Darci Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 MyFIL had his last chemo treatment on the 22nd. He was feeling pretty rough on Xmas Day, but I think he held up pretty well. I talked to them last night, and my MIL said that he wasn't feeling well - he was feeling "kind of wheezy". I asked what she meant by that and she said "you know, like he is going to pass out". They were going to see the pulmonary doctor today, so said they would talk to him, and I also said that they should let the onc know too. My SIL emailed me and said that the Dr. put him on a heart monitor for 24 hours. He has never had any heart problems at all. They want him to write down when he takes his meds, and then push the button if he starts feeling dizzy. Any thoughts? Could this be a chemo thing? I had posted a while ago that he sometimes would get a dizzy spell in church, but this is the first time I have heard of anything outside of church. I am going to wait an hour or two and then call and check up on him..see how he is doing. they didn't offer my SIL any opinion from the dr as to what is happening, just talked about how wonderful he is. I would like to know what they think it is...because if he is having heart problems, but they think it is just feeling yucky from the chemo, they may not call if something serious is happening! I don't know if they have given this dr. permission to talk to any of the kids or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 boy, Darci.. could be so many things to cause him to feel weak. Could be low blood. that is the first thing that comes to mind. I am glad that he is being monitored. The answer and solution will come. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 sorry you have another hurdle. I'm not sure how comforting this is, Darci, but it really could be anything. try not to decide what it is before they have more info, you'll drive yourself nuts. I can tell you that heart monitor does not necessarily equal heart problems - my mom got EKGs along the way with all her complications, and only one actual had to do with her heart. she had something called a pericardial effusion, which meant that fluid had built up in the sac around her heart. obviously serious, but treatable. her symptoms were shortness of breath and lightheadedness, which were due to the pressure placed on her heart by the fluid build up. although she's had other problems, that one resolved completely. her heart is FINE now. so hang in there, keep asking questions but wait for more information if you have to...and lean on us. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Although my husband has small cell lung cancer sometimes when he was dizzy was due to his blood pressure being very low. Again not sure if that information helps, but just another issue to consider. I hope your FIL starts feeling better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thanks everyone for your quick answers and support! I did just talk with them, and I guess that it hasn't happened since last night, and he had just walked up the stairs...so hopefully he just got a little winded and out of breath. Glad to know they are keeping an eye on it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thinking about you Darci and hoping your dad dizziness will just go away, if not I hope they find the problem and can correct it. It could a number of things. Keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Glad you got more news that lets you relax a little, Darci. Sounds like your dad's gets a quick response from his medical team and that's better than having to "fight" to get attention any day! Keep us posted. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Darci, If the medical team is monitoring medication and dizzy spells, it may be a too fast answer to medication, and blood pressure related. nobody has the same effect after taking the same medication. He sounds as he is in good hands. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 When Lucie started her chemo treatment the first time, she had some arhymia of the heart. It has since gone away. It is normal to put a heart monitor for 24 hours if the doc heard something, so they can monitor it well. I am a heart patient and I get to wear that monitor once a year -- just as a precaution. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I found myself quite short of breath - a problem I had never had. It was from the low red blood count. Dr explained low RBC makes the heart work harder. Blood transfusion fixed the problem. Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi Darci, I agree with the others...so many things are possible..low blood pressure, low blood count, heart problems. Just make sure some one is hanging on to him when he gets up so he doesnt fall until the docs figure out what is wrong. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Dear Darci, Has your FIL had a brain MRI? It would be a good idea to rule out problems in that area Prayers, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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