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What to do about low blood counts after chemo?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: May 14 8:19pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
My husband just had his second round of chemo following lobectomy surgery. A week following his first chemo shot, he had extreme constipation which brought him to the ER for an extraction of compacted stool. Very painful. He is coming up on 3 days following his 2nd chemo shot. He has not had a bowel movement and is starting to get nervous about a recurring ER visit.
Has anyone had constipation issues with chemotherapy?
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Welcome to Mayo Connect @carrmb, I'm glad you found us, and have already received some advice and input. His chemo nurses may have some good suggestions for next time too. It's certainly something that you'll want to stay ahead of.
What type of lung cancer does he has? How are you handling the caregiving role?
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Yes. I give Miralax and Benefiber to my husband mixed into water. Always drink lots of water too.
Not pleasant, but if nec rather than impacted and er: get magnesium citrate from drug store. Follow instructions for immediate relief, esp drinking the amt of water after taking it. There should be a rather quick run to and time spent in the bathroom.