Chick is dizzy, fatigued, more dizzy, very tired.

[S. Jane]

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

[Elaine]

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

[Remembering Dave]

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

[S. Jane]

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

[stand4hope]

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