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Jun 22, 2020 - 3:10 pm
l'm one year out from having stage 1 colon cancer. Had my ascending colon removed. Took 22 lymph nodes which proved to be all negative. Just had my 1 yr follow-up colonoscopy.....it was all clear. I get CT scanned in 3 wks and blood work. MY question..........l battle fatique since the surgery. Doesn't seem to be getting better. l work 40 hrs/wk and workout often. I was put on a CPAP........no help. l drag around all day long. Help !! |
Joined: Nov 2019
It could be many different
It could be many different things: dehydration,low mag/potassium/vit D/protein, etc. Tell your doc, could be an easy fix.
Joined: Nov 2019
I need tto add if you had
I need tto add if you had chemo it can take up to 2 yrs (maybe a lil longer) for the fatigue effects to subside.
Joined: Jun 2020
treatment
no chemo or radiation needed
Joined: May 2019
Have you consulted a dietician?
Might not hurt, and it is often covered.
Joined: Jan 2013
Fatigue
I have never expeienced post surgery fatigue - I have had 11 surgeries, 9 major - and it sounds odd that this should be affecting you so long afterwards.
I presume that you will be having a followup appointment with your Oncologist after your scans and blood work. I would make sure to ask him/her about the fatigue, and then, if you still didn't feel good about the answers, make an appointment with your GP. Take your blood work result to the GP, thus avoiding repeat tests, as that is likely the first thing they will do.
I'm also with Capox Dude about the diet. If you can't afford multiple specialist visits, you could start by keeping track of what you are eating - which is what a dietician would have you do in any case - and make sure you are getting the right kind of nutrients. It sounds like you are getting your exercise in, wihich is also a good way to boost energy.
Yep, I would be looking into why you are still experiencing fatigue.
Good luck, and keep us informed on how it all comes out.
Also, good luck with your upcoming scans, and may you hear those wonderful words NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE.
Tru
Joined: Jun 2020
thxs soo much !!
thxs soo much !!
Joined: Apr 2018
B12 deficiency.
Maybe have your B12 level checked, I had part of my ileum removed along w ith the ascending colon and I am vigilent about my levels, even though no of my docs have worried about it--I pop sublingual supplements periodically. https://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/2012/02/vitamin_b12_deficiency_is_ofte.html
Joined: Jun 2020
thxs........i'll try some
thxs........i'll try some shots.........it's frustrating
Joined: Apr 2017
B vitamins
And there is always brewer's yeast. Not very palatable, but healthful.
Joined: Feb 2009
Fatigue
Fatigue can be caused by different issues as stated above. Also, since you are relatively new to diagnosis with just being a year out, can be very stressful for someone as no one wants to hear the words "cancer." It can be very detrimental to mind and body, especially if you have constant tests, and appointments with the dotor, and just emotional worry. To say that fatigue will go away immediately is hard to say as everyone is different. Talk to your doctor and see what they say. With every test of mine my fatigue starts way before the test is even done. Wishing you some calm coming forward and the best outcome on your scans. Please let us know how that goes.
Kim
Joined: Jun 2020
you make some excellant
you make some excellant points.........as far as cancer goes.........l'm in a good spot..............Stage 1 and blood work looks good and a clear colonoscopy. I'm still concerned........thxs !!