Memory

Hi Kieth... I've been on both oxaliplatin and 5-FU as well as other chemo drugs.  It is a side effect to be forgetful and to do some foggy things.  If It is really bad you need to let the Doctor know and maybe they can lower the dosage a bit.  I have done things like take the milk out of the fridge and put it back in the cupboard.  I've gone to get something  out of the food pantry and have to stand there for a few seconds and ask myself what was I going to get.  To many loritabs for pain will do it to you as well. As I went through different chemo regimens, I have  had different side effects.  When I was on Carboplatin I use to get blurred vision and loose my balance for a second or two.  To stop rambling yes it has happened to me and If you read the real small small, small, print of side effect disclosures it'll tell you the statistics of occurrence for each possible side effect.  I don't read them anymore.  If something is not right or different I say Hey Doc let's cut back or look at something else maybe.  I'm so sorry your wife has to ride the bumpy road of chemo.  The only thing I can think of that helps me the most is to keep hydrated(drink plenty of water or juices) and try to keep up and moving as much as possible during the day and get a prescription to ensure a good night of sleep.  I know it is easier said than done but I guess the key thing is keep on trying and say to yourself I'm in control and wind that will-power up as tight as you can.  God Bless you both.
Jeff G.