Tiredness
Hi guys
I've had 5 chemos, and I have to admit the last one has knocked the stuffing outta me. I'm going into what should be my "good week" but still feel really tired and just drained.
Is this normal? It's just by this stage I thought I'd be feeling somewhat normal- not able for climbing mountains, but just not feeling so tired all the time!!
Is there anything I can do or take to elieveiate the tiredness??
Thanks a million
Xx
Hi Wilmaone!
Are we allowed things like berocca on chemo?? Great stuff! I'll certainly give that a go!!!
Hi Neadi
Unfortunately the effects can be cumulative so the tiredness can increase the further you go on treatment; and it can continue for so long after; make sure to get rest and I find if I'm planning on having a busy day then I try to have an easy/rest day after.... I finished chemotherapy and a few months after finishing Herceptin.
Take it easy girl!!
Thanks encee.
I'll certainly heed that advice, but it can be very frustrating when you just want to feel normal isn't it??
Hi
Yes i asked when in chemo about berocca and was told yes.im still taking them.As encee said it is cumilitive so do rest up.Your nearly at the finish line.
xx
Thanks wilmaone!
I was taking them before chemo and stopped thinking we had to come off all supplements. Was helping my husband at work today and took 2 when I got home!! Hopefully they'll give a bit of a jolt!!!!
Thanks
Xx
Hi Neadi
Fantastic you are nearly there.Yes the tiredness gets worse as you go along.I used to take a berocca every morning during chemo and doubled it for the last two just to give me that extra little boost.
Do listen to your body though and rest up when you need to.
xx