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Xeloda caused a serious crohn's flare

molly64
molly64 CSN Member Posts: 5
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I took oral Xeloda for two weeks and I am now in the hospital going on 12 days for diagnosis and treatment of a serious crohn's flareup. I battled crohns 20 years ago but have been in remisson ever since. I thought my recent symptoms were simply side effects of the Xeloda but after many unpleasant colon cleansings, scope tests, ct scans, blood work, etc. the gastro doctors say I have a serious intestinal crohns inflammation which has caused severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy for the past few weeks.

My onc says no more Xeloda for my bone mets. Once the crohns settles down they will start me on IV infusions of Navelbine chemo and Xgeva.

Hope the cancer isn't growing while I recover from this crohns problem.
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #2
    oh my goodness, hope you
    oh my goodness, hope you recover quickly and get on with killing the beast.
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  • MAJW
    MAJW CSN Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    Oh...
    I am so sorry to hear you're in the hospital and the trouble Xeloda has caused you....I've been on it since the beginning of August..I have to say Xeloda has been kind to me...I wish you a speedy recovery...

    Hugs,Nancy
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    MAJW said:

    Oh...
    I am so sorry to hear you're in the hospital and the trouble Xeloda has caused you....I've been on it since the beginning of August..I have to say Xeloda has been kind to me...I wish you a speedy recovery...

    Hugs,Nancy

    So sorry, sending prayers in
    your direction. Hoping and praying that you get better, soon.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #5
    MINE is just the opposite
    since taking Taxifen my Ulcertive/ COLITIS (chrons) has been best ever in 19 yrs...It is flared now...not sure why but I have been telling all my drs...better since on tamoxfen..NOT sure if any connection or not..

    I am going for my annual colonscopy in couple weeks...I feel for you and can relate..

    FEEL better..

    will they change you meds?

    Denise
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N CSN Member Posts: 1,968 Member
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    MAJW said:

    Oh...
    I am so sorry to hear you're in the hospital and the trouble Xeloda has caused you....I've been on it since the beginning of August..I have to say Xeloda has been kind to me...I wish you a speedy recovery...

    Hugs,Nancy

    I am so sorry to read this.
    I am so sorry to read this. I am wishing you a fast and good recovery.
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  • Noel
    Noel CSN Member Posts: 3,095 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    MINE is just the opposite
    since taking Taxifen my Ulcertive/ COLITIS (chrons) has been best ever in 19 yrs...It is flared now...not sure why but I have been telling all my drs...better since on tamoxfen..NOT sure if any connection or not..

    I am going for my annual colonscopy in couple weeks...I feel for you and can relate..

    FEEL better..

    will they change you meds?

    Denise

    So very sorry..
    Hugs and
    So very sorry..


    Hugs and prayers,

    Noel
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