post treatment

[pauljones23]

I have been of pegasus and ribavirin for two weeks and I have been getting dry heaves and throwing up?  usually if I cough it will trigger? causing a episode

[ceanothus]

Yay Howie, you are my hero, and I think all of us here are singing your praises. I know you must feel like you are just passing along what gifts you've been given, but I think you are greatly magnifying those gifts by your own kind nature. Bless you and heal you, those are my twin wishes for you!

[HectorSF]

I just had my 7th cancer treatment Monday (but who is counting?) under general anesthesia so Ondansetron (Zofran) has been a constant companion. Whether ChemoEmbolization, Ethanol injection into a liver tumor, injecting a cylinder of gold into my tumor or my upcoming radiation cancer treatments, I count and will count on these meds to help me deal with the common side effects post surgery. Of course the IV version is preferable after surgery. Within 3 seconds you can go from the edge of vomiting to no nausea...wala!  A true wonder drug for us with cancer and having treatments almost monthly.

Zofran and Dilaudid for moderate to severe pain relief make post treatment a lot more comfortable.

Of course everyone reacts differently to meds, but these are the "go to" post surgery, radiation, cancer chemo ones. And of course they are even safe for us with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

I hope this info helps others. I owe all my knowledge and experience to all of the wonderful nurses at my transplant hospital that have helped me with my own side effects and who care for people with nausea and pain on day-in and day-out basis. When I see their smiling faces as I am wheeled into the recovery room, it feels like my second home.

Nurses are true unsung heroes in my book. They have to deal with some pretty nasty stuff yet they do it because someone has to...
Much love and respect to all nurses everywhere! <3

Howie

[Dee1956]

Thanks so much for giving her the name, I just drew a blank when I was typing.  I hate when that happens :)
Some kind of histimine, oh well as you always do, you came to the rescue.  Not sure how you do it.  I really admire you so much!

[HectorSF]

I agree, get some Zofran/Ondansetron. It works wonders. This is why they give to cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery patients. It is in a class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists and works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural substance that may cause nausea and vomiting. I just got a bottle of 30 Ondansetron on Medicare for $5.

There are also other similar meds you can take so you should find a solution and not have to deal with what you have been. Call your doctor tomorrow and get a script sent to your pharmacy. It should work immediately if you are taking a high enough dosage.

Hang in there til then.
Feel better soon.
Howie

[Dee1956]

Hi 2 weeks is not a long time to be off tx it does take time to recover. When I was gagging on tx I was given a prescription to help with that.
Have you called your doctor about this?
You may want to see the doctor
I hope that you feel better soon.

[dontworry_behappy1]

There is medication you can get from your doctor.  It's call Zofran.  There is a generic version that cost a whole lot less.  I have taken both and many people on hep c treatment take it.  Doctors should give everyone a prescription for throwing up before starting treatment.  I knew to ask for Zofran before treatment because I had throw up issues while in cancer chemo.  Give your doctor a call and get relief.  It works great.

DWBH