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How can I fix constipation after 1st chemo?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jun 19 8:22am | Replies (30)

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I also have no bowel movements for 4-5 days after a cycle of carboplatin/paclitaxel, but do not have vomiting or significant pain/cramping. Just some acid reflux, which I control with Pepcid. During my first 6 cycles, I took Miralax, which didn't really help, but caused something of the opposite effect when things did finally start moving. I was not eating a particularly high fiber diet, and for days 3-4 after the infusion could barely force myself to eat at all. I do eat oatmeal.

I recently had a recurrence followed by 8 more cycles of carbo/taxol. This time I ignored the constipation, knowing it would resolve eventually, and just took Pepcid as needed.

I don't know whether it's possible for you to ignore the constipation and just try to suppress the other symptoms. Did you try taking Zofran and/or Compazine for the nausea/vomiting?

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I'm also treated with carboplatin/paclitaxel, 1st round, I was able to eat well,
but then all the issues kicked it, I have ondsanetron for nausea, but kept vomiting. I could not keep it in my system. Miralax does not
seem to help, but will take it today again. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I'm sorry you had a recurrence. How are you dealing with getting more chemo,
are you finished with it. What tests were made to detect it? I'm glad you are
on this forum and all the best.