I am jumping on this website to keep an eye on the new people who are needing my fabulous advice and support (smiling). I didnt work during my 7 hits of chemo, and still havent gone back yet, and have been able to rest when I need to and focus on looking after each annoying side effect. I found that making myself lie on the floor and do my old stretches from way back improved my aches, I found a lot of my discomfort came from lack of movement. I had lots of nice hot bathes, and still do my stretches daily, depending on whats annoying me the most. I need to sleep each arvo for awhile, if I dont, I end up going to bed early. I only do a few jobs each day, like a load of washing, or dust a room, but the movement is good. Each Chemo I started the same, a 5 minutes stroll around the garden on day 10 and then worked up to 15 or 30 mins, depending on how I felt each day. I have re-read the info on this website about exercise and they say do what you can, however, dont over do it, and dont sit around all day. Frustrating, but you have to listen to your own body to work out what too much is. I have the Pilates DVD they sent me, and that has been great, but I dont do it every day. Fatigue is real, and I was warned about it. Mine was worse at the end of the chemo, and glad they gave me a 5 week break before Radiation started. That causes fatigue too, I cant take any tablets, as Im triple negative, so they only have those 2 techniques to back up surgery for me. Both cause an accumulative effect. So the longer you have repeated treatment, the more draining it is. I am now taking Swisse Mulitivitamins, and Magnesium and Calcium for muscles too. But I didnt spend the money on them until I finished chemo. check with your dr. first if you want to take anything. Disrupted sleep during the night will make us tired, and I got up a lot to pee in the beginning, because you need to drink so much water to flush your kidneys out. I drive my car, but aware my focus is shabby, and one day recently I crossed a one way street but looked the other way. So fatigue effects us all in a variety of ways. It removes our patience, concentration, and ability to laugh at stuff we normally do. I found I grabbed a coffee with a friend every now and then, but didnt have the energy to socialise much. It will all come back. What always helps me is to discuss my worries with some-one, or to get fresh air, sunshine or go for a short stroll. (cant call it a walk). I am also learning to not be so hard on myself. If you need to sleep then do. If you have anyone offer to help, take it. I only have my husband to rely on, as we moved to Launceston just before this happens. Its amazing how close we are now we have been through this. A lot of good comes out of it. I have also spent extra time making phone calls to people who care, teaching myself how to paint, and appreciating great books. I am in my 7th month since I found out I have breast cancer, and so far, Im doing ok.... take care. xx Bel