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Hi
Er pr + her 2 - stage 0
I finished.
Radiation, April 2nd this yr, my fatigue hit at the end of April.This is four months since radiation. I started to feel a bit better but now I am leveled again. I have had alot of deaths in the last 5 mths 4 actually. Plus caring for a mom with my sister with alzhiemers. She finally got placed this week. I don't know if it's all the stress as i have not been able to rest properly since coming back home after radiation . Or if this is the norm. Still waiting to see my endocrinologist.Because also I was taken off a hrt after 14yrs and having alot of menopause systems anxiety, hot flashes, mood swings. I just want my life back to what it was before radiation. Am I unrealistic to think?I should be feeling better. Plus have fibromyalgia
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I can relate. I had dcis,stage 0 hr+, in spring of 2022. I did lumpectomy and 15 sessions of radiation. I've been stru6wuth side effects from the sromatase inhibitors since then.
I have had fibromyalgua for over 30 tears.
I've had hypothyroidism about as long.
Recently my thyroid has been getting worse,making my fibro flare. Everything hurts,I'm exhausted. I'm hoping to get my dr to adjust.my thyroid meds. Usually if my tsh is in a certain range my fibro is better.
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I think it can take a while, especially given all of the other stressors in your life. Without going into detail, I had a lot of stress in my life before during and after radiation as well. My cancer was similar to yours, but I was stage 1A. I would say it took me at least a good 7 to 8 months before I was back to my old self. Recovery will be different for everybody - there are those who snap right back and others, like us, who need more time. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body. It’s essential to take the time to rest when you need it, even if it’s just a 20-30 minute nap. Put yourself first if you can, and be patient with yourself — you’ll eventually get to where you want to be. Sending you strength! Good luck!