asmakis Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 My dad has been weened off the Decadron to prepare for the clinical trial. This morning however he had terrible pains in his chest. I'm not sure what it is. Is the lung cancer actually painful like that? He's also noticed blood in his stools. What could this be from? Shoot we were doing so well for a while and now he's got these symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Amanda, I'm not sure what those symptoms are about, but I would give the doctor a call "just in case." I know that fatigue is one of the symptoms of stopping Decadron, I'm not sure if the doctor told us if there were any more. Good luck, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Pain in chestr could be several things. I would think a trip to ER To be safer than sorry just in case, but do not know all facts. Is there a shortness of breath? If yrd might Be Pericardial Effusion possibly. Am not a Dr and never stayed at Holiday Inn express so do the right thing and of course let us know. Sending Prayers For good news and Thanks for participating in Clinical Trial. That takes a lot I know and I respect everyone who participates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi I have to agree with Randy. A trip to the ER definitely sounds like a good idea. Best to err on the side of caution. Keep us posted, Sending prayers and positive thoughts Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I agree that calling or seeing a doctor is essential. I was weaned off decadron and the effects were pain in bones. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Blood in the stool needs to be checked out right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It has been a few hours since your first post, so I hope you are reading this after you returned from the emergency room. Sending prayers that it is nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmakis Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 My mom and dad are actually out of town this weekend. I just called (again) moments ago and my dad is feeling fine. The pain was only this morning. I hate to pressure them to go to the ER right now- they're trying to "get away". I intend to have them follow up tomorrow when the Dr. is in. Thank you all for your words of advise- they are not in vain. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yes it needs to be checked out. Chest pain could be indigestion, and blood in stool could be from chemo, but need to assume the worst and prove differently. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 While i was weaning off of decadron i had chest pains. All the docs have assured me that it is not the decadron. I think it is the decadron. The heart tests they have done on me show that my heart is healthy. If steroids affect leg and other muscles and make them hurt, why not the heart too. It is a muscle also. This is all just my opinion. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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