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Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Sep 11 9:32pm | Replies (31)
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My husband has been done with treatments for four months and still has no energy some days, or he might do some yard work and have to rest more. I heard some people say fatigue could last a year or more. This might be the new normal he thinks.

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isadora2021 | @isadora2021 | Jul 15 7:49am

I’m sorry to hear that. My fatigue fortunately improved remarkably within 6 months after my treatments ended, although even a year later I would still hit the wall on occasions. My hair, nails etc were also remarkably better within that 6 month period. We’re all so different. It’ll take take how long it takes, and we need to be kind to ourselves 🙏

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Rubyslippers | @triciaot | Jul 21 8:33am

Four months may be too soon to accept as the new normal. The body takes time to rebuild and adjust to the assault of treatments. As @isadora2021 mentioned, 6 months might be needed.
For me, at 70 yo, all the time sitting and being out of a regular physical routine means I lost muscle mass and strength. I think it only takes 3 days of bed rest to start the muscle loss.
Wishing your husband the best in his recovery! Hoping the fatigue lessens soon. Take care of yourself!

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