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linzer · 08-30-2014, 08:36 AM

I agree with the fiber, water, and probiotics (although I was advised against it by a NP because she said that sometimes when immunity is down the probiotic can encourage growth of bacteria - not sure I agree with that). I don't use Immodium because it gave me horrible stomach pains. Instead, I took L-glutamine powder - 30 grams (yes grams) a day. It worked miracles for me and also prevented neuropathy. I just finished my 12th taxol and walked away neuropathy free, thankfully. It may have been the glutamine, or maybe it would have worked out that way anyway. Regardless, I'll take it!

08-30-2014, 08:36 AM	#2
linzer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 113	Re: Managing Diarrhea I agree with the fiber, water, and probiotics (although I was advised against it by a NP because she said that sometimes when immunity is down the probiotic can encourage growth of bacteria - not sure I agree with that). I don't use Immodium because it gave me horrible stomach pains. Instead, I took L-glutamine powder - 30 grams (yes grams) a day. It worked miracles for me and also prevented neuropathy. I just finished my 12th taxol and walked away neuropathy free, thankfully. It may have been the glutamine, or maybe it would have worked out that way anyway. Regardless, I'll take it!