I don't know what HU is but I have myelodysplastic syndromes which is a bone marrow cancer. There is no cure or there are no meds available. Anyways, since I diagnosis I have constipation and I found taking 250mg or 500mg of over the counter magnesium once a day and it has made thing flow a lot better. And I also have stomach acid. For that I found if I mix about 1/4 of a level tea spoon of baking soda with water it makes me feel like a 20 year old in 15 mins. Others said they take tums for acid.
I definitely have acid reflux which on its own can cause its own problems. I told my Dr. who gave me a prescription medication telling me we need to be careful with which medication we take because of drug interactions ..I took the medication I've been prescribed and it took care of the reflux immediately..I took it for a week and I haven't needed it since...However, was told that start the medication again it the acid reflux returns..
I wouldn't just take anything discuss this with your hematologist.
I definitely have acid reflux which on its own can cause its own problems. I told my Dr. who gave me a prescription medication telling me we need to be careful with which medication we take because of drug interactions ..I took the medication I've been prescribed and it took care of the reflux immediately..I took it for a week and I haven't needed it since...However, was told that start the medication again it the acid reflux returns..
I wouldn't just take anything discuss this with your hematologist.
Yes, constipation here. It's a documented side effect of HU. I upped my dietary fiber, take probiotics at oncologist's suggestion, and take Miralax if I have a day without a bm. Tums for acid reflux occasionally. It's manageable.
Yes, for me HU has a constipating effect, which also means occasional acid reflux.
Following advice from nohrt4me, I drink LOTS of water. I also work to add fiber to my diet. Pretzels, Wheat Chex, whole-grain bread, apples are some suggestions.
On HU for 2.5 years now. I take 1000 mg 6 days a week, 1500 mg on the 7th day.
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I don't know what HU is but I have myelodysplastic syndromes which is a bone marrow cancer. There is no cure or there are no meds available. Anyways, since I diagnosis I have constipation and I found taking 250mg or 500mg of over the counter magnesium once a day and it has made thing flow a lot better. And I also have stomach acid. For that I found if I mix about 1/4 of a level tea spoon of baking soda with water it makes me feel like a 20 year old in 15 mins. Others said they take tums for acid.
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Jacqueline is so right: ask your doctor what medication would be best for you.
@jackiecarey what acid reflux med?
I definitely have acid reflux which on its own can cause its own problems. I told my Dr. who gave me a prescription medication telling me we need to be careful with which medication we take because of drug interactions ..I took the medication I've been prescribed and it took care of the reflux immediately..I took it for a week and I haven't needed it since...However, was told that start the medication again it the acid reflux returns..
I wouldn't just take anything discuss this with your hematologist.
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5 ReactionsYes, constipation here. It's a documented side effect of HU. I upped my dietary fiber, take probiotics at oncologist's suggestion, and take Miralax if I have a day without a bm. Tums for acid reflux occasionally. It's manageable.
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6 ReactionsYes, for me HU has a constipating effect, which also means occasional acid reflux.
Following advice from nohrt4me, I drink LOTS of water. I also work to add fiber to my diet. Pretzels, Wheat Chex, whole-grain bread, apples are some suggestions.
On HU for 2.5 years now. I take 1000 mg 6 days a week, 1500 mg on the 7th day.
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