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Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 8 | John’s blood pressure never really recovered after chemo. He suffered from postural hypotension and had to take things slowly. Unfortunately he wasn’t the kind of person who would walk or move slowly. There were a few cares and then he fell and fractured a rib. If low blood pressure is an issue for you, do have a family member learn how best to help a fallen person to get up SAFELY. Just pulling the person off the floor isn’t helpful at all. There are a number of YouTube videos for training caregivers. Have a look at those. I’m sorry you’re back in the hospital, I hope you’ll feel better soon.
Gloria
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards
Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016.
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