Bloating on Chemo?

[Quiggs1982]

I'm halfway through my chemo treatment (done 3 of 6), and I'm having terrible bloating. It feels like it did before my hysterectomy. It's all the time, and nothing I have tried is helping.

I mentioned this to my doctor before the last chemo. He wasn't concerned and said that bloating on carbo/taxol is common. I'm still very worried. Feeling like a hypochondriac these days.

Did anyone else bloat? If so, did anything help?

[ScardyCat40]

Are you moving your bowels ok? By bloating do you mean your tummy looks distended or are you feeling full all the time?

[Quiggs1982 in reply to ScardyCat40]

Bowels are moving ok. My stomach is distended and has the feeling of being swollen.

[Caroles1]

Hi love,

Have they checked to see if you have ascites? Probably not the case since you are having chemo, but worth a mention.

The only time I was bloated was when I had them,

Wishing you well,

Carole xx

[Seasun36-uk]

Hi Quiggs,

Do ask someone (else) as well - GP, CNS, Helpline. Hope it resolves soon. Lxx

[Suzanne333]

I’d get it checked out. Speak to your CNS and tell her your concerns. Xxx