Fatigue and immunotherapy

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Hello , I'm on my 3rd session of immunotherapy and very thankful for the advice and care I'm getting but am struggling with the body numbing fatigue. After being an active 70yr old I now seem permenatly exhausted, I still try and walk every day but my umph has gone and I fall asleep at the drop of a hat . My Dr says if it continues they will need to lower the dosage which I'm hoping to avoid Soo does anyone have any advice on how to pick up my energy levels please , I  don't want to roller blade lol but a perk up would be wonderful. I hope everyone is having a gentle day  x

  • Hi 

    I will tag in  and  . I know Hayley in particular had mentioned her husband was experiencing a lot of fatigue .

    Hope it settles for you . 

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Hi Africa 1, I have had very little fatigue.  When I have my treatment and the day or 2 later I do feel fatigued, so them days I just rest. On the 7th I'll be having my 21st round. All I can really  is eat a good diet and rest when your body needs too. Keep talking to your team. Don't worry if treatment dosage is lowered, you'll still be treated. I hope this fatigue is sorted out for you, do let us no how you are doing. Thinking of you. Stay positive, it does help. Take care Muscle Thumbsup XX

  • Thank you Court I appreciate you tagging x

  • Thank you Moi2 , I'm reluctant to accept things in my life are a little different ,this is all still new to me so your 21 was in a way a wake up call , I will be making the most of my good times  Blush and talk to my team  Thank you , I hope you have a gentle day  x

  • Hi my husband has fatigue quite often he also suffers with breathlessness too he's 1st surveillance scan was stable after starting immunotherapy we are waiting for the results from the second scan. X

  • I'm fortunately not had the breathlessness just headaches and fatigue . I hope his results are stable again this time and continue to be x