I saw my gastro today/he's very concerned (m)

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about my side effects.

I'm not anemic, but my dizziness is constant and extreme, as well as

my fatigue. I wrote down how I've been feeling and what little I've

been doing.

He's a great doctor/really listens to me. His exact quote was " I'm

concerned that you were dizzy and fatigued before the treatment

started and now it's much worse---it could be an underlying

neurological problem . .

Dr. S. noticed some nystagmus when doing the eye test with me--

perhaps it's vertigo or an inner ear problem.

He called my PCP and I'm leaving soon to catch her last appt. Dr.

Shehab said he's 75% sure he'll be telling me tomorrow to

temporarily

stop treatment (depending on what my primary says about additional

tests).

Dr. Shehab said that stopping tx now temporarily would be much

better

than toughing it out and having to stop for good partway through.

If

I feel much better after 3-4 days of not treating, then we'll know

it

was the treatment and adjust accordingly. He also acknowledged that

he knows it's not my depression and said my attitude is very

positive.

More prayers, please . . .this was tough to hear.

Robin