taxtotere and salt
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MollyzMAJW said:salt.....
I was never told anything about watching salt intake during chemo with Taxotere/Cytoxan....hope you get some answers
I also did Taxotere/Cytoxan, and no one ever mentioned anything to me about salt.
Maybe the nurse thought your blood pressure was a little high or something? Definitely ask her for a little more information on why she's recommending that you watch your salt intake, and what her specific recommendations are -- or better yet, you might run it by your oncologist when you see him/her again.
Traci0 -
Salt
I have been on Taxotere and was never told to stay off salt. Do you salt your food before eating or when cooking? Ask the dr. to be more explicit. I don't know what the daily allowance is but I'm sure you can find out online. Sorry I'm not much help.
Annette0 -
Molly
Same here, I was never told to watch my salt intake either. You should get more info as someone has already said, your BP may of been high. According to the US Food and Nutrition Board, the RDA for a 45 yr. old female, is 1.5 grams. I noticed my levels were elevated so I started reading all the labels and you're not kidding when you say EVERYTHING has salt in it! It's ridiculous! I did stop salting my food figuring what was already in it was more than enough, (still high levels) then on my last doc visit, he actually tells me to eat more salt!??? Go figure...his solution to a problem I have been having since finishing treatment. If you want more info on Taxotere, Chemocare.com is an excellent site for info.
♥ Cat
P.S. Well that makes sense! Glad you got the answer!0 -
Well, you learn something new every day here!Cat64 said:Molly
Same here, I was never told to watch my salt intake either. You should get more info as someone has already said, your BP may of been high. According to the US Food and Nutrition Board, the RDA for a 45 yr. old female, is 1.5 grams. I noticed my levels were elevated so I started reading all the labels and you're not kidding when you say EVERYTHING has salt in it! It's ridiculous! I did stop salting my food figuring what was already in it was more than enough, (still high levels) then on my last doc visit, he actually tells me to eat more salt!??? Go figure...his solution to a problem I have been having since finishing treatment. If you want more info on Taxotere, Chemocare.com is an excellent site for info.
♥ Cat
P.S. Well that makes sense! Glad you got the answer!
I was so focused on wanting to take an active part in my treatment -- I INTERROGATED all my doctors and all the nurses about what I should or shouldn't eat during chemo, but no one ever mentioned anything about salt, or that ankle swelling can be a side effect of Taxotere.
Thankfully, I never had any problems with that at all, so I hope it's just a precaution for you, and that you don't either!
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saltAnnette 11 said:Salt
I have been on Taxotere and was never told to stay off salt. Do you salt your food before eating or when cooking? Ask the dr. to be more explicit. I don't know what the daily allowance is but I'm sure you can find out online. Sorry I'm not much help.
Annette
Thanks Annette and other ladies that posted to help me i did get some answers the steriod would cause swelling (decodron)well the generic name dex...I must be having chemo brain I've heard so much about it I guess I'll have to welcome it now L.O.L did anyone swell from it?0 -
Decadronmollyz said:salt
Thanks Annette and other ladies that posted to help me i did get some answers the steriod would cause swelling (decodron)well the generic name dex...I must be having chemo brain I've heard so much about it I guess I'll have to welcome it now L.O.L did anyone swell from it?
I was given plenty of (generic) Decadron during chemo -- orally for about a day and a half before each round, and then by IV before each infusion. While everyone reacts differently, I can tell you I didn't have any problems with swelling at all. So I'm hoping the same for you!
Traci0 -
I usually retain fluid butTraciInLA said:Well, you learn something new every day here!
I was so focused on wanting to take an active part in my treatment -- I INTERROGATED all my doctors and all the nurses about what I should or shouldn't eat during chemo, but no one ever mentioned anything about salt, or that ankle swelling can be a side effect of Taxotere.
Thankfully, I never had any problems with that at all, so I hope it's just a precaution for you, and that you don't either!
Traci
I usually retain fluid but salt intake was not a problem for me. i actually neded it. I would ask to see a dietician at the hospital if this is a serious concern. (not meaning you arent serious , I meant the nurse has a concern)0 -
fluidcarkris said:I usually retain fluid but
I usually retain fluid but salt intake was not a problem for me. i actually neded it. I would ask to see a dietician at the hospital if this is a serious concern. (not meaning you arent serious , I meant the nurse has a concern)
Hey Carkris, how are you? the nurse told me that salt would be the reason if i started retaining fluid or weight gain,I think i really made more of a bigger deal than she did about. My sister-in-law has asthma and she is on steriods and i watch her blow up literally her face swells,so i think i went over board. thanks everybody. MollyZ0 -
MollyZ .. I had the same issues with taxotere and salt ..mollyz said:fluid
Hey Carkris, how are you? the nurse told me that salt would be the reason if i started retaining fluid or weight gain,I think i really made more of a bigger deal than she did about. My sister-in-law has asthma and she is on steriods and i watch her blow up literally her face swells,so i think i went over board. thanks everybody. MollyZ
swollen ankles .. at times 3 times normal size .. difficult to stand, walk or sleep. Hydration with water .. helped relieve my side effort at times, but not always .. And I was extremely careful about salt .. Chemo therapy affects us all differently ..
Good luck ... drink, drink water to flush your system.
Strength and Courage.
Vicki Sam0 -
tax and saltVickiSam said:MollyZ .. I had the same issues with taxotere and salt ..
swollen ankles .. at times 3 times normal size .. difficult to stand, walk or sleep. Hydration with water .. helped relieve my side effort at times, but not always .. And I was extremely careful about salt .. Chemo therapy affects us all differently ..
Good luck ... drink, drink water to flush your system.
Strength and Courage.
Vicki Sam
Thank you VickiSam,0 -
Molly
I've had 4 tx of Taxotere/Cytoxan and am having severe swelling in the feet/ankles/lower leg. I hurt. The onco nurse told me it is a side effect. I do have to watch my salt intact as I have high bp. And yes, everything has salt in it! I believe 2300mg is the daily limit anyone should have. I have 2 more chemo tx to go and hope I'm not swollen for the duration! I can barely get my shoes on. lol NOT!
{{hugs}} Char0 -
Cahjah75cahjah75 said:Molly
I've had 4 tx of Taxotere/Cytoxan and am having severe swelling in the feet/ankles/lower leg. I hurt. The onco nurse told me it is a side effect. I do have to watch my salt intact as I have high bp. And yes, everything has salt in it! I believe 2300mg is the daily limit anyone should have. I have 2 more chemo tx to go and hope I'm not swollen for the duration! I can barely get my shoes on. lol NOT!
{{hugs}} Char
Hey, i do thank you so much for the information i thought my onco. nurse told me right. i was getting nervous about no one else knowing about this so thank you very much. MollyZ0 -
Mollymollyz said:Cahjah75
Hey, i do thank you so much for the information i thought my onco. nurse told me right. i was getting nervous about no one else knowing about this so thank you very much. MollyZ
I went to see my PCP this morning about my cough and he is recommending I take a diuretic to help with the swelling.
{{hugs}} Char0
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