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Ipi side effects after 1st infusion

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    • February 7, 2014 at 9:44 pm
    Pink
    Participant

      It's been almost 3 weeks since 1st infusion, I am starting to get diarrhea and some slight itching. Is this normal so soon? 

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        • February 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm
        arthurjedi007
        Participant

          You should be getting your second infusion soon if 3 weeks since 1st. My first side affects started the night of my 2nd infusion. Nothing before that but I've read a couple on here who did within a few days of 1st infusion.

          • February 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm
          arthurjedi007
          Participant

            You should be getting your second infusion soon if 3 weeks since 1st. My first side affects started the night of my 2nd infusion. Nothing before that but I've read a couple on here who did within a few days of 1st infusion.

            • February 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm
            arthurjedi007
            Participant

              You should be getting your second infusion soon if 3 weeks since 1st. My first side affects started the night of my 2nd infusion. Nothing before that but I've read a couple on here who did within a few days of 1st infusion.

              • February 8, 2014 at 3:19 am
              kylez
              Participant

                Hi Pink,

                Did you doctor give you any instructions or guidance about what to do if you experience the onset of diarrhea? My oncologist told me in the strongest possible terms to call him immediately, at the first sign of any diarrhea or any other changes in that area.

                The Yervoy web site says "Call your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms or they get worse. Even seemingly mild symptoms can lead to severe or even life-threatening conditions if not addressed. Do not try to treat symptoms yourself."

                The most frequent side effects (including diarrhea) are on the Yervoy web site http://www.yervoy.com/patient.aspx.

                  • February 8, 2014 at 5:37 am
                  Marianne quinn
                  Participant

                    My husband got an itchy rash about 10 days after first infusion of 10 mg. it is better now. He uses lotion and occasional antihistamine. About 10 days after 2nd infusion, he developed cramping and gas. We are changing his diet now. Third infusion Wednesday.more fatigue too. I wish he was on the3 mg arm of the clinical trial. I worry all the time

                    • February 8, 2014 at 5:37 am
                    Marianne quinn
                    Participant

                      My husband got an itchy rash about 10 days after first infusion of 10 mg. it is better now. He uses lotion and occasional antihistamine. About 10 days after 2nd infusion, he developed cramping and gas. We are changing his diet now. Third infusion Wednesday.more fatigue too. I wish he was on the3 mg arm of the clinical trial. I worry all the time

                      • February 8, 2014 at 5:37 am
                      Marianne quinn
                      Participant

                        My husband got an itchy rash about 10 days after first infusion of 10 mg. it is better now. He uses lotion and occasional antihistamine. About 10 days after 2nd infusion, he developed cramping and gas. We are changing his diet now. Third infusion Wednesday.more fatigue too. I wish he was on the3 mg arm of the clinical trial. I worry all the time

                        • February 8, 2014 at 6:01 pm
                        Pink
                        Participant

                          Yes the doctor did address the diarrhea and itching. She recommended Benadryl cream and Imodium. She said to use the OTC products first but she also gave me a script for a stronger one. 

                          • February 9, 2014 at 8:28 pm
                          NYKaren
                          Participant

                            Hi Pink, yes those side effect are rare so early, but definitely possible. Please be very careful to be in touch with your doc especially on the diarrhea.   Good luck to you. I hope this will beat the beast. 

                            Karen

                            • February 9, 2014 at 8:28 pm
                            NYKaren
                            Participant

                              Hi Pink, yes those side effect are rare so early, but definitely possible. Please be very careful to be in touch with your doc especially on the diarrhea.   Good luck to you. I hope this will beat the beast. 

                              Karen

                              • February 9, 2014 at 8:28 pm
                              NYKaren
                              Participant

                                Hi Pink, yes those side effect are rare so early, but definitely possible. Please be very careful to be in touch with your doc especially on the diarrhea.   Good luck to you. I hope this will beat the beast. 

                                Karen

                                • February 15, 2014 at 8:19 pm
                                ReginaTink
                                Participant

                                  I had my 2nd treatment with Yervoy one week ago and my third infusion will be the last week of february.  I'm getting more constipation at this time.  I have a slight rash and my dermatologist says that actually, this could be a good sign indicating that the treatment is working.  I am anxious to see my PET scan results April 9th.  Stay strong.  Regina

                                   

                                   

                                  • February 15, 2014 at 8:19 pm
                                  ReginaTink
                                  Participant

                                    I had my 2nd treatment with Yervoy one week ago and my third infusion will be the last week of february.  I'm getting more constipation at this time.  I have a slight rash and my dermatologist says that actually, this could be a good sign indicating that the treatment is working.  I am anxious to see my PET scan results April 9th.  Stay strong.  Regina

                                     

                                     

                                    • February 15, 2014 at 8:19 pm
                                    ReginaTink
                                    Participant

                                      I had my 2nd treatment with Yervoy one week ago and my third infusion will be the last week of february.  I'm getting more constipation at this time.  I have a slight rash and my dermatologist says that actually, this could be a good sign indicating that the treatment is working.  I am anxious to see my PET scan results April 9th.  Stay strong.  Regina

                                       

                                       

                                      • February 8, 2014 at 6:01 pm
                                      Pink
                                      Participant

                                        Yes the doctor did address the diarrhea and itching. She recommended Benadryl cream and Imodium. She said to use the OTC products first but she also gave me a script for a stronger one. 

                                        • February 8, 2014 at 6:01 pm
                                        Pink
                                        Participant

                                          Yes the doctor did address the diarrhea and itching. She recommended Benadryl cream and Imodium. She said to use the OTC products first but she also gave me a script for a stronger one. 

                                        • February 8, 2014 at 3:19 am
                                        kylez
                                        Participant

                                          Hi Pink,

                                          Did you doctor give you any instructions or guidance about what to do if you experience the onset of diarrhea? My oncologist told me in the strongest possible terms to call him immediately, at the first sign of any diarrhea or any other changes in that area.

                                          The Yervoy web site says "Call your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms or they get worse. Even seemingly mild symptoms can lead to severe or even life-threatening conditions if not addressed. Do not try to treat symptoms yourself."

                                          The most frequent side effects (including diarrhea) are on the Yervoy web site http://www.yervoy.com/patient.aspx.

                                          • February 8, 2014 at 3:19 am
                                          kylez
                                          Participant

                                            Hi Pink,

                                            Did you doctor give you any instructions or guidance about what to do if you experience the onset of diarrhea? My oncologist told me in the strongest possible terms to call him immediately, at the first sign of any diarrhea or any other changes in that area.

                                            The Yervoy web site says "Call your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms or they get worse. Even seemingly mild symptoms can lead to severe or even life-threatening conditions if not addressed. Do not try to treat symptoms yourself."

                                            The most frequent side effects (including diarrhea) are on the Yervoy web site http://www.yervoy.com/patient.aspx.

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