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Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM): Anyone on zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)?
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Recently diagnosed with WM...78 years old & healthy my entire life..being treated with Brukinsa..wondering why I have so much stomach pain..lots of tests & all docs say its from the opioids & then constipation..stopped the opioids & not constipated anymore but still have stomach pain....what causes this...how long does it take for the bowels to heal & find pain relief? Meds I take are ibuprofen for pain but no relief...any advice is greatly appreciates.
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I am a 75 year old male on Brukinsa (Zanabrutinib) for the past 16/17 months and have not had any stomach pains. I too have dealt with periodic constipation throughout the duration. I find good nutrition and exercising as much as possible greatly help with this. For the odd 'stubborn' instances, I'll eat a couple of prunes which certainly does the job.
Great comments . Thanks
@kabue9, I moved your question to the Blood Cancers & Disorders support group to this discussion:
- Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM): Anyone on zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/waldrenstrom-macroglobulinemia/
How is the pain in your stomach?
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I’ve been told not to take anything for pain but Tylenol for pain. Ibrpropen may be cause of some stomach pain. Very irritating . Check with doctor though