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Yervoy side effects.

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    • August 15, 2016 at 9:11 pm
    Lee Parlier
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      I finished my lasy yervoy 10 mg treatment almost 3 weeks ago. I got through the first 3 with minimal side efffects but my luck ran out as I was expecting. colitis, fatigue, nausea and abdominal pain. I began urinating blood which clears up through the day with water consumption. I know this is a rare side effect but was wondering if any other ipi users experienced this during or after the ipi treatments? I see my onco on Wed and will tell him but has anyone else experienced this side effect? 

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        • August 15, 2016 at 9:22 pm
        ed williams
        Participant

          Hi Lee, just curious if they have started you on steroids yet? for the colitis. I am not sure if I have the spelling correct but I have heard a few experts talk about using" infliximab" to help resolve colitis for ipi users. I would think it would be smart also to contact your Oncologist's nurse about the blood in urine!!!! Best wishes!!!!Ed

          • August 15, 2016 at 9:22 pm
          ed williams
          Participant

            Hi Lee, just curious if they have started you on steroids yet? for the colitis. I am not sure if I have the spelling correct but I have heard a few experts talk about using" infliximab" to help resolve colitis for ipi users. I would think it would be smart also to contact your Oncologist's nurse about the blood in urine!!!! Best wishes!!!!Ed

              • August 15, 2016 at 9:59 pm
              Lee Parlier
              Participant

                I haven't started anything yet. I will see doc Wednesday and get the steroids for the colitis and let them address the blood in urine then. Gotta love this disease and the treatments!

                • August 15, 2016 at 9:59 pm
                Lee Parlier
                Participant

                  I haven't started anything yet. I will see doc Wednesday and get the steroids for the colitis and let them address the blood in urine then. Gotta love this disease and the treatments!

                  • August 15, 2016 at 9:59 pm
                  Lee Parlier
                  Participant

                    I haven't started anything yet. I will see doc Wednesday and get the steroids for the colitis and let them address the blood in urine then. Gotta love this disease and the treatments!

                  • August 15, 2016 at 9:22 pm
                  ed williams
                  Participant

                    Hi Lee, just curious if they have started you on steroids yet? for the colitis. I am not sure if I have the spelling correct but I have heard a few experts talk about using" infliximab" to help resolve colitis for ipi users. I would think it would be smart also to contact your Oncologist's nurse about the blood in urine!!!! Best wishes!!!!Ed

                    • August 16, 2016 at 10:12 am
                    Scooby123
                    Participant

                      Hi Lee,

                      I had ippi over a year ago but not 10mg only 3mg. I did not get the side effects you having but speak too your oncologist regarding issues you having and hopfully get on top of them.

                      All the best

                      Scooby123

                       

                      • August 16, 2016 at 10:12 am
                      Scooby123
                      Participant

                        Hi Lee,

                        I had ippi over a year ago but not 10mg only 3mg. I did not get the side effects you having but speak too your oncologist regarding issues you having and hopfully get on top of them.

                        All the best

                        Scooby123

                         

                        • August 16, 2016 at 10:12 am
                        Scooby123
                        Participant

                          Hi Lee,

                          I had ippi over a year ago but not 10mg only 3mg. I did not get the side effects you having but speak too your oncologist regarding issues you having and hopfully get on top of them.

                          All the best

                          Scooby123

                           

                          • August 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm
                          Mat
                          Participant

                            Lee, I wouldn't wait for your regularly-scheduled appt for steroids.  You should be on steroids within 24 hours of uncontrolled diarrhea.

                            • August 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm
                            Mat
                            Participant

                              Lee, I wouldn't wait for your regularly-scheduled appt for steroids.  You should be on steroids within 24 hours of uncontrolled diarrhea.

                              • August 16, 2016 at 6:08 pm
                              Mat
                              Participant

                                Lee, I wouldn't wait for your regularly-scheduled appt for steroids.  You should be on steroids within 24 hours of uncontrolled diarrhea.

                                  • August 17, 2016 at 7:33 pm
                                  JuTMSY4
                                  Participant

                                    I second this.  I did not have any major or even minor side effects.  However, my docs were very clear to call if I had any of the issues you mentioned.  

                                    • August 17, 2016 at 7:33 pm
                                    JuTMSY4
                                    Participant

                                      I second this.  I did not have any major or even minor side effects.  However, my docs were very clear to call if I had any of the issues you mentioned.  

                                      • August 17, 2016 at 7:33 pm
                                      JuTMSY4
                                      Participant

                                        I second this.  I did not have any major or even minor side effects.  However, my docs were very clear to call if I had any of the issues you mentioned.  

                                      • August 17, 2016 at 9:21 pm
                                      Lee Parlier
                                      Participant

                                        Got steroids for colitis but as I suspected, Doc is worried about bloody urine. Three options, Yervoy side effect, Bladder infection or bladder cancer. Gave urine sample but as my luck has gone the past month, not really considering the first 2 options very seriously. 

                                        • August 17, 2016 at 9:21 pm
                                        Lee Parlier
                                        Participant

                                          Got steroids for colitis but as I suspected, Doc is worried about bloody urine. Three options, Yervoy side effect, Bladder infection or bladder cancer. Gave urine sample but as my luck has gone the past month, not really considering the first 2 options very seriously. 

                                          • August 17, 2016 at 9:21 pm
                                          Lee Parlier
                                          Participant

                                            Got steroids for colitis but as I suspected, Doc is worried about bloody urine. Three options, Yervoy side effect, Bladder infection or bladder cancer. Gave urine sample but as my luck has gone the past month, not really considering the first 2 options very seriously. 

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