My dad had his second infusion of Yervoy last Wednesday. On Saturday he started running a fever. It peaked 3 times at 104 over four days. Easily brought down by Tylenol though. Went to the doctor Monday no infection, blood cultures came back, no bacteria. Then yesterday he had a couple of episodes of diarrhea. Doctor decided to put him on a low dose of oral steroids for a week. She felt that fever and diarreha at the same time warranted precaution.
Started steroid this morning. Also this morning he had a mild ache in the lower belly. Went away in a couple of hours. He has gotten fluids 3 days in a row now. Kept up with the radiation and feels much better now. No fever, no loose bowels.
Just thought I would share if anyone is worried about a similar scenario.
After my first infusion. I got a fever for 8 days. Congestion with sore throat. They tested me for adeno virus. Which is a really bad cold. After that the infusions were not to bad. Hope your dad is feeling better greg
After my first infusion. I got a fever for 8 days. Congestion with sore throat. They tested me for adeno virus. Which is a really bad cold. After that the infusions were not to bad. Hope your dad is feeling better greg
After my first infusion. I got a fever for 8 days. Congestion with sore throat. They tested me for adeno virus. Which is a really bad cold. After that the infusions were not to bad. Hope your dad is feeling better greg
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