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Swelling side effect
I finished my chemo two weeks ago (4xAC + 4docetaxal). I have now gained 4 kg of fluid. It is painful and makes me so tired. I have tried excercise every day, drinking lots and fluid tabs. It is reall...
Give yourself a bit of time--the steroids are probably contributing, you've been artificially menopaused (if you were not there already) and I think that it takes a good while for your gut to start working properly after chemo. This is, of course, the sort of thing your oncologist needs to know, but it's an all too common story.
I've found getting back in the pool has given me some relief which lymphedema physio did not. Its hard to exercise when you feel like shit, but it's worth persisting.