i am just over 6 mths finishing treatment and am on tam.
i still feel so dizzy and yuk a lot of the time. flushes seem to be getting worse too
not too bad with aches though
i take primrose oil and cod liver oil
permenently tired and dont sleep too well
ive just had bloods and ecg done all fine, doing bloods again in 3 weeks
what else can i take to pick me up a bit, im nervous of what i can take vit wise with tam.
there is nothing left for the dr to check so i feel its down to me
im seeing the chiropractor on thursday for a free consult as someone suggested a tweek in my neck might help the dizzieness
I’m a bit like you. Finished chemo in March and have not yet had a day when I dont feel ill. I saw Doc 2 weeks ago and she said it takes at least 6 months to get over treatment as its such an assault to the body. I suppose she’s right. I think its easy to expect everything to bounce back to normal but thats just wishful thinking, I guess. Just wish it would hurry up!!
It is hard to still feel yuk after the treatment! I’m a year last month since 12chemos, 5weeks radiotherapy and 18 herceptins (with a little heart failure during the herceptin which got better phew!)… and I thought I’d be well by now - but since going back to full time teaching in Easter I have been so tired!! My cousin brought all my insecurities to a head last night when she said I had to ask myself why I was so tired now - she ‘knew people who had had worse cancer than me and they werent so tired…’ She did me a favour though coz I went straight to the help line this mornign and onto this website - for support from folk who know what we are going through… it is not laziness, or depression , or negative thinking…But things will get better I am assured. It is hard to get the balance right with working - Im having to think carefully about cutting my work hours. I live alone except for my two darling chi’s and my big fat black cat…and they keep me cheery when I’m feeling too tired to do anything. Hope you have something/someone who is there for you when you feel yuk! I’ve been reassured that the exhaustion WILL pass - its just that our bodies have been through a major fight - and won - but it takes time to regenerate and heal…take care…
I’m 3 years on from the finish of chemo and 2 1/2 from Herceptin. About once ever 6 weeks I get a weekend where I am pretty exhausted and I have to have a rest. I joined a gym this week and had a programme worked out for me as I am determined to build my stamina up a bit. My OH has joined with me for company as we think the mutual support will keep us on track (hopefully!)
my 5 yr old keeps me cheered up(and on my toes) no one else to share the load with though,but my mum is great.
the wierd heart beats at night stop me sleeping too. ecgs are all normal so im having a 24hr one fitted to come home with,should be fun