angelofcharlie20 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi There, Today my Father has been really tired - well he's been tired since he came home from the hospital. He's also on hospice care now. I'm so worried that this is it. I heard that being constantly tired is an indication of the body shutting down. Anyone know of anyone that has bounced back from being extremely fatigued? Anyone know of anyone being referred to hospice then having to cancel services because of a major improvement/miracle? Thanks, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 My wife was constantly tired during the four years she was a survivor. It was either from the treatment, or medications, or stress. I was constantly tired, too, as the caregiver. We just worked around it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Never Had the Chance to usde hospice. Deb was always tired, but pretty much the norm until she passed away. Not really excessively tired. I wish I had more advice for you but The best I think I can offer is prayers and Hugs for everyone right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi Shirley: I hope your dad gets some strength back and bounces right out of hospice. I don't know of any specific instances, but I have heard that some people go to hospice for a while and then check out when they feel better. I have had 2 chemo regimes and one radiation treatment in the last 2 years. I am about a month out of my treatment now, and I still feel tired, but I am feeling better. I think the tiredness persists for a while after you complete treatment. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi Shirley, Sounds like your Dad has had some heavy duty treatment. It's only natural that he would feel a bit worn out. I'm with Don. Prayers for your Dad to bounce back from treatment soon. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutbar Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Shirley. Twice now my Mom has gone into an almost coma like state. She would sleep for 2 or 3 days barely waking up at all and not eating or drinking anything. Both times we thought this was it. Both times she rallied and came back from it. I will say though that mentally she is getting worse and worse. More often she doesn't make sense than does because the brain mets are getting worse. It's a long hard road for everyone. My prayers are with you Shirley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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