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Post treatment ongoing side effects/ niggles
Is it just me getting spooked by these and is there any details anywhere about possible ongoing side effects or physical niggles as it would sure help allay my anxiety
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No @Romla it is certainly not just you who worries about those side effects and niggles. Most of us are quite a bit more anxious about things after diagnosis and treatment.
In many ways (I am nearly 5 years post diagnosis) I think that perhaps our biggest battle is to find a way to live well (and with less anxiety) after active treatment ends.
It does get easier as time goes on and with experience, I guess. As a rough guide my doctors say that give a new pain or symptom a two week time limit. If it has not gone away during that two weeks then get it checked. My GP is wonderful about anything I have a concern with and I have had a few checks on different things that have persisted past that 2 week time frame.
This network is also a great place to seek reassurance. There is often someone with a similar experience who can help.
It is normal to worry but if you find it is overwhelming you then seeking help from a counsellor is often something that can help you to feel less anxious and improve your quality of life. Take care. xxx
In many ways (I am nearly 5 years post diagnosis) I think that perhaps our biggest battle is to find a way to live well (and with less anxiety) after active treatment ends.
It does get easier as time goes on and with experience, I guess. As a rough guide my doctors say that give a new pain or symptom a two week time limit. If it has not gone away during that two weeks then get it checked. My GP is wonderful about anything I have a concern with and I have had a few checks on different things that have persisted past that 2 week time frame.
This network is also a great place to seek reassurance. There is often someone with a similar experience who can help.
It is normal to worry but if you find it is overwhelming you then seeking help from a counsellor is often something that can help you to feel less anxious and improve your quality of life. Take care. xxx