So tired of being tired

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Hi , i've not posted for ages , i've been in limbo. I had to stop my immunatherapy 6mths ago and then wait for the side effect to calm down. Im so tired all the time  and secretly worried about what then beasties are doing .im seeing.my consultant in 2 wks and dont want to ask silly questions . Does anyone else have such consistant fatigue ,any hints on how to ease it ? I hope every one is having a gentle dayb

  • Hello  

    Good to see your name pop up . Sorry to hear you had a rough time . I was actually just reading a thing about cancer /treatment fatigue from a drug company the other day . I will have a look to see if it had anything worthwhile to say ( if I can find it !)

    Take care ,

    Court x 

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  • TThank you, i seem to be loosing my days thro lack of umph x

  • Thank you   i seem to be loosing my days thro lack of umph

  • https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/physically/fatigue/managing-treating-cancer-fatigue
    It was actually a Pfizer one but it only suggested exercise but no detail . Linked in the above one that seems more holistic .

    Mum does get tired but I still try and get her out everyday as I feel it’s worse if she does not get out .

    I will keep looking .

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Hi Africa1. I have well-being counselling and they talk a lot about pacing. It can be difficult at times but try and do some physical activity when you are least fatigue. That act in itself can help you feel better - endorphins and all that! Regulating your sleep pattern might also help. I’ve read it can be helpful to go to bed around the same time each night so my phone now chimes when it’s bed-time. I get particularly fatigued from 3pm onwards but seem to perk up again after 8pm. A psychologist suggested that I listen to my body and take an afternoon nap but worried that will impact my regulated sleep pattern.

    Hope this is of some help to you.

    MiB

  • Thank you Court I'll.give that a try ,I feel as if i could sleep 24/7 even with a resonable sleep at night. 

  • Thank you very much , i'll try your tips tho its the day time exhustion thats frustrating me , i feel like a need to sleep so much of the day I dont ,I  fight it and stsy awake  I  take a daily 15/20 min walk in.the local park, try to keep.busy but am drained tottering ŕound . I'll keep you posted . Have a gentle day 

  • Have you had your electrolytes checked lately ? 
    Court 

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