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Will’s situation

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    • September 30, 2010 at 1:27 am
    Lori C
    Participant

      Will is still vomiting despite doing alternate Compazine & Zofran.  I am forcing fluids into him as much as I can .  He is not urinating much, which worries me, because he's drinking a fair bit.  The hospital said to bring him to the nearest ER if I thought he was getting dehydrated.  I will give the meds one more day to work but I'm getting frantic.  He's so tired.

      Will is still vomiting despite doing alternate Compazine & Zofran.  I am forcing fluids into him as much as I can .  He is not urinating much, which worries me, because he's drinking a fair bit.  The hospital said to bring him to the nearest ER if I thought he was getting dehydrated.  I will give the meds one more day to work but I'm getting frantic.  He's so tired.

      This is the sickest he's been so far and it's pretty discouraging.  The chemo nurse said that given the clean brain scan she was quite sure this was chemo related, but of course, I'm worrying it's the cancer spreading.

      Just a very discouraging day.

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        • September 30, 2010 at 2:18 am
        bestday
        Participant

          From time to time I've logged on and read your posts … I just wanted to send some love and support your way. I hope that Will starts feeling better soon — this must be incredibly tough on you. I have so much respect for you and have to believe that brighter days are ahead for you and for Will. I wish I had some wonderful, insightful advice, but I can only say … from a melanoma survivor in Idaho — hang in there and know that you're not alone!

          • September 30, 2010 at 2:18 am
          bestday
          Participant

            From time to time I've logged on and read your posts … I just wanted to send some love and support your way. I hope that Will starts feeling better soon — this must be incredibly tough on you. I have so much respect for you and have to believe that brighter days are ahead for you and for Will. I wish I had some wonderful, insightful advice, but I can only say … from a melanoma survivor in Idaho — hang in there and know that you're not alone!

            • September 30, 2010 at 2:27 am
            makedoandmend
            Participant

              clean brain scans are always good.  Having someone like you in his corner definitley gives Will a great chance to beat this.  Praying for you guys.

              -pat on li

              • September 30, 2010 at 2:27 am
              makedoandmend
              Participant

                clean brain scans are always good.  Having someone like you in his corner definitley gives Will a great chance to beat this.  Praying for you guys.

                -pat on li

                • September 30, 2010 at 2:28 am
                jag
                Participant

                  Lori, when I went through chemotherapy, I had all sorts of ups and downs.  Sometimes the best thing to do is to rest, and keep somebody comfortable.  Icy cold things were also helpful.

                  I wish you and Will the best.

                  John

                  • September 30, 2010 at 2:28 am
                  jag
                  Participant

                    Lori, when I went through chemotherapy, I had all sorts of ups and downs.  Sometimes the best thing to do is to rest, and keep somebody comfortable.  Icy cold things were also helpful.

                    I wish you and Will the best.

                    John

                    • October 1, 2010 at 9:35 am
                    Janet2
                    Participant

                      I am sorry to hear that Will is still vomiting despite medication. I hope he soon improves. From personal experience I know chemo can have bad side-effects despite taking anti-sickness drugs. I agree with what others have said and hopefully with the rest etc things will get better.

                      Janet 

                      • October 1, 2010 at 9:35 am
                      Janet2
                      Participant

                        I am sorry to hear that Will is still vomiting despite medication. I hope he soon improves. From personal experience I know chemo can have bad side-effects despite taking anti-sickness drugs. I agree with what others have said and hopefully with the rest etc things will get better.

                        Janet 

                        • October 1, 2010 at 12:57 pm
                        ValinMtl
                        Participant

                          The clean brain scan should give you some hope Lori.  Hang on to that and keep doing what you are doing, hopefully each day henceforth will show an improvement. I pray Will's situation gets better.  Val xx

                          • October 1, 2010 at 12:57 pm
                          ValinMtl
                          Participant

                            The clean brain scan should give you some hope Lori.  Hang on to that and keep doing what you are doing, hopefully each day henceforth will show an improvement. I pray Will's situation gets better.  Val xx

                            • October 1, 2010 at 2:02 pm
                            molly
                            Participant

                              Lori,

                              I am so sorry to hear that Will is so miserable. What about the Emend that several mentioned? Maybe it's worth a try…everything just doesn't work for everyone. Best of luck.

                              • October 1, 2010 at 2:02 pm
                              molly
                              Participant

                                Lori,

                                I am so sorry to hear that Will is so miserable. What about the Emend that several mentioned? Maybe it's worth a try…everything just doesn't work for everyone. Best of luck.

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