Tonic after radiotherapy?

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Hiya guys 

I’m on seeking wisdom re ANYTHING that you found gave you energy after treatment had ended?  My ten sessions finished 7 weeks and I am EXHAUSTED.  I am back to work and three weeks ago I was swimmPray tone1and walking and full of energy but now … BOOM, I am heavy with fatigue and if you’ve any secret tonics I’d love to hear Pray tone1 Have a great Sunday and take care x

  • Only thing I can recommend is to pace yourself and try and eat as healthily as possible (and drink lots of water!)

    It will pass. Xxx

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    Former Member in reply to DollyP

    “It will pass” sounds good - thank you x

  • It honestly does. 7 months on post-radiotherapy I'm back up to previous level of fitness, and more :-)

  • Hi, even really short walks might help, my oncologist told me to walk every day, even only 5-10 mins and I have to admit, it always helps me. Best wishes 

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    Former Member in reply to Irishgirl16

    Thank you, I was positively striding a few weeks back but these legs feel like each one is ten stone.  I’ve taken a few days leave to regroup and get a dip in the sea/jumpstart my system x

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    I feel for anyone going back to work and having to deal with C and the treatments it brings.  I’m nearly 200 yrs old so am a lady of leisure but I do walk regularly with my little dog roughly 5 miles a day (in 2 shifts)! I find it helps with the stiffness of RT/ lymph removal and bone ache. I can only suggest exercise in any way you can..no secret tonics, just every other month no alcohol for me…I wish you well xxx

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    I love this comment, thank you.  Five miles is mega but yours sounds lovely.  Hearing everyone’s coming out the other side is music to my ears and what I needed.  THANK YOU xx

  • Maybe ask for a blood test - I've just had one which showed my iron levels were very low. I'd been struggling with tiredness, feeling dizzy etc and a dry mouth and just assumed they were side effects of anastrozole. Two surgeries last summer plus radiotherapy - so much going on you that you forget to think about whether it might be something else.

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    Former Member in reply to Louise42

      thank you, GP said If symptoms persist we can do blood tests…it’ll be grand.  Just hearing that everyone is clawing way back or bouncing in some cases is heartening.  I hope you’re keeping well xx