Intestinal inflammation

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ms.sunshine
ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
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Considering all that I've been through, and all the chemo that has been poured into my system, I'm doing well. However, I do have this problem.

Before chemo I had no digestive isues. After chemo my digestive system is making to much inflammation. Dr. doesn't know why. I have had upper, and lower, G.I. both were normal, no problems. I had tests last week, no Crohns, no issues. Doc stratching his head. Now doc wants me to swallow a camera so he can see what is going on in my intestines.

Has anyone had digestive issues, and if so what was the cause, and solution. Any information will be appreciated. Once again thanks ladies.

Jennifer

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  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Hi Jennifer -- I never
    Hi Jennifer -- I never experienced what you have, however, I've had issues with my system down there for quite some time. It got worse during chemo, but my drastic diet changes have improved them. There are just certain things I can no longer eat - period. My body just have had enough of them I guess so some things are difficult for it to process.

    I wonder if a diet change might help you. Are you taking any pills?

    I hope someone else here has a better response. I wish you best.
  • Annette 11
    Annette 11 Member Posts: 380
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    Jennifer
    No, I didn't have inflammation but I did get indigestion with the second chemo. I just wonder if eating alot of greek yogart, homemade lentil soup, etc. would help. Experement with changing the diet. Are you consuming much sugar? Sugar can make inflamation. Sorry, I can't think of anything else to suggest. Hope it goes away before he rams a camera down you throat. Ouch!
    Hugs
    Annette
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    Annette 11 said:

    Jennifer
    No, I didn't have inflammation but I did get indigestion with the second chemo. I just wonder if eating alot of greek yogart, homemade lentil soup, etc. would help. Experement with changing the diet. Are you consuming much sugar? Sugar can make inflamation. Sorry, I can't think of anything else to suggest. Hope it goes away before he rams a camera down you throat. Ouch!
    Hugs
    Annette

    I had horribe digestive
    I had horribe digestive issues it slowly got better, i would say the last month I havenoticed I can eat more variety.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    carkris said:

    I had horribe digestive
    I had horribe digestive issues it slowly got better, i would say the last month I havenoticed I can eat more variety.

    I have had a digestive issues which started after 2nd Chemo
    I had craps and stomach pain for two months afterI finished Chemo. I took Prevacid 30mg daily, probiotic Acidophylus and change my diet to make it easy for my body. Slowly it did come back. I am surprised that oncologist does not know that Chemo causes stomach problems
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    I do I do!
    Yes I have had horrible digestive issues! I have had the upper and lower GI, I have had colonoscopy, endoscopy, MRI, CT, and Ultrasounds. I am now Lactose intolerant and have irritable bowel syndrome. It all sounds horrible I know but I have gotten pretty used to it and have learned to work with it. Most recently I was down and out for 6 weeks, lots of tests were run and it turned out my gall bladder had gone south on me. I had it removed on Tuesday and by Wednesday WAHLAH I was feeling much better, sore from surgery yes but the yucky tummy i had had for 6 weeks was gone. So I will now have to wait and see if it also improves my IBS. Hope you feel better soon.

    RE
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    carkris said:

    I had horribe digestive
    I had horribe digestive issues it slowly got better, i would say the last month I havenoticed I can eat more variety.

    Hoping that soon you will be
    Hoping that soon you will be feeling better!

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