Your Replies To My Muscle Pains

tuscany39
tuscany39 Member Posts: 4
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Thank you all for your responses. I don't feel like it's just me anymore. It's so difficult as I'm sure you all have experienced, to feel that little bit of energy after chemo is done. It seems like such a large amount of energy in comparison, and I end up doing more than I should because in my mind I still feel like I'm normal, not undergoing cancer treatment you know? I've accepted it, but still act as if I'm my normal self. I'll be starting radiation on Thursday & was hoping once that's done (mid-November) I can get into a fitness program ... but, I'm not sure - will that make me feel better or worse??? I know things will be different in my life now because of what I've been through. THAT is what I'm having trouble with. I want it back to the way it used to be ... in my dreams. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bummed out about it, as a matter of fact, I've kept my spirits & attitude positive all along, it just gets me a tad down to think about it.

Now I'm blabbing - I just wanted to say thanks for your support.

Clara

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  • I_will_survive
    I_will_survive Member Posts: 31
    #2
    It is hard to pace yourself when you feel good...I still find that I have to do that occasionally. I think most of us understand how you're feeling as far as being normal. Just remember, not returning to the way things used to be can be a good thing too. I, for one, find myself being much more patient with my kids and husband. I just don't let things get to me as much as I realize the time I spend with them is so much more valuable to me now. I plan to be around for a very long time, but my outlook on life is much different and I don't consider that a bad thing. There's a song lyric that goes: "someday I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying". I think about that anytime I see people getting upset over the little things. In some ways, I'm glad I have been given the chance to live like I'm dying. What a different world this would be if we all looked at life like that. Okay, I'm probably rambling...lol...just take heart and know that things will get better. You're entitled to your down days, we've all had them...just pamper yourself a bit on those days (I would take one-hour uninterrupted baths on those days...did wonders for me).
    Joni
  • bunnie
    bunnie Member Posts: 233
    #3
    Hi hope all goes well for you.be careful and dont over due it during rad i dont know if it had anything to do with it or not but i worked rigth up until my last rad and know iam paying for it it is taking me twice as long i fell to get back too where i should be.so dont push yourself listen too your body.Best of luck in everything.Bunnie
  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #4
    I returned to a fitness program for women over age 40 one month into radiation therapy. It helped tremendously! There were 8 machines, I think, and I would only do what I could do on any given day. But it was a lot more than I would have gotten sitting in the recliner in front of the TV watching quiz shows! If you explain to the owner/trainer when you go to check the program out, they can tailor your program to your capabilities. Usually, they let you try stuff out on your first visit. Go for it!
    Love,
    Denise
  • SusanAnne
    SusanAnne Member Posts: 245
    #5
    Hi Clara,

    Everyone is different of course. It all depends on what your activity level was before your treatments began. For me, I had just lost 45 lbs. before being diagnosed and had been exercising 5 days a week. It was important for me to continue working out all through my treatments (except for a week off after AC infusions). I had heard that many women GAIN weight during chemo and I was determined that I wasn't going to do that. I'm proud to say that I succeeded. That's not to say that I didn't experience fatigue and take daily naps to get thru, but I believe staying fit throughout my treatment (which lasted 15 mos.) helped me sail thru! Good luck with radiation this week.
    Susan
  • tuscany39
    tuscany39 Member Posts: 4
    #6
    SusanAnne said:

    Hi Clara,

    Everyone is different of course. It all depends on what your activity level was before your treatments began. For me, I had just lost 45 lbs. before being diagnosed and had been exercising 5 days a week. It was important for me to continue working out all through my treatments (except for a week off after AC infusions). I had heard that many women GAIN weight during chemo and I was determined that I wasn't going to do that. I'm proud to say that I succeeded. That's not to say that I didn't experience fatigue and take daily naps to get thru, but I believe staying fit throughout my treatment (which lasted 15 mos.) helped me sail thru! Good luck with radiation this week.
    Susan

    Hi Susan ... wow ... you kept a fitness regimen during treatment? And I thought I was tough. Don't know how you managed, but way to go. I had lost 20 pounds before being diagnosed, and that was just from changing my eating habits. Funny, another woman I know had dropped some weight as well before being diagnosed. I'm attending the Breast Cancer Awareness Day seminars in Toronto tomorrow & am loaded with my list of concerns/questions. Hopefully I'll get some clear answers instead of ambiguous ones. Thanks for your support.

    Clara

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