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Hi everybody;
Today oncologist appointment.
Blood test are Ok. Then tomorrow she will begin the fourth cycle of xeloda during 15 days(6 pills per day) before a new CAT scan.
Regarding swelling of the lower parts of the body Oncologist prescibed now Aldactone 100 mg/per day and furosemide 20 mg/per day.
Regarding wear compressive stocking oncologist said that the swelling is too strong to wear it.
On the other hand tonigth for the first time my mother has complained of heartburn.
Thanks for the support;
CarlosHi,
If it is required, the doctor can up the dose from 100mg to higher dosage.
She/he can also add a second diuretics such as furosemide 40 mg and can adjust the dose as well. Take them in the morning to avoid going to bathroom at night, if it is order twice daily, take the first one at 8-9am and the last dose around 5 pm.
you can also help by making her to put up her legs over a pillow or two when she is lying down to reduce the pressure to the legs. You may ask the doctor to see whether to wear compressive stocking may help or not. Ask the physical therapist to show your mom how to reduce pressure to the low extremities through physical therapy exercise.
Salt intake need to be under control too.and keep body hydrated as well. If your mom have other health problem such as cardiac illness, then the edema may not be solely caused by the cancer and additional medical specialties should be consult as well.
Sometimes edema can come and go or stay depending on conditions presented at that point in time.
God bless.Thanks.
PCL1029, yes , at this moment Aldactone, one pill per day from one month ago more or less.
I´m not sure forusemida.
Oncologist prescribed her another diauretic in the last appointment 15 days ago(I guess forusemida) but just for 5 days consecutive and stop.
What is your opinion?
Regards;
CarlosDear Carlos, one of the hardest things in life is when children have to do a role reversal with parents. Sometimes you have to give a little tough love until they realize you have their best interests at heart. I know I have been there with a stubborn Mom and Dad. They actually listened to me after awhile and everything became so much easier. I can’t take the credit for their longevity but they did make it to 93 and 94! Honestly I am not much better! I am 73 and my daughter is 51 and (shhhhh) I just agree with her then do what I want! I think it becomes kind of a game. Best of luck.
Hi,
Is your mother on furosemide or Aldactone?
Any other medications?
Since your mom has lymph nodes mets, it is common that swelling of the lower parts of the body and ascites to occur . Xeloda generally will not cause swelling
God bless.，Thanks to all of you!!
As i said above, we have oncologist appointment next wednesday to check blood tests.I guess she will continue with xeloda.
Oncologist prescibed her some diuretic medication without succes in the last meeting was 3 weeks ago.
And I take into account salt issue, although I guess my mother will be difficult to convince.
Regards;
carlosCarlos – I am with everyone else and be sure to talk to the doctor. There are lost of reasons for swelling like that. The number one thing you can do is to limit her salt intake….try not to cook with salt and don’t salt the food after it is cooked. Also it helps to watch her weight very closely so you can tell the doctor exactly how much weight she had gained. I suggest a weight every morning and keeping a written record of it to show the doctor. There are medications that they can give to help with the water.
Good luck and keep us posted.KrisV
Hi Carlos! All I can say is certain prescriptions can make ankles swell. Sure hope you find an answer.
Carlos….medications can reduce the fluid build-up, as can a reduced sodium intake. It is of most importance that you speak with your Mom’s physician. You would want to know the cause for her fluid build-up, whether Xeloda should be continued, and what your Mom’s blood tests reveal.
Please keep us posted.
Hugs,
MarionThanks PCL1029.
It is a little bit strange.
Swoollen issue began in the middle of August after a long trip.
At that time my mother had to have fatigue and ate not very much.
But the swelling increased or decreased depending on the day…After September CAT scan and xeloda pills all change for the better except swelling that I think it is worse every week.
Any clue?
Regards;
CarlosHi,
The link below May help swollen legs and ankles.
God bless.
Hi every one;
After a difficult summer and after a CAT scan where tumor was a little bit bigger, oncologist prescribed him xeloda pills.(2 cycles until now)
At this moment she is better, she sleeps and eats almost normal.
But the problem in the last weeks is that her ankles and legs are very swollen and hard.
Oncologist prescribed different pills but it didn´t work. When she is lying down she has their feet and legs elevated but without success too.
She has a new oncologist appointment for next wendnesday…what else can she do to avoid swollen?
Tanks in advance a regards;
CarlosOh, Carlos. One of the hardest things to do is to tell parents what they should be doing. Perhaps they don’t want you to know how scared they really are and have decided to do this trip as something for your Dad to always remember. Not sure I am happy with this doctor but your parents are not going to change their minds. I do have one suggestion. I don’t know where they are going but could your Dad at least take the name and number of a Doctor where they will be, just in case? I hope they have a wonderful time and you might as well try to relax about it as there is nothing you an do. I am sorry about this and I hope everything stays all right until they return!
Marions, Lainy, ankles and legs are OK, just stomach a litle bit with some disconfort. Regarding my mom, she is better this week than last week.
We have appointment with ONC on september 6th for a new CAT revision.
We are in public/state healthcare which there are a lot of people waiting for ONC appointment…And tomorrow my parents will travel in a romantic trip for 3 weeks and they trust in GP.
I just had a discussion with my father about this issue and said to have been comfortable with GP checks and explanations and they want to make the trip.I´m in a mess…
Regards;
Carlos
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