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au0rei
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8 years ago

Achy joints and Exercise During/Post Chemo Treatment

So as I have mentioned in another post, my last/4th chemo was 4 April and I am into my third week. My legs feel really heavy most of the time, knees and groin ache when i try stretching them or squ...
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Hi Au0rei,
I just exercised as my body allowed, on flat days I did go for a walk even if it was to the corner and back. I accessed a gym instructor when I got a little stronger for 1:1 sessions initially then joined in with a circuit group adjusting the exercises to a lower level. Also do some swimming and that helps my right arm. 
Just do what you can, and slowly build as you are able, take it one day St a time.
Trace xxx