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Have Type 2 Diabetes. Black Out With Falls, Fatigue. History Of Stopping Chemo Due To Affect To Kidneys. Change From Clexane To Fragmin. Side Effects?
my brother has just stopped chemotherapy as he was reacting badly to it. it affected his kidneys. last dose was 3 weeks ago. he has type 2 diabetes. he has just changed from clexane to fragmin for dvt's. He also has an ileostomy following dowel resection. over the last week he has been getting up for the toilet at night and blacking out causing falls - he is very weak & frail although he has just received an all clear scan. What may be causing the blackouts and could it be the recent change to fragmin?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
Hi, it is called the postural hypotension, it can occur to any one at any time, due to starving, heat stroke etc, it need not be due to any high levels.
To prevent such things further he must have a good food, and should have follow ups of B.P. and general health. I advise you to take the juice of palatable vegetables like tomato, carrot, beet root etc. Thank you.
To prevent such things further he must have a good food, and should have follow ups of B.P. and general health. I advise you to take the juice of palatable vegetables like tomato, carrot, beet root etc. Thank you.
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