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Fatigue

pamaluka
pamaluka CSN Member Posts: 7
edited March 2014 in Long-Term Effects of Treatment #1
I complete my 6 cycles of Carbo/Taxol on 15 May '02 and have been experiencing alot of body aches, weakness and this overwhelming fatigue. I can just be sitting at the computer at work, and all of a sudden I feel like I've been ran over by a Mack truck! While having my treatments I did have weakness and fatigue that would occur the day after my treatment, but it improved by the time I had my next go-round, (21 days). My Dr. said that I have Neuropathy and really couldn't tell me when or if it would get better. It seemed to take me forever to get back to work, and I'm still not working full time yet. I've been on pain pills since starting my treatments and have found that they actually help in the fatigue. My problem is that my husband's disabled and although he gets disability, I'm really the bread winner, so to speak, and I really need to get back to work full time. My question is, if I can manage the fatique with the pain pills will I be doing myself harm? I have a co-worker who's really concerned that I'll get hooked on the pills and think exercise might help. So far exercising hasn't helped... How long is to long to be on pain pills?
Thanks in advance,
Pam
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  • BrendaHenry
    BrendaHenry CSN Member Posts: 23 Member
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/138401/fatigue

    Today it's December 2nd 2024. I've been undergoing a lot of fatigue with breathlessness. I am on oxygen for other pulmonary issues as well as the cancer. I take vitamins B12 and a multivitamin, and I'm also taking iron because the chemo has given me anemia in my kidneys. I'm trying to figure out what I can do to have more energy. I read that you had pain and that the pain pills were helping you with your energy. You ask the question how much is too much or when taking the pain pills could become a problem. I hope that you will address these concerns with your doctor because your doctor may be better able to direct you about the question you're asking. I would not want to see you become addicted to pain pills as that can bring about another problem that you don't need. Perhaps you have already resolved your problem. I hope that you have found a good resolution. The site is new to me. I just became a member in late November of 2024.

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