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Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Dec 25, 2022 | Replies (10)
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Hi All,
Irinitecan (spelling?) is chemo drug that causes the diarrhea. My oncology team gives something to prevent diarrhea as a pre-med. Its in a syringe that is white/yellow color and tastes weird like almonds or something.
The oxyplatin causes neuropathy and cold sensitivity. I haven’t had Whipple so I’m pre- surgery taking the Floforinox. I’ve managed the D with Immodium - but yes D messes with magnesium and I think Potassium levels.
My oxyplatin was reduced for bad neuropathy. Reach out to your oncology team.
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Ask your team about taking Gabapentin for the neuropathy. I still have it and the oxplantin for a long time. As far as cold touching. I asked my husband or daughter to help or I used a kitchen towel.
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Updating here: if Oncology team gives your mom magnesium in an IV - look out! This gave me immediate diarrhea. We switched to slow mag pills to address low magnesium instead.