Diarrhoea after chemo

[Indujoshi]

Hi dear ladies

My mom had her 2nd dose of chemo cycle 2 (they have put her on weekly chemo) but she developed severe diarrhoea apart from mouth ulcers and nausea not eating much diarrhoea controlled by 3 day but nausea still there any one else with such symptoms what to do if it occurs on next dose

[Lyndy]

Hi there...do make use of the emergency number you have been given to the chemo suite. They are best placed to advise. If they suggest something and it doesn’t work then ring again. Hoping your Mum feels a bit better soon xx

[Indujoshi in reply to Lyndy]

Thanks they did start a new medicine diarrhoea got controlled after that but still she is feeling very weak and not eating properly 6 th chemo tommorow hope she tolerates it well fingures crossed

[Maus123]

Hiya. If in doubt, maybe your mom could check with her CNS or gp if they can recommend anything that brings relief.

I struggle with diarrhea as well. Because it has a habit of suddenly switching over to constipation, I don't dare to take Immodium however. So, I go easy on the Movicol (none during diarrhea days), and just keep drinking (water, tea and drinks containing electrolytes), eat salt sticks/crackers and treat my sore bottom with much care and water... until the bowel revolution is over.

Best wishes for your mom. Maus

[Indujoshi in reply to Maus123]

Thanks maus123 my mom was given Imodium for 2 days didn't stop the diarrhoea gave her zeedot tablets 3 times a day it worked but still not able to eat much