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Breathing episode after Oxaliplatin?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (18)

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@rjjacobsen

Not related to cancer, but maybe your cramping and the hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are related. I used to be on that drug and couldn't keep my electrolytes near the normal range, particularly potassium.

Low electrolytes can cause cramping. A few years before I was diagnosed with cancer, I changed cardiologists and the new one took me off HCTZ and put me on Spironolactone which is potassium-sparing. Goodbye low potassium.

Your medical team would have to weigh in on the wisdom of changing meds during chemo, but in the meantime you can try an electrolyte boosting drink with your medical team's approval. I do Gatorade G2 or Gatorade Zero when I have cramping - others use Pedialyte.

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So! Funny you should say that! My potassium has been for a while and when I was in the hospital during my surgery they refused to let me leave until it was in the normal range. I had to drink this awful putrid liquid that about killed me! 🤮 I am on potassium pills now because before my last chemo it was too low again. They tested me before giving the ox and it was up to 5.9. It is now back down to 3.5. I am definitely going to talk to them Friday about it. Thank you for the suggestion. 😊 You are a GEM RJ!