When does it get better

Shell46 1 hour ago

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Hi everyone, I only came across this forum 2 weeks ago and have been stalking it ever since finding some comfort from all of you so thank you.

I have just finished 2 days ago my 28 days of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The past two weeks the pain and tiredness just kept coming. I feel like every time I go to use the toilet my pracisting my labour breathing.

Having down day today feeling emotional fed up with being sore and tired, I know the nurses did say it would continue to be sore but I've just had enough now.

Suspose I just seeking here to find some comfort again as to when it will stop being sore.

PEB24 1 hour ago

Hello Shell46,

Welcome to the forum and a very big well done on completing your treatment.

I really feel for you right now and well remember those few weeks post treatment as being really hard.

Although it’s a relief not to have to do the daily journey, it’s a tough time with the tiredness and pain. I know people heal and bounce back at different rates, but I think how you’re feeling right now is both normal and understandable. Your body and mind have been through so much and although you’ve finished you can’t underestimate the impact.

It honestly does get better although I know that’s hard to believe when you’re in the midst of it. For me I would say the pain subsided after 4 weeks though the tiredness did go on for longer. For some it was quicker and many report a quick turning point in the 3rd week.

I hope that you’ve been given something for pain relief. I held out through treatment until the very last days and the early days of recovery and it helped. I also took stool softeners.

I really hope you turn the corner very soon.

Healing hug to you xx

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