Extreme Fatigue

• By pattyp1
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 4:46 pm
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hey, Kathy,
carbo can knock you on your butt if you're not careful - first, drink water - or juice or popcicles - and flush it out. second, the biggest thing you can do to fight fatigue is exercise - a lot of studies suggest that light exercise (for example, walking around a short distance) will help a lot. there is one important point that you need to remember - tell your onc nurse and ask "is this normal?" - if it is, you will rest easier, if your degree of fatigue is not normal, then the doctor needs to hear about it.

hoping you feel better soon!!! hang in there!!!
hugs
Pat

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• By peyz33
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 4:53 pm
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yikes - do what patti says - you should be feeling better in a few days...chemo stinks.....
karen

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• By kosby
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 5:02 pm
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Thanks for the reply - I think maybe I haven't been drinking enough fluids this time aound so I will definitely increase that. I haven't been walking like usual beause it has been so cold - I suppose that does play a big part in it all.

Thank for your support.

Kathy

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• By kosby
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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Karen -

Thanks for the support - think I'll go get a bottle of water and put my shoes on and take the dog out.

Thank you.

Kathy

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• By peyz33
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 7:15 pm
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My dog saved my sanity when I was going thru chemo - now he makes sure I get out and walk alot - you will feel better if you are active. I know it hard - and cold dosen't help - but I feel better when I go to the gym and move my body - drink something that will restore your electrolites too! Hang in there!!!! We/I am here .....
Karen

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• By pattyp1
• Posted October 24, 2008 at 7:17 pm
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and don't forget to laugh - cancer cannot grow in the presence of silliness and giggles....

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