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Casey Palmer5 said:I was actually just about to jump back in here and edit my post to mention adding curry—specifically turmeric—but then my internet decided to die on me. Honestly, it worked out better because I finally managed to get some decent sleep... anyway, which kind did you pick up and where from?
Susan Diaz91 said:Hey everyone, quick question for those going through chemo—is it normal to have these brief moments where you just black out?
My mom has finished 8 rounds of chemo now. Yesterday was just one of those brutal days (she’s got super low blood pressure), and she actually stood up, got dizzy, and just passed out for a second... totally out of it...
They hooked her up to an IV immediately. It looks like dehydration might be playing a part too, since she barely drinks anything, and she’s already on meds to manage fluid balance because of her heart...
I'm just sitting here thinking, trying to wrap my head around it—is this fainting thing a red flag for something else, or is it just the chemo doing its thing?
She isn't in pain, per se, she's just wiped out. She spends most of her time either lying down or sitting, maybe shuffling around the room a little bit. There's no fluid buildup in her lungs (thank God), but that doesn't mean it won't happen eventually... someone mentioned earlier that Gemzar works, but it's not a forever fix... 😢
Susan Diaz91 said:To all my dear friends going through chemo: is a brief loss of consciousness actually a side effect?
My mother has finished eight rounds of chemo, and yesterday was just brutal for her (she’s always had low blood pressure). She tried to stand up on her own, and she just collapsed—passed out for a moment...
They got an IV into her immediately. It looks like she might be dehydrated too, since she barely drinks anything, and she’s already on medication for dehydration because of her heart issues....
I'm sitting here thinking and wondering—is this fainting a sign of something more serious, or is it just a reaction to the chemo?
Aside from that, she isn't in any pain. She’s just overwhelmed by weakness; she mostly sits or lies down, only moving around the room occasionally. There’s no fluid in her lungs (thank God), though that doesn't mean it won't start happening soon... someone mentioned earlier that Gemzar works, but not forever.. 😢
Susan Diaz91 said:Dearly beloved neighbors who are undergoing chemotherapy, I wonder if brief loss of consciousness can be a side effect...
My mother has completed eight rounds of chemo, and yesterday was particularly grueling for her—especially considering she suffers from low blood pressure—and she actually stood up for a moment only to lose consciousness... it was quite brief...
They immediately put her on an IV, and it appears she might be dehydrated, as she struggles to take in enough fluids while managing heart medication meant to prevent exhaustion...
I find myself reflecting on this and felt compelled to ask whether such fainting is a symptom of something deeper, or perhaps merely a reaction to the chemotherapy itself.
Aside from that, she isn't in pain; she is simply overwhelmed by weakness, spending most of her time either sitting or lying down, occasionally moving around the room. There is no fluid in her lungs (thank God), though that doesn't mean it won't develop eventually... because someone mentioned here that Gemzar works, but not indefinitely...😢
Casey Palmer5 said:I was actually just about to jump back in here and edit my post to mention adding some curry—specifically turmeric—but then my internet decided to die on me. Honestly, it worked out better this way since I finally managed to get some decent sleep. Which kind did you end up getting, and where from?
Casey Palmer5 said:Everyone, send some positive vibra—we really need it. Things aren't looking great, but there’s still a way out, and it's documented in Medline. Damn it, I'm not going to let this situation beat us. And to you, kid, if you're reading this: you're going to have to squeeze through that first tight passage on the right again. I'll help you find the exit so we can climb our way out of this mess together. Honestly, this whole community is going to ride this out with you; everyone is backing you so you can get back in the game. No spelunker is prepared for everything, but we've trained hard enough that we could navigate a sewer if we had to. You'll make it happen. I'm right there with you—and I've got a whole stash of spare regulators ready to go.
casualrider21 said:Speaking of the subconscious...🙄
Dad took his last round of treatment absolutely terribly.
He already blew past the "guidelines"—ended up in the ICU—so we told him he needed to take a break from this stuff. But then he went and took...👎
Plants, plants... plenty of pictures, but zero substance. This patient is dealing with fainting spells every time they move their head—dizziness, no food or water for 15 days straight, constipation, yellowish-white skin tone, stomach pains, vomiting... It’s absolutely horrific.👎
He’s still hooked up to the IVs—looks like they’re trying to get his levels up—but he’s still dealing with those dizzy spells.
We’re definitely pausing—if not stopping altogether—the chemo treatments.
I don't want her system getting bogged down by those toxins—not when she’s already doing such an incredible job fighting off the most aggressive type of lung cancer.
Stay well and keep that positive mindset. Wishing all the best to your loved ones.
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casualrider21 said:@Susan Diaz91/">@@Susan Diaz91 thanks for the support. I suppose I am just so incredibly optimistic that I feel compelled to share it with you all... though even I can't quite fathom where this level of hope and positivity originates from within me. I am certainly no ally to that wretched disease...🙂
Yes, my father has small cell lung cancer with metastases in the liver and bones.
The doctors had essentially written him off by Christmas...
But... we have our own methods, even if they aren't exactly what the MDs would endorse...😉
He has completed 9 cycles of chemo (each cycle consisting of two administrations).
Up to this point, his blood work has been remarkably strong. He has also been taking various germs and natural juices for quite some time... among many other things... huh...🙂
@mistyridge5/">@@mistyridge5, everything is going to be alright 😉
Hang in there, everyone, and "do not give" those bastards what belongs to you...👍
casualrider21 says:
Look, we have plenty of other ways to handle this when our doctor refuses to back us up.😉
brisksurfer said:Which ones? Have you already posted about that? 🤷
nimbletrucker72 said:Hi everyone. I’ve been feeling absolutely terrible for the last seven days. My dad (68) had an X-ray, and they found a 6 cm tumor on his lungs. We went to Jordanovac today, but they sent him home and scheduled a bronchoscopy for December 12th, along with a CT scan of his chest and abdomen at a different facility—apparently, their equipment isn't great, even though the specialists claim otherwise. The doctor just told us not to expect anything good. What is that supposed to mean? Everyone seems to assume he doesn't have much time left. He finally sought medical attention after dealing with intense headaches for about 20 days (plus chest pain, though he's dealt with that for years) which he manages with Voltaren twice a day. Can I realistically assume he’s nearing the end because they won't tell us directly, or is there still hope for surgery or other treatments to slow things down? If anyone can offer some insight, please write back. Thanks!
