Symptoms and Relief Strategies
This page is a collection of symptoms of having GIST, surgery or side effects of medications. The relief strategies are provided by our members. You should discuss ALL symptoms or side effects with your doctor! These coping strategies are NOT a substitute for following your doctor's instructions and make sure to discuss any new treatments you pursue with your health care providers.
As with all wiki pages, feel free to add or modify any of the current information by editing the appropriate page. If you have a new symptom you want to write about, just add a new section header in alphabetical order.
- Appetite Problems
- Acid Reflux
- Adhesions from surgery
- Anemia
- Anxiety/Stress
- Ascites
- Blockage of GI Tract
- Chills
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Digestive Aid
- Edema
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Elevated Creatanine Levels and CT scans
- Eye Puffiness (Periorbital Edema)
- Eye Problems
- Eye Issue - Redness
- Fatigue
- Fingernail issues
- Flatulance (smelly gas)
- Headaches
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiccups
- Inflammation
- Insomnia
- Itching
- IV Causes "Knot" in Vein
- LIVER FAILURE - symptoms
- Low Hemoglobin
- Lymphedema (not water retention)
- Menstrual Bleeding (heavy)
- Muscle Cramps
- Nausea
- Neutropenia
- Neuropathy
- Pain - Back, hip, leg, sciatica
- Pain Relief
- Post Embolization Syndrome
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Short Bowel Syndrome with Chronic Diarrhea
- Skin issues (thin skin, bruising, spots)
- Skin issues (dry, cracking, splits
- Sleep problems
- Sunscreen for sunburn protection
- Sore mouth
- Sore throat
- Sore Feet and Hands
- Stomach Cramps or Gastrointestinal Cramps
- Stuffy nose
- Taste Changes
- Tooth Problems
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Water Retention
- Weight Loss