Fatigue management
Hi! Just wondering has anyone come up with a way to manage Fatigue. I am finding as time goes on it is not improving. In my recent checkup with the GP he asked me to think about what medications I...
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Its probably one the most common side effects. My medical team told me it realistically takes a good 12 months to get over Chemo and start to feel quite good again. I think we don't realize the complexity of the effects, what its done to our bodies, I know I never really thought about it.
Im 8 months post chemo, still get sore feet and legs, however have to say Ive been seeing a Kinesiologist and this is the ONLY thing that has actually helped aleviate some pain and get me moving more. I used to exercise, but was debilitated for 4.5 months through treatment, so getting back into even walking has been horrendous. I did an 8 week rehab program at the Epworth in Melbourne and it was amazing!!! so so good! It really has gotten me moving and building some muscle mass again, as all of it was depleted due to inactivity.
Fatigue is mostly from treatment, Im on Arimidex and thats renowned for joint pain. Minute I finished chemo I was put on Vitamin D daily. I find out next week my bone density results yikes!
I think its a balance of things, but I find a little exercise and rest when needed mostly listen to your body. I find it tough when youre juggling kids and work with no support..so I have to be extra kind to me. Id say the fatigue has improved but when it hits its sudden and I need to nap LOL. Oh and yes I get the dizziness sometimes too, even if Im just sitting, its weird!
Melinda x