Hi everyone , hope you’re all doing alright
MOAN ALERT
so as the title says , I’m feeling rough !
Finished chemo in September , surgery in November and RT in January. I’ve started hormone treatment in December and hopefully starting Abemaciclib this week too
I just feel incredibly unwell , sore joints , achy , nauseous, exhausted . RT area is itchy and a little painful 4 weeks after I’ve finished ( it’s all healing well and I’ve been checked out )
Did I say exhausted….the fatigue is something else ♀️
My mind is in overdrive terrified ! Anyone else ?
L xx
It sounds exhausting, the hormone therapy has probably reached its peak. It's catching up with you, the aftermath. It's to be expected in some way. Check in with the various professionals you have access to, some of the symptoms might need treatment. I start radiotherapy on Thursday. I didn't have chemo.
It's a whole minefield of issues. Do you have creams or gel for the breast. I have osteoporosis and problems with my knees even before Letrozole. I take vit D and calcium supplements. My GP was quite helpful last time I saw her. I got exercise for the knees from a physio, walking and staying mobile is important. It's about distraction as well, it's a s..t time to feel like this. I've been reading a lot of the messages. So many are saying the same as you. Must be good to be on the other side of it in some ways. Xxx
I think it’s still very early days for you still. I finished chemo December 21 and was just beginning to feel better then radiotherapy in February knocked me back. Was beginning to feel better again by mid March then got covid. I went back to work part time in the July but it took me until September to feel my energy levels more like normal.
Thank you both
I am glad it’s done but still feeling very apprehensive, I suppose that’s pretty common too
I have aloe Vera gel & aveeno and a week or so ago , my oncologist said to start using bio oil . Good luck with your RT Sabrina , keep well hydrated and moisturised , I found it really straightforward and the radiographers were just brilliant
I think I need to learn the art of patience I think Gilliebean , I just feel so frustrated! how are doing now ?
L xx
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