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Chest cold recommendations?

sricar
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Joined: Feb 2004
Mar 10, 2004 - 6:46 pm

Hi everyone,
Mom has developed a chest cold, coughing, sneezing, etc. Her temp is still low, but we're having trouble finding a way to deal with this. Over the counter remedies seem to be sapping her strength further, and causing her to be constipated (while on 5FU and Leucovorin!). What has worked for you?
Thanks,
Sondra
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shmurciakova
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 Joined: Dec 2002
Mar 10, 2004 - 8:43 pm
Re: Chest cold recommendations?

Hello, I am not sure about the chest cold thing. Her immune system is probably knocked down. Is she taking her vitamins and eating well? As for the constipation, I would bet $100 its the anti-nausea meds they give her at the time of the chemo that is causing it. When I was on chemo I took Sennokot. It is pretty mild and helped relieve the "rabbit pellets". She should take it every night at bedtime and she'll feel much better in the morning. As for the cold, she may just have to ride it out and eat lots of chicken soup and warm baths (they simulate a fever which can sometimes kick a cold), plus it feels good to sit in a warm bath! Good luck, and seriously, try the Sennokot.
pattieb
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 Joined: Mar 2003
Mar 10, 2004 - 10:13 pm
Re: Chest cold recommendations?

Hi sricar
I too use senncot stool softener I used to take 2 but now I have take three, there is also miralax
which can help also you can mix it in anything no taste, and it probably is the anti nausea meds that are doing itthere are certain fruits and juices that will make her constipated. Make sure she drinks plenty of water. Hope she feels better soon.
Pattie
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