 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Yes, dizziness is fairly common, especially in the post Tx. There can be many reasons for it, malnutrition, dehydration, pain meds, etc. Sinus infections and pressure on the inner ear can cause dizziness or vertigo as well. Have her be very careful standing up or getting out of bed. There were many times that I almost blacked out doing that.
If she is taking an antibiotic be prepared for a thrush bloom as well.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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