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Bloating on Chemo?

I'm halfway through my chemo treatment (done 3 of 6), and I'm having terrible bloating. It feels like it did before my hysterectomy. It's all the time, and nothing I have tried is helping.
I mentioned this to my doctor before the last chemo. He wasn't concerned and said that bloating on carbo/taxol is common. I'm still very worried. Feeling like a hypochondriac these days.
Did anyone else bloat? If so, did anything help with it?
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AscitesTethys41 said:Bloating
Have they checked you for ascites? It's fluid the cancer produces that can accumulate and make you bloated. They can tell if you have it from an ultrasound and they can drain it, which really helps.
I haven't been checked for ascites, but I will mention it to the doctor.
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