When do you feel better after final chemotherapy?

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Hey. Hoping everyone is as well as can be. 
I had my last chemotherapy a week ago (4 paclitaxel then 4 EC which I have found hard, every 2 weeks). 
I thought by now I’d feel ok and I do feel better (stopped being sick, no nausea today, can eat) but I’m exhausted after about an hour and a half and doing anything like mopping the floor is knackerng me. I can’t walk the dogs, my BP keeps dropping and I have passed out several times. I go on holiday in 5 days to Cornwall… so looking forward to it….. will I be back to normal?????? 
sending strength to you all xx

  • Hi

    I finished my chemo end March (12 x paclitaxel). I actually continued to feel worse for the following 2 weeks, but then gradually regained my stamina. 

    Even now, I wouldn’t say I’m back to full strength but i feel pretty fabulous. 

    Be kind to yourself as much as is practicable. Initially i just aimed to get one thing ticked off my to do list each day and took it really east. I always tried to get out for a walk and I think that helped a lot. 

    Good luck,I’m sure you’ll soon be feeling stronger