chemotherapy and not wanting to talk or do anything

neversurrender
neversurrender Member Posts: 3
in Lung Cancer #1

Hye,

 

Dad is running on chemotherapy, i realized this chemo has made him talk less, like he doesnt interact much , he answer questions in one word answers only. I dont know if hes depressed or something but from the way i look at him he looks kinda fine. any idea what i can do to make him interact more.

 

Thanks for your help

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  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #2
    never

    Sorry you had to find us.  Chemo make you feel bad and there are meds that can be taken to counteract nausea.  Sleep is what I mostly did.  I was already on anti depressants so depression wasn't an issue but it could certainly happen while going through treatment and experencing all  of the shock associated with a diagnosis of lung cancer.  Very scary, your dad probably would benefit from talking to other cancer survivors.  A very good sight is Inspire lots of survivors there.  I wish you and your dad well. Lori

  • dennycee
    dennycee Member Posts: 857 Member
    #3
    Welcome!

    The advice Lori gave is golden. Chemo wore me out and it got worse as it progressed.  How is his fluid intake?  Dehydration can make it worse.  Even being vigilant I managed to become dehydrated.  The way to check is to gently pinch the skin on the forearm.  If it remains tented for a moment after you let it go he is dehydrated so call the dr.  

    After he finishes chemo his energy will come back slowly.   What kind of chemo is he receiving.  

  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 3
    #4
    Hye,
     
    Yeah i always run the

    Hye,

     

    Yeah i always run the dehydration test on father, he is good ,maybe slightly dehydrated , but nothing out of the ordinary. his psych is pretty great,but ever since  he started running on "alimta" known as pemetrexed , this started to happen. now ive read that one of the side effects of alimta is mental fatigue, so i guess it might be it.

    Thanks for your care everyone :-)

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