Xalkori Edema And Lower Intestinal Tract

I started taking Xalkori about 9 weeks ago for stage IV ROS1 lung caner. My cough disappeared after the first pill so I feel very fortunate that I'm responding so well to it. I'm slowly getting back my energy and am able to breath easily now. However, I have edema in my ankles and feet and my digestive tract has been hard to regulate. I want to stay active but my feet and ankles swell so much I can't be on them all day. Has anyone found a holistic or natural approach to these side effects that works and is safe to take with the pills?

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There's no way to know what natural remedies may be safe to take given your medical condition and the medication you're taking.

Thus, it would really be best to consult your doctor to see what may help with the edema. It is a common side effect of Xalkori, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and vision issues.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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It's really unfortunate but doctors, as good as they are and as wonderful as the drug is, really don't seem to have nutrition information that will help with the side effects. I've recently discovered that limiting my diet, no caffeine, lower salt (although I don't have a blood pressure problem), no chocolate, no fried foods, no alcohol (not even a small amount) and simple, mostly cooked meals rather than raw foods has helped tremendously with the edema in my ankles, lower legs and feet. Probiotics are helping with my GI issues so I'm experimenting with how often to take them. I want other users of Xalkori to know if they have edema issues to try limiting the caffeine, chocolate, fried foods and salt intake. I think these foods are also hard on your digestive system.

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