Tiredness, 2 years since diagnosis

Hi Ali

Radiotherapy can have ongoing sequelae that pop up unexpectedly. 
Have you had your thyroid checked recently though I might expect you to have gained weight with a sluggish thyroid but it’s not always the case? That’s the first thing that springs to mind. 

I would bring forward your next onc check up just to put your mind at rest as well. 
Hopefully it’s nothing that can’t be easily fixed. 

Hi Iam 18 moth post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer aanI know of two others who weee  in treatment with me at the same  time who have recently been diagnosed with under active thyroid ,both of them haven’t gained weigh one stayed the sameness the other has lost at least 5 kg.Like Beesuut says the radio an and does have long lasting side effects some which don’t show straight away lSo see your consultant or your g p .I had my thyroid checked in May and will have it checked every year luckily at the moment I am ok with thyroid .

fe your dry mouth have you tried Xyimelts quite a few of us here use them especially at night time for dry mouths.I can now get 8 hours sleep just popping 1/2 of  one in my cheek a try nighttime. They are available on amazon .org from the mouth ulcer company online .I also have had 6 acupuncture sessions for dry mouth and do think it made a difference to my saliva ,so much that I can eat a packet of plain crisps without drinking water .

Hope this helps 

Hazel x

Hi

I am literally at 2 years post radiotherapy and have been experiencing really bad fatigue for the last few weeks to the point where I daren't sit and watch TV as I just keep falling asleep !!. I'm very active so not lack of exercise. I don't sleep well but haven't for years so can't attribute it to that. Iv'e had my thyroid checked once but I'm having another blood test on Tuesday. 

It feels very similar to what I experienced during radiotherapy.

You know what they say about radiotherapy, it's the treatment which just keeps on giving!!

I'll be interested to know how you get on.