Falling

tousled1 · 10-06-2007, 08:33 AM

Vanessa,

I'll be praying that the MRI shows nothing. I know that since I'm on Taxol weekly my legs feel very weak and sometimes just feel like they will give out. I haen't fallen at all though. I attribute my problem to the neuropathy caused by the Taxol.

Jean · 10-06-2007, 08:53 AM

Vanessa,
During hemo I had a few times where I would feel dizzy and my balance
was out of sink.

Glad you and your Granddaughter did not get hurt. Sending you
all good energy for great result with the MRI. Enjoy your walk
and Kudo's to you for particapting.

Hugs,
jean

Catherine · 10-06-2007, 09:01 AM

Vanessa,
I agree rest and add the fluids. Will be praying for a "clean" MRI. Glad you fessed up. You are a strong woman, but these drugs are maybe stronger than we are. Do what you need to do to stay safe, we don't want you to mess up that pretty face with a head plant.

Thinking of you, hugs, Catherine

PinkGirl · 10-06-2007, 12:08 PM

Hi Vanessa
I fell three times during my chemo and herceptin treatments. The first two happened the same way - I had "squatted" down to pick something up off the floor, and I just rolled over and landed on my side on the floor. The third
time was a "trip". I just didn't get my foot up high enough on the steps and I wiped out - did a good job - split lip, 2 black eyes, and a broken nose. I didn't mention this to my docs. I thought it was from the fatigue, the stress, and the poisons being shot into my veins. I did mention the last one because my face was re-arranged and it was hard to hide. I think there could be a number of reasons for your falling. Good luck with your scans, and hopefully you are just clumsy

Peggy · 10-06-2007, 01:15 PM

Vanessa,

I have also fallen a bit. Had two fractures in fact. I simply could not right myself if I got the least bit off balance. Also, I tripped a lot. Anyway, I had the brain MRI and everything was fine. My body just had a hard time with the chemo. I have continued to be dizzy and fall some, so I had another MRI. Everything is still fine. Hopefully, it will be the same for you. I have changed some of my behaviors...I hold on to things more and walk a bit more carefully.

Peggy

PinkGirl · 10-06-2007, 01:28 PM

Peggy made some good points about having to be more careful now. I hang onto railings and am very careful on stairs. I sometimes misjudge where I am and walk into walls or edges of doors. I also make sure I am always in "good" shoes because my feet are a mess (hurt all the time). I am extra careful getting into the shower. Since Taxol, my legs and feet haven't been up to par.

Andrea Barnett Budin · 10-06-2007, 06:08 PM

The dizziness and weak legs/feet that misstep and fumble have occurred to me and still do, though way less. I am extra careful, holding on to things, studying steps and inclines, stepping into and out of shower. I have witnessed first hand the effects of dehydration on a dear friend, who had to stop chemo and had a stroke, and from my husband who stopped eating and drinking when in such dire Shingles pain. I had begged both to DRINK. And I am begging you Vanessa, and all those on this board, to please drink 8-10 glasses of bottled water a day, every day. Like it's a prescription for wellness! It's your responsibility! I count the # of glasses I down throughout the day. 11 gulps = 1 glass. STICK WITH THE PROGRAM! PLEASE...

Good luck on the walk, though I wish you wouldn't because of how *dehydrating* it can be on your body. You therefore have to drink even MORE. I know this is a tough task, but it is essential! And nibbles ev 3 hrs keep you fueled and the fire within stoked! You must take this seriously! A broken anything is not a thing any of us needs at this point in time. Sent with pure unconditional genuine love...
Andi