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6th dose of Paclitaxel - Diarrhoea and Black stool
I am currently on weekly Paclitaxel. I had my 6th dose today, I am also taking daily Nexium for reflux and heartburn. I have diarrhoea today, however today I have noticed that I also have black colou...
Hi @kamada
Sorry to hear that you had to go to hospital. i had reflux as well, the oncologist has prescribed Nexium 20 mg that I take daily. She said to take it throughout paclitaxel treatment. Maybe check with your Onco. I also find having lots of fluids on chemo day reduces some of my symptoms. My wise mum used to say “This too shall pass”
Sorry to hear that you had to go to hospital. i had reflux as well, the oncologist has prescribed Nexium 20 mg that I take daily. She said to take it throughout paclitaxel treatment. Maybe check with your Onco. I also find having lots of fluids on chemo day reduces some of my symptoms. My wise mum used to say “This too shall pass”