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Wife Just Diagnosed w/ ES SCLC - What Can We Expect?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 20, 2022 | Replies (222)

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She was taking anti-nausea meds, but they were not effective for her. Her PCP prescribed them but limited her to 1 tablet twice a day and she probably needed them more often. I will mention this to the Oncologist when we see him Tuesday. He will be going over the pelvic x-rays she had earlier this week.
I am not on the caregiver group and will look into joining it. Thanks!!
She has not had a bowel movement for over a week now again, despite the OTC stool softener - laxative she is taking (Docusate Sodium/Sennosides) so we tried a suppository with poor results. She was still unable to have a bowel movement, but began leaking and we had to put her in adult diapers. If she does not have a movement by tomorrow, we will be visiting the ER again to see if they can do anything to get things moving......

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The anti nausea pills tend to cause constipation and it is very important to address asap to prevent blockage and hospitalization.....Have you tried the ducolax suppositories? They can cause serious cramping on left side but they could be effective.