Rachel Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Well, the fatigue seems to be getting better, but, I am now experiencing nausea & some dizziness from the full head radiation I had. My last treatment was on Feb 26. It's odd to me because I only just started having these side effects maybe a week ago & the dizziness seems to be worse each day. Has anyone else that had full head radiation for mets or PCI had the same experience? If so do you remember how long they lasted? Thank you for any insight. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Rachel, I had a major loss of equilibrium for about 3 weeks after PCI. My Dr. said the "wax" in my ears would harden over the weeks after and to get it flushed once in awhile. It helped a bit. Prayers for contiued healing. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 7, 2004 Author Share Posted March 7, 2004 Thanks Mo for that information. I will see my internist on Tues and have him check the inside of my ears. Hop your doing ok with the Topotecan. I'm ready for the dizzines to go away. There is gardening to be done uo here & the season is short enough. Take care...Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Hi Rachel, I LOVE your picture! I just wanted to add, although I have never had WBR or PCI, I still wouldn't wait to long to talk to your doc. I would even call your Radiation Doc and tell him/her about this dizziness. This is NOTHING to second guess and you ALWAYS want to be ON TOP of problems. I hope you'll call your Doc on MONDAY! Hope your doing better real SOON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Granted my husband had a brain tumor, a seizure, a craniotomy and wbr, he gets dizzy all the time, especially when he changes position. His neurosurgeon says it is nerve damage and will probably never get all better. Hope yours is just temporary. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 If they have not put you on steroids you may need some. It is a possibly you are having some brain swelling. I had the same thing. But watch the steroids too. They gave me a horrible case of thrust and I lost 20 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Yes, when my dad had the PCI, he felt extremely fatigue and he always went to bed for nap. Anyway, it is better to ask your oncologist for making sure you are in perfect condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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