Hi Everyone!
My husband Jay has just completed his 2nd cycle of chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine). He said to me today that he was feeling tired but didn't feel tired if that makes sense. He says he just feels `bluegh` is the best way to describe it and just feels like he has no energy to do anything. He is a bit grumpy too and I just wonder if coming off these tablets for 7 days can just be as bad as going on them. He seems to be fine when he's on the Capecitabine I know that might sound daft, but I would have guessed this would all have happened while taking the Capecitabine he's also became a little bit withdrawn again but I know that will pass in a couple of days and he said that it's getting to him in his head now about the cancer although the hospital have been telling him he's doing well. I try to encourage him to try to do things he used to but it's not working. He cooks dinner etc but that's about all I try to get him to get outside as much as possible, but he won't do that either. We come to the caravan and there are plenty opportunities for him to go out for walks, but he won't budge he won't go out unless it's to go out in the car. Don't get me wrong he will do things roundabout the outside of the caravan i.e. wash it down- he likes to keep the bodywork on it clean and have it looking good- and he takes the opportunity to wash the car but for some reason he just won't go for a walk or walk the dog which he used to do. I know psychologically this will be getting to him and I have suggested him speaking to someone and it has been offered here, for him to contact someone at MacMillan but he refuses and I can't make him if he doesn't want to do it. He says he feels `yeuch` after the cycle of chemo for a day or so then he's fine. I just don't know what to do and I just can't force him to do anything. Just wondered if anyone else who has had or is on Capecitabine if they feel really bad during their `down week`. Thanks
Vicky x
