dizziness and the shivers

Limey
Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all. I have been on various chemo regiments since 2004. currently i am on irinotecan and avastin with many irritating side effects such as nausea, diarrhea and severe cramping.

Well now i am having problems with dizziness on ad off throughout the day. I also spent my day yesterday with our fireplace on (the room was at 80 deg) and I was under the blankets shivering. I do not have a fever, flu etc.. anyone else have these type of side effects?? I am going in for a saline infussion today for slight dehydration.
thanks
Mark

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  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #2
    I hate to hear that you are having so many problems with your chemo! Hope they can give you a drug that will counteract the drug your taking and make it all better. Jo Ann
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    Oh, Mark....sorry for your new troubles!

    I didn't have the chemo you are, but did become severely dehydrated. I was EXTREMELY cold and VERY dizzy....as soon as I was rehydrated via IV Bollus in the hospital, these symptoms improved dramatically....

    I am sending my biggest, WARMEST hugs!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #4
    KathiM said:

    Oh, Mark....sorry for your new troubles!

    I didn't have the chemo you are, but did become severely dehydrated. I was EXTREMELY cold and VERY dizzy....as soon as I was rehydrated via IV Bollus in the hospital, these symptoms improved dramatically....

    I am sending my biggest, WARMEST hugs!

    Hugs, Kathi

    thanks Kathi and JoAnn. My partner works for a patient ground and air trasnportation company and there are nurses and pramedics running all over the place. I am walking around with a bag of salline to get rehydrated. The group (his friends here) are so caring. they have decided to mmake this a weekly ritual for me. It is good to be loved. one of lifes most underappreciated gifts.
    Mark
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #5
    Hi Mark,
    I think that sounds like a great plan. It really sounds like dehydration to me too. I didn't have that problem with FOLFIRI, but I did have it when I first did chemo with the 5-FU/Leukovorin. I think chemo just makes a person require more water than the average Joe. Well, anyway, I am so glad to hear that you are being well cared for, you are quite right about love. It is certainly one thing that none of us should take for granted!
    Best wishes,
    Susan H.
  • crazylady
    crazylady Member Posts: 543 Member
    #6
    Hi Mark,
    I'm sorry you're having such a hard time!

    I'm currently on a one month break from chemo. I am feeling so much better and have so much more energy that I'm reluctant to go back on chemo. I know I have to though.
    I'm glad that you have people taking care of you.
    Take care,
    Jamie
  • sandyjg
    sandyjg Member Posts: 71
    #7
    Hi there,
    My hubby also is on the irinotecan with erbitux and he has the same things as you. Our home is so hot I cannot breathe. I bought him an electric throw that he keeps on him in the living room while he is in front of the fireplace. We bought an electric mattress cover that keeps his side of the bed toasty warm. We try to keep a beenie hat on his bald head to keep him warm. It is a struggle and has been for 6 months. He is not dehydrated, does struggle maintaining thyroid and potassium level. We thought these were the reasons for his cold. We are counting the minutes and hours until summer. Good luck, hopefully this too will pass.
  • apache4
    apache4 Member Posts: 272 Member
    #8
    I canrelate. I am freezing here in Tampa at 70 degrees outside. My hands are like ice. I thought it was from the previous Oxaliplatin, but I am also on irinotecan now and am also having some dizziness. Hydration is good with me...must be a side effect. Hope you feel better soon.
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
    #9
    Mark,
    Sorry to hear that you are having these problems.....I am sending lots and lots of warm hugs your way.
    You are right, it is good to be loved. And it sound like you are loved by many. You are always in my thoughts-
    God bless-
    Val
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #10
    Hi Mark,

    I am so sorry to read about your side effects. I hope your saline infussion brought much relief and your are feeling better today.

    You remain in my heart and prayers.

    Love,

    Kay
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    #11
    Hi Mark. So sorry you are having these effects. I don't know why you are having them, but when I got cold & dizzy during treatment it was due to dehydration mainly; also, poor nutrition since I could not make myself eat much. I pray this will pass and I am so glad you are surrounded by love. Hugs to you.
    Kirsten

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