Nausea and appetite

Going in to see your Doctor sound like the smart thing to do!!!Best Wishes!!!Ed

Going in to see your Doctor sound like the smart thing to do!!!Best Wishes!!!Ed

Going in to see your Doctor sound like the smart thing to do!!!Best Wishes!!!Ed

It's definitely good idea to get blood work done, your doc wants to make sure these side effects are not happening due to something more serious. If blood work looks normal, then it's just a side effect of the combo and you'll be ok to get your second infusion.

I've had nausea and loss of appetite here and there on the combo, only seems to last a couple days at a time. My blood work has stayed normalish so for me it's nothing more than the dang combo.

It's definitely good idea to get blood work done, your doc wants to make sure these side effects are not happening due to something more serious. If blood work looks normal, then it's just a side effect of the combo and you'll be ok to get your second infusion.

I've had nausea and loss of appetite here and there on the combo, only seems to last a couple days at a time. My blood work has stayed normalish so for me it's nothing more than the dang combo.

It's definitely good idea to get blood work done, your doc wants to make sure these side effects are not happening due to something more serious. If blood work looks normal, then it's just a side effect of the combo and you'll be ok to get your second infusion.

I've had nausea and loss of appetite here and there on the combo, only seems to last a couple days at a time. My blood work has stayed normalish so for me it's nothing more than the dang combo.

Hi

Nausea and appetite have been an issue for me – in the combo- got worse ater second dose and third dose was held as liver tests elevated- was started on prednisolone 50 mg – cured nausea and appetite issues after 1 week- now on taper as liver tests improving. Tried three different anti nausea meds – but like you they didn't really get rid of it.

Eating hints- my brain told me what would be ok- ate more fruit ,yoghurt, anything easy to digest- little and more often- salads- couldn't face meat or anything "heavy".

Have used probiotics whilst on treatment- hoping to reduce gastro side effects.

Nausea is sometimes connected to liver problems on the combo- but I had other issues to complicate-as tumours in liver and possible liver tox from high dose antibiotics over the previous three months. Not saying this is the reason for your nausea – but in my case steroids doing trick and hoping to get dose three of combo this month. 

Keep in mind the goldilocks zone- we want the immune system hot enough so that it attacks the melanoma but not too hot that it damages essential organs. It is important to report side effects so that action can be taken promptly . Sorry if it sounds like a sermon …….but keeping quiet about collitis and other things makes it harder for the docs to take action early and minimize adverse effects.

On the up side – feel the combo is having impact- just from small things- CT scan in three weeks so crossing my fingers.

Best wishes

Deb

Hi

Nausea and appetite have been an issue for me – in the combo- got worse ater second dose and third dose was held as liver tests elevated- was started on prednisolone 50 mg – cured nausea and appetite issues after 1 week- now on taper as liver tests improving. Tried three different anti nausea meds – but like you they didn't really get rid of it.

Eating hints- my brain told me what would be ok- ate more fruit ,yoghurt, anything easy to digest- little and more often- salads- couldn't face meat or anything "heavy".

Have used probiotics whilst on treatment- hoping to reduce gastro side effects.

Nausea is sometimes connected to liver problems on the combo- but I had other issues to complicate-as tumours in liver and possible liver tox from high dose antibiotics over the previous three months. Not saying this is the reason for your nausea – but in my case steroids doing trick and hoping to get dose three of combo this month. 

Keep in mind the goldilocks zone- we want the immune system hot enough so that it attacks the melanoma but not too hot that it damages essential organs. It is important to report side effects so that action can be taken promptly . Sorry if it sounds like a sermon …….but keeping quiet about collitis and other things makes it harder for the docs to take action early and minimize adverse effects.

On the up side – feel the combo is having impact- just from small things- CT scan in three weeks so crossing my fingers.

Best wishes

Deb

Hi

Nausea and appetite have been an issue for me – in the combo- got worse ater second dose and third dose was held as liver tests elevated- was started on prednisolone 50 mg – cured nausea and appetite issues after 1 week- now on taper as liver tests improving. Tried three different anti nausea meds – but like you they didn't really get rid of it.

Eating hints- my brain told me what would be ok- ate more fruit ,yoghurt, anything easy to digest- little and more often- salads- couldn't face meat or anything "heavy".

Have used probiotics whilst on treatment- hoping to reduce gastro side effects.

Nausea is sometimes connected to liver problems on the combo- but I had other issues to complicate-as tumours in liver and possible liver tox from high dose antibiotics over the previous three months. Not saying this is the reason for your nausea – but in my case steroids doing trick and hoping to get dose three of combo this month. 

Keep in mind the goldilocks zone- we want the immune system hot enough so that it attacks the melanoma but not too hot that it damages essential organs. It is important to report side effects so that action can be taken promptly . Sorry if it sounds like a sermon …….but keeping quiet about collitis and other things makes it harder for the docs to take action early and minimize adverse effects.

On the up side – feel the combo is having impact- just from small things- CT scan in three weeks so crossing my fingers.

Best wishes

Deb

Inever had nausea but the first 6 weeks or so I had to make myself eat. I lost 28 pounds during that time. My appetite came back and I actually gained 15 pounds back. I never had digestive issues but I stayed away from foods that I knew messed me up and I did try to eat PBJ sandwich each day to stay "thick". I had 4 doses of the combo, 4 doses of just nivo and 1 dose back to the combo. I still have the rash but it doesn't bother me.

Inever had nausea but the first 6 weeks or so I had to make myself eat. I lost 28 pounds during that time. My appetite came back and I actually gained 15 pounds back. I never had digestive issues but I stayed away from foods that I knew messed me up and I did try to eat PBJ sandwich each day to stay "thick". I had 4 doses of the combo, 4 doses of just nivo and 1 dose back to the combo. I still have the rash but it doesn't bother me.

Inever had nausea but the first 6 weeks or so I had to make myself eat. I lost 28 pounds during that time. My appetite came back and I actually gained 15 pounds back. I never had digestive issues but I stayed away from foods that I knew messed me up and I did try to eat PBJ sandwich each day to stay "thick". I had 4 doses of the combo, 4 doses of just nivo and 1 dose back to the combo. I still have the rash but it doesn't bother me.