Ipi Side Effect Question, is it possible after only 10 days?
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Ipi Side Effect Question, is it possible after only 10 days?

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    • June 6, 2011 at 10:54 pm
    NYKaren
    Participant

    Hi everyone,

    I had my first infusion on May 26th.  Since this past Friday, I've had diarrhea, sometimes worse than others, along with cramping and bloating.

    (warning, this is descriptive)

    At one point on Friday, it was liquid, but that was the only time.  Interestingly, my son said he had it on Friday too.

    Over the weekend, it's been about 2 – 4 times a day–after the second time I've been taking two Immodium and that takes care of it for several hours.

    today I thought it was gone, but it came back twice so far.

    Hi everyone,

    I had my first infusion on May 26th.  Since this past Friday, I've had diarrhea, sometimes worse than others, along with cramping and bloating.

    (warning, this is descriptive)

    At one point on Friday, it was liquid, but that was the only time.  Interestingly, my son said he had it on Friday too.

    Over the weekend, it's been about 2 – 4 times a day–after the second time I've been taking two Immodium and that takes care of it for several hours.

    today I thought it was gone, but it came back twice so far.

    I called Dr. Wolchuk's office, and his nurse called him in Chicago.  She called me back and said to continue w/the Immodium and to call them tomorrow or Wednesday.

    Has anyone else had this problem so early on?  I'm still hoping it's a virus being that my son had it too on Friday,

    Many thanks,

    Karen

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      • June 7, 2011 at 2:42 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      Hi Karen. I'm a part of the Ipi trial at MSK. Although I don't know if I have received the placebo or the drug, I experienced tummy issues almost immediately. Immodium has helped. Ironically, my Mom had an upset stomach once during the last 3 weeks so maybe we had a bug? But, I can't seem to keep anything in my stomach for long. I called Dr. Dickson's research nurse & she told me to stick to a bland diet. That has helped some. I've cheated some as well…only to regret it! I have been really feverish in the last week. I'm curious what will happen this week when I go for my second infusion.

       

      Feel free to email me anytime.

       

      Best wishes!

      • June 7, 2011 at 2:42 am
      CLPrice31
      Participant

      Hi Karen. I'm a part of the Ipi trial at MSK. Although I don't know if I have received the placebo or the drug, I experienced tummy issues almost immediately. Immodium has helped. Ironically, my Mom had an upset stomach once during the last 3 weeks so maybe we had a bug? But, I can't seem to keep anything in my stomach for long. I called Dr. Dickson's research nurse & she told me to stick to a bland diet. That has helped some. I've cheated some as well…only to regret it! I have been really feverish in the last week. I'm curious what will happen this week when I go for my second infusion.

       

      Feel free to email me anytime.

       

      Best wishes!

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