acute leukemia and exercise

I know you’re a mover and a shaker…and sitting still isn’t in your normal daily life. Exercise while being treated for AML is helpful but only do as much as your body allows. Don’t over do. Your body is working hard, along with the chemo to help rid your body of cancer cells.
It takes energy to do that. So if you’re exercising to the point of not feeling well, that tells me you are overdoing. Some modifications will be needed during the next few months.

What will be effecting your blood counts right now is the chemotherapy you’re receiving. Don’t worry about the numbers dropping. It is normal during treatment. They will drop very low mid cycle and you won’t feel like doing much of anything for a week or so until blood cells get the chance to rebuild during the break in chemo.

For now, focus on rest, light exercise and nutrition!
It’s important to drink plenty of water during the day. Aim for at least 60 ounces during the day of room temp water.
Eat as healthy as possible with good proteins, fruits, veggies. But avoid greasy fried foods, avoid hot/spicy foods.
Eat Greek plain, fat free yogurt at least once a day to help your gut. You can put a little jam, honey or fruits in to make it palatable.

It would be really helpful to keep all of your AML conversations in one place instead of posting a new discussion every time. For continuity let’s try posting your AML journey here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/things-just-got-worse-acute-leukemia/

By keeping conversations in one place you won’t have to look all over for the really helpful answers you’ve been receiving from other members, along with myself. How does that sound to you? ☺️

Thanks Lori. I have not had any Chemo yet. Waiting for a start date. Since I want to go on vacation in about 2 weeks and my doctor says my blood counts have stabilized or stayed about the same, she says if my counts are about the same in 2 weeks I can take my vacation. It appears Chemo after that.

I have lots of things I want to do in the next 2 weeks what require moderate exercise for a little while at a time. If I start feeling bad I will/can stop and rest. If the exercise will lower my blood counts and prevent me from vacationing, I will take it easy. I'm just wondering if exercise can lower blood counts.

Your right, I forgot you told me that a while back. Is there any way to put this in my original post?