2007-02-27 14:50:23 · 15 answers · asked by iluvcb 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Totally normal. The chemo is working to destroy cells in his body. Unfortunately, it is an indiscriminate killer, knocking out both healthy and un-healthy cells. The end result is that the body is worn out and sleep is necessary.
What is key is for you to keep your father moving and active. Rest is critical but so is activity. Even if it is walking around the block, get your dad up and moving. It will help to keep his attitude positive and his mind and body more active and stressed in a healthy way.
Good Luck!
2007-02-27 15:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by george_o_jones 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's probably his anti nausea medication that is making him sleepy. It will pass once he stops taking the meds (usually a few days after stopping the chemo he'll start feeling better). Let him sleep it off.
Actually, I've never seen him be tired from taking the chemotherapy . . he's on a two week cycle of low dose chemo right now and he often is up late playing online games on the computer. Hmmm.
I would suggest that your father be examined to make sure that nothing else is going on . . make sure that it is the medication and not some other underlying cause. I suspect though that it is his anti nausea meds . . . ativan and benedryl can make the patient really sleepy.
2007-02-27 23:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kemo tends to make a person feel really weak & exhausted. In my opinion its normal. Do make sure he gets lots of rest & eats healthy. That helps. Also... let him know u'll always be there for him :) Making him happy, does wonders! :)
Take care.
God bless
2007-02-27 22:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Shobha 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is very normal!! The kemo makes them very tierd!! The peson that is haveing it dose not have an amun system left!! I am very sorry for you!! It is hard. Do not let him drive if you can take him as much as possible!!
2007-02-28 14:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Megan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal and good at the same time. Its better he be putting all extra energy into healing from the last dose. Positive thoughts are crucial.
Enjoy him when he is awake and tell him to sleep when he isn't up to the company.Hopes and Prayers are with you and your dad.
2007-02-27 23:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son was in the hospital fo four months last year fighting cancer. At one point he slept for three weeks sraight. Chemo does make you very sick and very tired.But, sometimes it's not just the chemo. just from taking care of my son i notice all kinds of things add to the exhaustion like depression and fear. Try to keep his spirits up and help him keep mobile even if its just exercising him in the bed. oh, and take care of youself too. Cancer affects everybody involved physically and emotionally too. But im sure you already know that. god bless you and your family , I am praying for you.
2007-02-27 23:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by lots of ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Chemo is very draining on the body and can make you sick and tired. Some of the therapy intentionally makes you sleepy to give your body a break. Let him sleep. I'm sorry to hear that he is sick and I pray that he recovers. Blessings to you and your family.
2007-02-27 22:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he dosent need to sleep all the time and the oncology dr will tell you this he needs to stay as active as possible sitting or laying will cause his potasium to drop i know he is weak but he needs to keep trying to do something i take care of 2 cancer patients my mom and my husband one gets chemo and the other gets radiation i know and have talked to there dr
2007-02-28 08:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemo makes you REALLY tired.
I seriously tired for 2 years after my chemo was over.
But hey, I'm still here.
Best wishes
2007-02-28 08:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's quite normal.it takes all the energy out of them and makes them quite weak..they want to sleep and regain some of their strength back...when my friend gets cemo i have to almost carry her inside as she has no energy and she almost falls down,so yes let him get some rest so he can get a little stronger every time,,,goodluck and god bless you and dad,,
2007-02-27 22:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋