Please bring a copy of your insurance card with you to all appointments.
If this is your first visit to our office, please bring the completed
new patient packet you should have received in the mail (or via a
download from our Forms page). Please also
bring your co-payment if your insurance plan requires one.
If it is an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the local emergency
room. Otherwise, you can call our office at 419-626-9090 and the
answering service will contact the physician on call to further
assist you.
If I am receiving chemotherapy,
what do I need to bring with me?
Bring something to occupy your time, like a book, magazine, puzzle,
etc. We do have a TV, VCR, and cassette players with headphones for
your use. You may want to bring a snack, beverage, or lunch depending
on the length of your chemotherapy. We have a microwave and refrigerator
for your use. You may also want a family member or friend to stay
with you during your treatment. We encourage this if this is your
first chemotherapy visit.
If I am receiving chemotherapy, what do I do
if I have
Constipation?
It is okay to use Milk of Magnesia or an occasional enema. Drink
plenty of fluids and increase your fiber intake. Senekot-S is a good
product. You can take 1-2 a day. If the problem persists, please
contact our office.
Diarrhea?
Kaopectate or Imodium may be used. If diarrhea persists, you may
use up to 8 Imodium a day. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Clear fluids such as soups, broth, and Gatorade are good choices.
Avoid foods that make diarrhea worse such as fatty foods, spicy foods,
milk, alcohol, and coffee. If diarrhea persists or dehydration occurs,
please call our office.
Nausea and vomiting?
If nausea persists, try taking any anti-nausea medication the doctor
prescribed. In addition, foods that are cold and do not take a great
deal of preparation are often better tolerated than warm, prepared
foods. Avoid your favorite foods when you are nauseated. Please notify
the office if nausea or vomiting persists.
Fever and chills?
If you develop an unexpected new fever over 101°F or chills,
you should be aware that this can be a serious problem. Generally,
seven days to two weeks after chemotherapy, your white cell count may
become diminished and you may be at risk for infection. Please call
our office if this occurs.
Fatigue?
Fatigue may occur at certain times during chemotherapy. You may
find that you need to rest more frequently and pace your periods
of exertion. Also, your physician will keep an eye on your blood
work to see if your fatigue can be helped in other ways.
