I went through hyper cvad with ara c and retuxin the frist of the year had a bad reaction to the ara c on the last treatment. I am still real weak has anyone else had this experience or have any ideas how to build strength. The Dr. is not really any help
2006-10-31 10:36:55 · 5 answers · asked by frannie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I had a different course of chemo than what you did - I had breast cancer. I have been done with chemo for 3 years - I am still fatigued. My doctors told me it was caused by the radiation I received and another treatment that damaged my heart - both of which may cause long term fatigue.
Have you had your heart checked for damage from the treatments? If not, it may be something to look into. If that is ruled out you may want to talk to a different doctor and look into what your best options are for safely building your strength up. If you can start with a light exercise regimen - walking, hand weights, etc. and gradually build up. Speak with a nutritionist about making dietary changes and a homeopath regarding specific supplements aimed at helping your energy levels (I would only add one or two to start with to see if they make a difference for you).
2006-10-31 15:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by greyrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally have not been through the experience, but what I do know is your body can get comfortable with or use to almost anything and when you stop something your body has gotten use to it can be come weak, you become ill ( vomitting, too much sleep, not enough sleep, constipation, diarhea, or other. The one way to make your body stronger is drink lots of fluids (WATER) everyday, get plenty of rest (only in the evening), make yourself get up and walk during the day time (even if it is just in your own yard or house). These things can help build your strength alot!
2006-10-31 11:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by no.#1 Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's going to take a long time to build up strength. Your body has been through quite an ordeal. Start slowly and don't give up. Take short walks. I know you have the energy for much more. Enjoy the fact that you survived, and take it slow.
Best wishes to you!
2006-11-01 00:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know much about it other then hearing people say they are very tired all the time after chemo.. b12 shots might help that . and eating bananas everyday 2 put potassium back into your body.. weakness is another story.. the thyroid will make muscles weak.. maybe you can find a answer by typing in chemo in google search bar.. and maybe someone in answers holds the answer your looking 4.. best wishes ~
2006-10-31 10:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband drank BOOST it helped him. Good luck
2006-11-03 06:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by crumcake422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋