Suggest Treatment For Constipation After Taking Lenalidomide Supplements

Posted on Fri, 2 May 2014

Question: Dear Dr Kuttikrisham, thank you for your attention. According to my previous query, I did take the majority of supplements with lenalidomide, and I did achieved fantastic results (my oncologist told me that lenalidomide might start having effect in 45 days or more) in reality after 19 days my lambda LC went down from 143 to 73 without any other major side effects (according to a blood test), (lenalidomide 15 mg daily plus supplements. Ido have aswaganda I haven't take it yet. My other blood features diden't go down, the only side effects are some constipation and some digestive difficulties, I am refining them.. Kind Regards XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (19 hours later)

Brief Answer: Plenty of fresh fruits, steamed vegetables. Detailed Answer: Hi there. Thanks for writing in. Glad to hear your lambda LC values have come down. For the constipation , I would advise you to take a diet rich in fresh fruits ( bananas etc) and vegetables. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Oats as a porridge might also help. Laxatives like Isabgol (psyllium fibre) might help.(1 tablespoon of the powder mixed in a glass of water and drink immediately. If left to stand it will become thick and difficult to drink). Do consult your treating doctor regarding this. Hope my answer was helpful.. Wishing you a speedy recovery. God Bless... Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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