S. Jane Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 My Dad (Chick) has been having a real tough time. After his complete remission he took the doctors recommendation and had PCI. He couldn't complete the 20 treatments, he completed the 15. He was awfully dizzy and weak. Though he expected some terrible headaches, he didn't get a one. His appetite isn't great either and he has lost a few pounds. The PCI swelled his brain and caused this imbalance problem. Now 5 weeks later, he is still having the same problems and feeling awful. He will not contact the doctor because the doctor said he could feel the dizziness and fatigue until the end of July. It seems like it has been too long to be this debilitating, that he should be feeling better, and less dizzy, instead of incapacitated for three days in a row (I just got back from spending three days there). Any insights? He isn't on steroids, since he was weaned from predisone right at the start of the PCI. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I don't have the experience to be able to help you with the medical stuff. I just want you to know I am wishing for the best for your dad and your family. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I was started on steroids during the PCI due to PCI causes the brain to swell and I was having pretty bad headaches which went away after I started the steroids. I would maybe ask the Doc about getting him back on steroids and see if that helps. Many prayers for a quick recovery. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Jane Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 Thanks David C and Elaine. I'll pass on the information you gave me David, and hope he will contact the doctor. It is the squeaky wheel that gets listened to, and I wish my Dad wouldn't be so quiet. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Jane, I agree with David C. 100%. My husband was on decadron before, during, and for a while after, WBR to eliminate edema, swelling and headaches, and it worked. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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