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ppurdin
ppurdin CSN Member Posts: 1,181 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1

I have had 3 of my 18 Chemo treatments.I had a brake this week.I have been very tired and fought with the fatigue All week.nothing seamed to help.Not the medicine not the anacide meds. I wouldn't think I would feel bad the week I had a brake.Still have my hair.eye lashes fell out.the tiredness is the worse.The shot you get the day after treatment does that help with the tiredness.Thanks for the imput.

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  • wholfmeister
    wholfmeister CSN Member Posts: 315
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    Hang in there!

    You are doing great.  Fatigue is an annoying affect of chemo (and cancer) that is cumulative, meaning it tends to increase as the treatments continue.  Staying hydrated and nourished helps some, but mostly you just have to balance the rest and activity.  Rest! A lot! But don't stay in bed...you have to keep moving some, even if it is just a walk around the yard.  Don't let the fatigue scare you.  It is just a part of the battle.  You're doing great!

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