Gracie Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 ....eventually come out of it? Honestly, I feel like my sister is already gone in a way. It's only been a month or so since her diagnosis but in the past couple of weeks she has gotten so weak. The past week she has been mostly "out of it", sleeping on and off and not talking much. She is having trouble walking and is uncomfortable for most of the time she's awake. I want to believe that it's the effects of the meds, and once she is strong enough to fight (after the fluid is removed from her lung) she will come around again. But, friends, I'm just not too sure. I love her so much and I want to believe. Please tell me she has a chance. Yes, I'm severely depressed right now. I can't lose her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 I hope this didn't come out sounding insensitive. I apologize if it did. Maybe I should've posted in the Family Members forum. I just feel so lost and sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Oh Gracie. I am so sorry for what you and your sister are going through. Just keep breathing and hoping. My prayers are with you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Gracie, is your sister still having problems with nausea? I just wonder if she is getting enough liquids, could she be getting dehydrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Gracie My heart just breaks for you. I know how you feel and there is no worse feeling than that of being helpless. I certainly think your sister has a chance. She is probably feeling the effects of the chemo and that does take a lot of energy. She should be on something to help her with the nausea..but a lot of those types of meds will make her sleepy. Be sure she is not de-hydrated. I would call the Dr. and tell him how she is feeling and see if there is anything else she can do. I will be praying for you both over the weekend. Take care. Love, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thank you, I will definitely bring this up (dehydration). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 (((((Gracie))))) There is always hope!!! Never, never give up. Once she has that fluid drained, she will hopefully feel much better. I am praying for the both of you. If you need to talk - PM me. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Gracie, I have read over this post several times. I know how you are feeling and I wish I could answer you. I hope there are medical people, whom you can trust, to answer some of your questions. Every cancer case is so different and it's hard for anyone to really answer your question. I can just tell you that I have been at this site and reading for nearly 4 years and I've seen many people in the condition your sister, sounds like she is in, turn around and pull out of it. I just want you to know that I will be keeping her, you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us updated. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellit74 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Gracie, has she semmed more out of it since she started the patch? Like i posted before, my Dad got so unbelieveably confused and out of it (like night and day) when he was on it that we took him off. and I have also seen him very confused/out of it when he was dehydrated. it could be a combo of both. Definitely call the Md if you think that there is even a possibility of her being dehydrated. It can never hurt to get a little extra fluid! Shelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith711 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 My heart goes out to you, your sister and your family..... When I was going through this and was extremely concerned about my sister and no longer able to discuss the situation with her (b/c of her confusion and just not being herself) - I would call the doctor directly and speak to him without my sister knowing. It would clarify things for me, and good or bad, I would have a better understanding of what was going on. I don't know if that would work for you guys but it helped me.. and the rest of the family because i would pass on what was said and then we could deal with it. Right or wrong, I would not tell my sister what was discussed - I didn't see any reason to upset her - and she could ask the doctor as easily as I could but she didn't so we felt she didn't really want to know details anymore... she wasn't asking and didn't seem to care about seeing her scans or anything. Prayers going out for you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 My grandfather got really confused when he was dehydrated and we added hydration therapy 2x a week for a month because he was so confused. He didn't know where the bathroom was in our house and he got lost. He also sleep so much when he was on chemo and radiation. Prayers are with you all. It is so hard but I would ask about getting hydration and asked if home health can come do it so that she can be at home and rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Found out today that she doesn't take the anti-nausea meds unless she feels nauseus. Is this what could be causing some of the discomfort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb10653 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Gracie, sorry you and your sister are going through this. The chemo nurses told my husband not to take the meds (Other than the three days of EMEND) unless he felt the need for them so I don't think that causing it for your sister. I hope she starts regaining her strength, the answers above are accurate and I would try to see if dehydration is a problem. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Gracie I am so sorry that your sister is having such a hard time. My only advice is to make sure that her doctor knows exactly what is going on, how she is feeling and acting. Don't count on her to tell him, you or her husband should. My prayers are with you both - i will be watching to see how the appointment goes tomorrow. Peace Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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