Xeloda and swollen feet and ankles.

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LauraOntario
LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
edited October 2017 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Hi there,

I'm taking Xeloda and have very swollen feet and ankles.  They sent me to look for a blot clot, but didn't find one.  Then today, they sent me for an ultarsound.  They did the ultrasound, then sent me off to drink until my bladder was full, and then  they did the ultrasound again.  I was just wondering if anyone has any idea of what they are looking for?  Isn't the swelling just a side effect of the Xeloda?  Thanks for any advice.

Laura

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  • jocanuck1951
    jocanuck1951 Member Posts: 1,003
    edited July 2013

    Hi Laurie, I just had the same type of ultrasound but it was to make sure I was completely emptying my bladder, has a series of uti's recently. I had a hyster 20 yrs ago so they weren't looking for my uterus/ovaries but maybe they were checking for fluid buildup in that area? Jo

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  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
    edited July 2013

    Thanks, Joanne:

    The lab tech did ask if I still had my womb and everything.  It could be that.  Thanks for the help.

    Laura

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  • cmhartley
    cmhartley Member Posts: 1,091
    edited July 2013

    Laura, do you have liver mets? I developed swelling also which I think can be a SE of Xeloda but in my case was due to portal hypertension from cirrhosis from liver mets. A diuretic and then a B blocker worked for me.



    Best wishes for an answer and some relief. Perhaps in the meantime your onc can at least Rx a diuretic



    Katie

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  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
    edited July 2013

    Thanks, Katie

    I don't think I have liver mets, although I've wondered since every time someone takes a blood sample from me they ask me if I'm on blood thinners.  Anyway, I see my onc in a week and should get some answers.  Thanks for your help.

    Laura

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  • stagefree
    stagefree Member Posts: 2,780
    edited July 2013

    X has that as a SE & I have it too. Feet already grown a full size & ankles swollen all the time. Hurts a lot when up on my feet too long. Try to have them up as much as possible. No extra scans asked for that yet. 

    hugs, Ebru

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited July 2013

    I have this SE, also. My onc did send me for an echocardio to make sure it wasn't a heart issue. When he said something about an ultrasound of my legs to make sure it wasn't a clot I said no. I did want to get my heart checked since that hadn't been done after my original chemo and all the drugs since then. But my ankles/feet both swell so the chances of having a clot in both legs just didn't seem likely and I'm pretty tired of scans/tests.



    I try to keep my under control by wearing compression socks most days. But if it is going to be a lazy day with my feet up then I give the toes a break and let them wave in the air. Wearing both compression socks (or grandma socks as I refer to them) and regular socks just seems like a perfect storm for fungus. Especially in the hot, humid weather we have been having.

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  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
    edited July 2013

    Thanks Ladies,

    I really suspected this was a side effect.  I also had a vicious rash on my lower legs that went away before I could show it to them.  And a blood vessel that burst in my left eye.  I guess it's all part of the tradeoff.  I am getting good care.  I see my onc next Wednesday, so she should have some ideas.  Thanks again.

    Laura

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  • stagefree
    stagefree Member Posts: 2,780
    edited July 2013

    Laura I have rash on my face Yell & lower back, which dissapears during the off week.. Bepanthol baby nappy cream was prescribed & it works. Now my face is getting smooth as a baby's ass, literally Smile

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  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 377
    edited July 2013

    Stagefree,

    Thanks for the info.  I'll use that cream if I get another rash.  This was some rash.  My family were all freaking out over it when they saw it, and my niece is a nurse.  But, it went away.  I have bone mets and haven't been in too much pain lately, so I guess I've got it pretty good for now.  Thanks again.

    Laura

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  • fullerr
    fullerr Member Posts: 1
    edited October 2017

    I have been on Zeloda for 4 days, feet and ankles swelling.

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