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What Causes Excessive Weakness After Having A Chemo Therapy?

my daughter has ms and is getting chemo treatments usually every four weeks. It has now been 6 weeks and she is experiencing more weakness than usual. She just doesn't feel right. coul dthis possibly be a side effect of the chemo therapy . Should she go to the hospital and probably wait several hours and still not get any answers
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She has excessive weakness which is very common after chemotherapy. It is a common side effect of chemotherapy. She needs iv fluid management and if needed hold the next dosage of chemotherapy till she become normal. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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What Causes Excessive Weakness After Having A Chemo Therapy?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has excessive weakness which is very common after chemotherapy. It is a common side effect of chemotherapy. She needs iv fluid management and if needed hold the next dosage of chemotherapy till she become normal. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.