Stomach Sounds-yikes :tykerb-herceptin combo

[VirginiaGirl]

Ceesun,
I went to see a holistic nurse before starting the tykerb/xeloda and she has me taking a probiotic (which is good bacteria like in some yogurts only thousands more of them, can find it at a vitamin store) to help with the big D, and it does seem to help! I believe it may help with the gurgling gassy tummy, too. Also, she has me eating (or trying to) a baggie of fresh veggies (celery, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc) and a banana a day for fiber and bulk and vitamins, and I believe that helps, too. I have good luck with immodium, but would prefer to get more control more naturally if I can.

Jessica - I too have the "morning bathroom rush" from bedtime tykerb but usually it's done before I have to go to work, thank goodness! And, I've been keeping Desitin in the back of my mind in case I end up having to go there, too! Others on this site have recommended that, too, I just haven't tried it yet!

Good luck!

[Barbara H.]

I only take 4 tablets and haven't had much of a problem. I have had problems with gas, which can keep me up at night. I tried Beano, which works, and I haven't used it lately. I have only had the runs a few times, and didn't take anything for the situation. That happened when I ate a lot of salad and fruit. Now I eat everything. I do eat yogurt for lunch with probiotics.
I did have a rash when I started Tykerb, but it disappeared after about a month. I am not fatigued on Tykerb and Herceptin, and in reality, don't feel as if I am on any drugs. This May I will reach my 6 year mark with metastatic disease. When I was first diagnosed it was detected everywhere including the brain, except in the bones. Heceptin alone cleared everything else, but it was detected a year and a half later in the bones. Fortunately, my markers are currently normal, and whatever is in the bones is not measurable. Injury, even former breaks to bones always show up on a bone or CT scan, so I assume that I am currently NED.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[StephN]

Hi Ladies -
I do not take Tykerb, but get occasional stomach rumblings from other various and unknown reasons.

While making my supplements run recently I decided to ask at that store for something that would work when I was having the problem.

They recommended and I got "RAPID RELIEF" Digestive Support for gas and bloating. Gaia Herbs makes it. Just one capsule and my trouble was over! It contains fennel and other natural substances plus vegetable charcoal.

The label on the back of the bottle says "may interfere with absorbtion of drugs" and to check with doctors before taking. But I don't see how this could be worse than the other things that are recommended.

Anyway - wanted you to know this has worked immediate wonders for me.