beat it Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 So anyone had this? It came with the second round, being blamed on pain meds, but I wonder since it wasnt there prior to this round of chemo (and she doest take that many pain meds now). We've had some reduction which I am so greatful for then comes round 2 and 7 days out shes so weak (not functioning normally at all), not hungry and there isnt an enema or RX that can make her go. ER xray showed no blockage or impacted bowels so I guess thats good. Chemo is wicked. Hard to watch, keeping focused on the reduction, but sometimes wonder if it isnt the alternative things we're doing that is helping so??? Chemo simply distroys her life, this time around its longer. I still dont know if I believe Chemo for quality of life. well anyway....thanks! Beat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Both the chemo and pain meds can contribute to constipation. My wife fought that all the time with laxatives, particularly Lactulose. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Oh yes, I had it. It seemed to get worse with every chemo and lasted longer each time. I found that the CVS Senna C worked pretty well. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I had problems with that too, but I learned early on to take a dulcolax every day throughout the whole time I was on chemo, and that solved the problem. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 In addition to the prescription meds, you should make sure she is getting all the natural stuff that makes the bowels move such as apple juice, prune juice, bran etc. I work with individuals that are on lots of various seizure meds that cause constipation and the usual never fail remedy our nurses recommend is a MOM bomb which is Milk of Magnesia with prune juice (it works-- gotta love those nurses). Also-- lots and lots of water will help prevent an impaction. I hope she has some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 This has been a problem too. Senna Plus, GenSen, any Senna seemed to be the only thing that worked. It is taken every day, without any interruption or the whole process has to start all over, in our case anyway, so you may want to see what works and what doesn't. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 hi Beat it. Yes, chemo does cause the constipation. Metamucil worked the best for me. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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