On 6/15/2009
beeboe wrote:
I would like to know of experiences with cisplatin which(?) caused lowered Magnesium levels and consequently a left-sided seizure with a resultant right brain infarct. My husband has subsequently experienced low Mg+ levels which have responded unsuccessfully to replacement magnesium via intravenous infusion.....Although he also HAD atrial fibrillation on hospitalization I am reluctant to assign the case of the stroke to his heart.
I think all the chemo drug (platinum base drug) caused / alter your body generattion of electrolytes. My mom is the same thing, to be exact, she is short of potassium (could due to diarreah & lasix water pill too), magessium, phosphate, all main ion electrolytes. Somehow my mom's body is o longer able to retain those in her body anymore... I just dont think it is a sign of stroke.
IF you said stroke, why dont you google or go to healthline.com for info on mini stroke signs info to reassure yourself.
Take care,
Victoria