Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyMyelomaTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyMyelomaTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Does Anyone Have Belly Bloat?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Island, NY

Does anyone have belly bloat? This last month it’s gotten worse. Also I’ve been waking up to throwing up just water though. Not nauseous just waking up to it. Last night was bad. Threw out my pillow and had to shower at 3am. 🤷‍♀️😞

April 9, 2022 (edited)
View reactions
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Susan,
Discuss the timing of your medications with your oncologist or nurse . Timing with meals , time of day, spread them apart,and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate . Are you drinking 60 ounces of water or more daily.Description of the details of the issue with my nurses was always the most productive. Take a look at the prescription side effects and see if there are warnings of anti interactions.Your pharmacist can also help. I hope you get through this . Take care and keep in touch.

April 9, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had to change the meds I was taking because it was making me sick to my stomach and bad headaches. I also do not take any meds without eating something first. I would ask your Dr. and see if they know why or what to change, so you will feel better.
Take care of yourself.

May 4, 2022 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Steroids, make me so bloated. Necessary evil, I guess😥

April 10, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I get that on occasion too. I think there's such a thing as chemo belly. I'm thinking the Ninlaro might be part of your problem. I took it for three months last year, and it was very unpredictable. Some days I had nausea, some days I didn't. Each of the three cycles I took affected me differently. That's why I switched back to Velcade. My doctor had put me on it just for the convenience of a pill, and I gave it the old college try! 💕

April 9, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My belly blows up two days after treatment which includes Dex

April 9, 2022

Related content

View All

If I’m Having More Tremors In My Hands And Arms That’s Affecting My Driving, Is It Time To Go Off Chemo For A Few Months ? Belly Bloat Worse

A MyMyelomaTeam Subscriber asked a question 💭

Dose Anyone Have Belly Pain

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dublin, IE

Does Anyone Have Problems Without Really Bad Leg Cramps Especially At Night? And What Works To Treat Them..

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Grafton, MA
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in