I’m on docetaxel. Some tummy cramps and diarrhoea but not too bad. The muscle pains are bad though. Got codeine for that. I increased my fibre and it seemed to help. I also use Actimel drinks and that helps too. Xxx
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Yes it did. I was prescribed Buscopan. I have to admit it happened on the first couple then settled down. I also had terrible 
and took loperamide (Imodium) as soon as it starts, not after one or two episodes. It’s quite common on Paclitaxel.
Let your team know as they won’t want you popping out and buying anything over the counter while on chemo.
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You shouldn’t use Actimel as it’s got live bacteria in it. I gave some awy to the nurse as my hubbie got me some.
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I haven’t had any diarrhoea at all, if anything I’m a little bunged up! I think I just like being contrary 
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Thanks Nicnac, just found your message and send you an invite. :0) sorry a bit late I’m getting ready for the start of my 3rd cycle tomorrow. 
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Hi, I was bunged up on Paclitaxol and had stomach cramps. I ended up taking senna after checking it out. Hope you manage to get it sorted.
Finally started new regime of chemo EC and T after a 6-week break. Hoping I do better on this than I did on the Paclitaxol oncologist has agreed to meet me face to face before I start the next round in 3 weeks and to do weekly bloods. This is really reassuring after previous experience of ALT being over 10 x what it should be. So so glad to be starting even though now won’t finish until mid-Feb. So I think most of you will be finished way before me now. Thanks to all you who posted on what to expect from EC.
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Well I’ve been taking Actimel all the way through and live yoghurt and asked my onc nurse and she said no you shouldn’t be taking it but how have you been and I said fine and she said OK well carry on then 
crazy aye! I also take electrolytes which they’re unsure about but haven’t got good enough reasons why not so I’m taking them anyway!
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I’ve been doing this when I’m a bit bunged up 150/200g live yoghurt with full fat cream I add quite a bit but to your taste, tsp can extract, tsp of milled flaxseed and chia seeds and a big handful of blueberries, I’m on the loo in about 40mins……it might work it might not.
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I’ve had a sensitive tummy on paclitaxel. It has castor oil in it which may explain a bit! I had quite a strong reaction this weekend so will be talking to team about it this week. I’ve used the anti nausea drugs too as I think things have built up a bit. I’ve #5 this week.
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I think I sent you a message but I haven’t received a WhatsApp invite. I’ll try sending another one
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A good remedy for constipation (from my pelvic health physio) is kiwi fruit and milled flaxseed - you can put it in your porridge or yoghurt - and drink a cup of hot water with it. Within about half an hour you should be on the pot 
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Hi Zainab, good to hear you have next/new cycle lined up with good support from your oncologist. Fingers crossed for you 
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Sez, thanks for sharing and good you can join your parents for Christmas. And hope your cat is settling. It is difficult- this feeling ‘knocked out’ and out of breath etc. resonates with me. Sending a hug. x
Hi Pod 123. Sorry Thanks, got your mesage now and will invite you to whatsapp group. sorry it’s in my inbox. The personal messages are mixed up with the other posts and messages so it’s not easy to spot differentiate these. And blaiming chemo brain… 
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Hey for those ladies on doxitaxel should I be getting cold socks ? I’m cold capping so not sure if I should be getter more cold . Is there an alternative ? I start Tuesday am dreading jt
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Does anyone have any tips for chemo rash?
I have had three cycles and each cycle gets a little worse. Starts around day 10/11 and normally goes by now but I look like a clown with my Rosie red cheeks. It’s not hot or itchy just really unsightly 
Oncologist gave me some antibiotic cream but it’s really drying my face out
Any tips welcome
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No-one mentioned cold socks etc to me when I was on it. I would assume it varies from trust to trust. I can’t say I felt anything with my hands or feet when I was on it, but that doesn’t mean others wouldn’t. I’ve never seen anyone wearing anything special (other than cold caps) when I’ve been on the chemo ward during treatment.
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Hi, when I had it, my helpline suggested E45 cream and antihistamine.
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Hi, I have cold-capped whilst having docetaxel and have not had cold socks. I hope your first treatment went well today x
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