A week ago I woke up early Sunday morning having to go to the bathroom. I then started a parade back and forth for almost 10 hours. At first I went rather normally, just often, pretty soon I did not feel too well, my stomach was cramping slightly and I would feel weak. About 11 AM, I thought I may be getting dehydrated so I downed a glass of cool water, went upstairs and promptly threw it up. Then the output changed to a watery liquid and was just like a colonoscopy prep. The diarrhea stopped early afternoon but I felt weak, achy and lethargic. I came to realize Sunday evening it was probably a bug.
I had started my third week of chemo on Saturday and had stopped Sunday when I was going to the bathroom an abnormal number of times. By Monday morning I felt pretty good so I restarted my chemo. However, Monday afternoon at work was not good. After lunch I began going, and one of the problems I encountered was loss of control. I ended of staining my pants and having to change underwear. I had no change of clothing. I was finishing up a budget proposal so I had to stay and get it done. I went home, ate some dinner and later that evening the frequent trips to the bathroom began again. with very loose stools.
Tuesday was quiet, but I was empty.
Wednesday the same until night. I experienced frequent trips and had to wear briefs with a pad to bed to prevent accidents. Immodium seemed to slow the tide but my stomach felt bloated and I had a lot of gas. I also couldn't control the gas and had several embarrassing events in front of colleagues.
Thursday was peaceful until night came and then a real strong repeat of previous frequent trips and loose stools.
Friday I called the oncologist and spoke to the nurse. Friday was a very peaceful day. I was told to stop the chemo and not begin again until I had seen the Dr. which will happen in a couple of weeks. Yesterday was pretty good and I slept peacefully last night. This morning I can feel some pressure in my abdomen which I take to mean I am filling up. This afternoon I have gone several times and it is very soft, but the stool if formed which is a good sign. Perhaps with the chemo stopped for now I will go back to my previous way which though often was comfortable.
