Abdominal pain after having ascites drained???

KDWalker
KDWalker Member Posts: 8
in Colorectal Cancer #1

hello, we are so thankful my father could make it in to have his first folfox treatment on Monday.  We went back today to have the pump removed and the doctor suggested we go have his ascites drained.   He had over 3 liters drained and now he is feeling worse ... We got home and now he has major abdominal pain??  Has anyone else experienced this?  We are still trying to figure out what's normal and what's not.   They originally didn't even want to do chemo last Thursday but thank God he looked and felt better Monday since we are having some major concerns about his liver.   If anyone has any comments in regards to ascites can you please let me know.   Thank you!

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #2
    Sorry

    I feel bad that nobody has answered this post.

    I have no knowledge in this area, but I know others here must be able to help you.

    I will bump this to the top of the page for you. 

    God bless you for your concern for your father. Love really makes such a huge difference in a person's healing. 

    Blesssings!

    - SUE -

  • Lorikat
    Lorikat Member Posts: 681 Member
    #3
    I have no personal experience

    I have no personal experience with it either.  My Mom did but she had congestive heartfailure.  

  • rogina2336
    rogina2336 Member Posts: 188
    #4
    My husband had over 5 liters

    My husband had over 5 liters drained back in July, however he felt so much better almost instantly right away, so I am not of any help in regards to the abdominal pain.  He has since then been taking water pills daily to prevent it from coming back and so far so good.  Hope your father has relief soon, and keeps the ascites away. Blessings kim

  • Col_FL
    Col_FL Member Posts: 1
    #5
    Folfox is toxic to your

    Folfox is toxic to your liver.  That's where the ascities came in.  I cannot have the Folfox treatment due to cirrhosis (comorbidity).  I've had paracenthesis (draining of fluid from the abdomen), although I never had abdominal pain.  Take your Dad back to the doctor (preferably a Hepatologist).  They may have drained too much to fast, and he may need a break from chemo. 

     

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