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feeling sicker on Keytruda

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    • April 13, 2016 at 8:23 pm
    cheris
    Participant

      Hi, All,

      I have read this forum consistently for years, and I finally registered.  Such good info.

      I will be having my 16 infusion of Keytruda, and I am so surprised at how sickly I feel.  I'm on my second bout of bronchitis.  My thyroid reading is very low, my blood pressure and glucose are high but my LDH is 125.  It's never been that low.  I'm having a PETCT and MRI Friday, earlier than usual because of my symptoms.  My oncologist mentioned a vacation from treatment, and I automatically said no.  I felt like it would be an experiment.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.

      Cheris

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        • April 14, 2016 at 12:28 am
        BrianP
        Participant

          I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly Cheris.  I sure hope your LDH is an indication for good results on Friday.  Are you working with a endocrinologist?  These immunotherapies can cause havoc with the endocrine system.  That system is such a dynamic balancing act that if it gets out of whack it can certainly make you feel very poorly. 

          Best of luck Friday. 

          Brian

          • April 14, 2016 at 12:28 am
          BrianP
          Participant

            I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly Cheris.  I sure hope your LDH is an indication for good results on Friday.  Are you working with a endocrinologist?  These immunotherapies can cause havoc with the endocrine system.  That system is such a dynamic balancing act that if it gets out of whack it can certainly make you feel very poorly. 

            Best of luck Friday. 

            Brian

              • April 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm
              cheris
              Participant

                Thanks, Brian.  I'm seeing my endo on Monday, treatment #16 maybe Tues.

                Cheris

                • April 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm
                cheris
                Participant

                  Thanks, Brian.  I'm seeing my endo on Monday, treatment #16 maybe Tues.

                  Cheris

                  • April 14, 2016 at 6:10 pm
                  cheris
                  Participant

                    Thanks, Brian.  I'm seeing my endo on Monday, treatment #16 maybe Tues.

                    Cheris

                  • April 14, 2016 at 12:28 am
                  BrianP
                  Participant

                    I'm sorry you are feeling so poorly Cheris.  I sure hope your LDH is an indication for good results on Friday.  Are you working with a endocrinologist?  These immunotherapies can cause havoc with the endocrine system.  That system is such a dynamic balancing act that if it gets out of whack it can certainly make you feel very poorly. 

                    Best of luck Friday. 

                    Brian

                    • April 14, 2016 at 4:12 am
                    Sfern5
                    Participant

                       I understand your frustration. I'm only on my seventh infusion and I've been battling bronchitis for three months. Miserable. But like you I find them every time they try to postpone the Keytruda.  Good luck!

                      • April 14, 2016 at 4:12 am
                      Sfern5
                      Participant

                         I understand your frustration. I'm only on my seventh infusion and I've been battling bronchitis for three months. Miserable. But like you I find them every time they try to postpone the Keytruda.  Good luck!

                        • April 14, 2016 at 4:12 am
                        Sfern5
                        Participant

                           I understand your frustration. I'm only on my seventh infusion and I've been battling bronchitis for three months. Miserable. But like you I find them every time they try to postpone the Keytruda.  Good luck!

                            • April 14, 2016 at 6:12 pm
                            cheris
                            Participant

                              I replied to your post on your lung problems.  Hope you're starting to feel better.

                              Cheris

                              • April 14, 2016 at 6:12 pm
                              cheris
                              Participant

                                I replied to your post on your lung problems.  Hope you're starting to feel better.

                                Cheris

                                • April 14, 2016 at 6:12 pm
                                cheris
                                Participant

                                  I replied to your post on your lung problems.  Hope you're starting to feel better.

                                  Cheris

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