Fatigue is a side effect most of us who have gone thru rads have gone thru. It can last for a very long time (months, even up to 2 years).

Sounds like he may have a circulation issue. My only problem with circultation was my tongue gets numb and turns gray. Sounds weird and it freaked me out when it first happened.

The better your husbands nutrition, the better he will feel. Same goes for hydration. It does take about 4 weekd for most rad patients to start to feel a little better. It can take up to 2 years before an almost full recovery is completed.

Just remember, everyone is different and heals at their own pace. The worst is now behind you both, best of luck with everything.



Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile