Sore throat, tongue and diarrhea

Nancy2

Hi Everyone,

I had my first treatment on Monday and have gone from nausea and constipation to a very irritated throat, tongue, queasy, and diarrhea.  Has anyone experienced this?  Any suggestions?  

Becky_8

Nancy2

What treatment are you taking? 

While I was taking the Adriamycin Cytoxan regiment, I chewed on ice chips and/or sucked down Ice Cold Water with a straw the entire time, the Nurse was administering it.  It helped drastically with the Dry Mouth/Sore Throat and Diarrhea issues.

Also, take your Anti-Nausea Meds exactly as prescribed by your Oncologist. This will MAJORLY help control the Nausea.

Thirdly, do NOT use metal utensils to cook with or especially eat with, during the entire length of your treatment schedule. This will help your tastebuds immensely!

Mexican food was a life saver to me.  I HATED Dark Chocolate and still do a year later. lol

Puffin2014

sore mouth and throat

check with your onc team about the sore mouth and throat, it can develop into thrush and they can prescribe an antifungal med. My team wanted me to do a baking soda/warm water swish and gargle several times a day to prevent sore mouth.

examine your mouth and tongue every day for either white patchy or reddened areas and let nurse/dr know status.

RozHopkins

The lady who mentioned baking

The lady who mentioned baking soda and warm water was spot on.  Also advised to do this, not too much baking soda though.  It also helped to keep mouth sores minimal.  Kept the metallic taste under control too, a chemo meds side effect.  Yes, queazyness and diarohhea I think will happen but my anti sickness drug given through the port before chemo did a really good job.  Fruit candy freshens the mouth, don't eat the bitter flavours ulcers won't like those, as you will loose weight you can afford to eat these without any guilt.  Yogurt and smoothies were very soothing to the mouth and throat, again taking that nasty taste away as most of my sense of taste disappeared for me during this time.  Another nice thing, especially if a summer treatment going on is the flavored ice pops.   I hate water but it helps flush the chemicals away and cleanse.   Good luck with your treatment hope it passes quickly for you.

button2

I had same

I went thru the same symptoms. It was weird to start out eating lots of fruit for the constipation and then having to switch over to rice for the diarrhea just a few days later. By the end of treatment, I knew exactly when to switch diets. I agree with the ladies above. Also I got a special gargle from my onc to treat mouth ulcers and prevent thrush. Tell your doctors about any symptoms you have (make a list for your visit so you won't forget any). I had simple medications for so many problems, ulcers, bloody nose, hemmoroids, dry skin, you name it. Getting thru chemo successfully is all about resting and treating each symptom as it comes according to your doctors' advice. Good luck, Anna.

GlowMore

RozHopkins said:

The lady who mentioned baking

The lady who mentioned baking soda and warm water was spot on.  Also advised to do this, not too much baking soda though.  It also helped to keep mouth sores minimal.  Kept the metallic taste under control too, a chemo meds side effect.  Yes, queazyness and diarohhea I think will happen but my anti sickness drug given through the port before chemo did a really good job.  Fruit candy freshens the mouth, don't eat the bitter flavours ulcers won't like those, as you will loose weight you can afford to eat these without any guilt.  Yogurt and smoothies were very soothing to the mouth and throat, again taking that nasty taste away as most of my sense of taste disappeared for me during this time.  Another nice thing, especially if a summer treatment going on is the flavored ice pops.   I hate water but it helps flush the chemicals away and cleanse.   Good luck with your treatment hope it passes quickly for you.

Nancy, Becky & Roz.....What

Nancy, Becky & Roz.....What was your treatment?  I went to your home pages but you didn't say....

I had the 5FU/Adriamycin/Cytoxin ....and they gave me the anti nausea in the IV Port...and I also did the mouth wash baking soda thing...but I did not to have too many mouth problems...Thank God.  Please let us know how you are doing and know that we all are with you and send hugs and prayers.  Glo

GlowMore

button2 said:

I had same

I went thru the same symptoms. It was weird to start out eating lots of fruit for the constipation and then having to switch over to rice for the diarrhea just a few days later. By the end of treatment, I knew exactly when to switch diets. I agree with the ladies above. Also I got a special gargle from my onc to treat mouth ulcers and prevent thrush. Tell your doctors about any symptoms you have (make a list for your visit so you won't forget any). I had simple medications for so many problems, ulcers, bloody nose, hemmoroids, dry skin, you name it. Getting thru chemo successfully is all about resting and treating each symptom as it comes according to your doctors' advice. Good luck, Anna.

So much agree with you Anna

So much agree with you Anna about the Resting Part........I HAD to rest because I could barely walk... LOL   I remember it was a time of lots of reading....and couldn't eat so many things anyway...could not stand the smell of food.  Had to get all soap and shampoo with no scent....could not find anything I could eat except milk and eggs....lost a lot of weight...but have gained back that and more now.  It truly is all about taking things as they come and one day at a time with the help of Friends and your Oncologist and God.

button2

GlowMore said:

So much agree with you Anna

So much agree with you Anna about the Resting Part........I HAD to rest because I could barely walk... LOL   I remember it was a time of lots of reading....and couldn't eat so many things anyway...could not stand the smell of food.  Had to get all soap and shampoo with no scent....could not find anything I could eat except milk and eggs....lost a lot of weight...but have gained back that and more now.  It truly is all about taking things as they come and one day at a time with the help of Friends and your Oncologist and God.

Couldn't agree more Glo

Just wanted to add that I am still resting after three years out LOL. I believe a little mid day nap plus exercise in the morning really is helping me. Keep posting, Anna

Becky_8

GlowMore said:

Nancy, Becky & Roz.....What

Nancy, Becky & Roz.....What was your treatment?  I went to your home pages but you didn't say....

I had the 5FU/Adriamycin/Cytoxin ....and they gave me the anti nausea in the IV Port...and I also did the mouth wash baking soda thing...but I did not to have too many mouth problems...Thank God.  Please let us know how you are doing and know that we all are with you and send hugs and prayers.  Glo

I had 4 Treatments of Adriamycin & Cytoxin, then 4 Treatments of

GlowMore,

I had 4 Treatments of Adriamycin & Cytoxin, then 4 Treatments of Taxol, followed by a Nulasta shot with all 8 treatments.  I had a treatment every two weeks for 16 weeks total.

Then I continued on after having a Bi-Lateral Mastectomy to do 33+ treatments of Intense Radiation.

I had multiple Allergic reactions to different parts of my treatment, so they gave me heavy doses of Benadryl and other anti-allergy, anti-nausea meds  in my Port to prevent any major issues from rearing their ugly head during treatment. I also took two different anti-nausea meds and Claritin by mouth. (Which helped Immensely!)

I only add to Gargle with Peroxilcare while being on the Adriamycin. I really Never had any major mouth issues. 

 

I am doing pretty well, considering. I just wish I felt that my bothersome side effects were all part of the normal recovery and not something my body is trying to tell me.

I am still really weak and almost lethargic at times. I also continue to get majorly dizzy from time to time, as well.