Update on swollen legs/feet

[Nov5]

Hi, I posted 2 days ago that I was experiencing swollen legs and feet and was unsure if it was due to GSF injections. Had bloods done today prior to seeing oncologist. He felt the swelling was due to Gemcitabine. Apparently it is a common side effect!Only trouble now is my platelets are only 35, so not sure if chemo can go ahead next week. Having a further blood test on Tuesday.

Really hope results are OK as I can't afford any delays on the next 2 sessions due to my son's wedding.

[delia2]

Hi. I’m sorry you’re dealing with all this when you want to be getting ready for the wedding! I hope your platelets bounce back. I had swollen legs while on Lynparza but it turned out to be my blood pressure medicine causing it, amlodipine. Fortunately I was able to switch. I hope you can work your schedule to be able to enjoy the wedding!

[Nov5 in reply to delia2]

Thank you for your reply.Yes you're absolutely right about feeling fit for my son's wedding.

It's such a special event and I want to feel well enough to enjoy the day. XX 🌹

[LesleyGB in reply to delia2]

Amlodopine cause my ankles to swell amazingly. I spent 17 hours waiting for a bed, then three days in hospital while they slowly deflated over the bank holiday. I had been on it for 3.5 years, and it can happen apparently.

[Nov5]

Thanks for your reply.Fortunately I have low blood pressure so do not need antihypertensive medication.

My oncologist thinks it's Gemcitabine, one of my chemo drugs, although I've had 10 doses of it. My legs/feet are still swollen ans do not go down overnight.