UTI and Opdivo

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    • February 20, 2019 at 4:05 pm
    sing123
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      Hi all. I am almost at my 11th of 13 Opdivo infusions and wondering if side effects tend to increase towards the end of treatment. I had a backache 2 weekends ago (very unusual for me), immediately followed by a terrible UTI with bleeding. Have taken the antibiotic, felt immediately better and now my back hurts again. 

      Has anyone had a UTI as a side effect of treatment? Am thinking of taking cranberry pills but don't know if that will be effective or be advisable with Opdivo (will call my onc doc today). 

       

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        • February 23, 2019 at 1:31 am
        jennunicorn
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          I have never heard of UTI as a side effect. If you've had UTIs in the past, you're more susceptible to getting them no matter what. Definitely ask your onc for any advice on how to keep UTIs away, I am sure you'd be ok taking cranberry pills. I take a few different vitamins and never had to stop taking any of those or any other regular medication during treatment. But consult your doc first as always 🙂

            • February 25, 2019 at 4:19 pm
            sing123
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              Thank you for your response. Oh my goodness, what a journey you've had. I have had recurring joint issues as well, which seem to worsen now that I am getting down to my last quarter of Opdivo. But grateful that it is still so manageable. 

              Hope we both are healthy going forward!

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