After effects of treatment

Hi - Welcome to the group, and I hope you find some useful advice and support here.

I’ve only quite recently finished treatment, so still expecting some of the side effects to take a bit longer to go - and I guess this makes them easier to deal with for now. 17 months must feel like a long time though and, although we all understand  we may never fully regain the capacity we had pre-treatment, it helps to have a goal to aim for.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll be reluctant to start down the route of more drugs (haven’t we all been pumped full of enough of those already ?!)…..but I’m a big fan of alternative therapies, vitamins/supplements and dietary interventions. Not sure if you’ve explored any of those already? - but wish you all the best in finding something that helps with your aches and fatigue.

Love Bx

Thank you! This has crossed my mind and im thinking of trying acupuncture to deal with the pain. Not thought about supplements, do u have any recommendations .. i eat pumpkin seeds as was told lack of magnesium can be a problem 

I started taking a vitamin B complex to combat neuropathy - and have been told that B12 in particular is good for fatigue. If you don’t want to take a supplement, foods rich in B12 include: meat, fish, cheese and eggs. Foods high in iron, such as shellfish, red meat and spinach can also help with fatigue.

Be great to hear how you get on if you feel like posting here again,

Bxx

The dreaded neuropathy, my toe nails have come off again, not all of them but some on the left foot which is where i have most neuropathy! Will try the b complex to see if thst helps thank you, i try to eat very healthy fresh food every day.. some days i struggle tho as i dont feel particularly hungry. I try to walk as often as possible and was a keen golfer, some days i can manage a few holes which is a bonus, better than nothing but i need to rest for two days after. Will post again 

Yes - neuropathy is a pain. Haven’t lost my toenails (yet) - but have it in both feet, mainly the middle 3 toes. Feels like someone has put very tight plasters on them restricting movement . I find they feel very cold too whenever I stop moving around and put my feet up (so I now have special thick socks for evenings as well as a nice fluffy blanket to wrap around !).

Hope you find the vitamin B helps with both your neuropathy and your fatigue……will share any other useful hints and tips I pick up.

love Bx

Thanks B, does your heart good to know theres someone out there whonunderstands. I got up this morning full of the joys of spring. I felt full of energy and alive!! I danced in the kitchen to songs on the radio (Boom radio, im an oldie… but very young at heart) im now on the sofa in a heap♀️it was worth it tho

LOL

Dancing in the kitchen sounds very therapeutic……and if cancer teaches us one thing it’s how to appreciate the little things in life that make us feel good.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend,

Bxx

Iv recently been diagnosed with ovarien cancer. I waiting to go to Preston hospital for a full hysterectomy and biopsies plus any de bunking. It's all new to me. I do feel tired and I have fibromyalja. Thank you for your posts x

Hi Jeno, I’m sorry your on the journey no one wants to take, but hope these little pointers help you. Take BIG knickers, after op you won’t want anything tight touching your wound, earplugs are a big help, wards are busy n it’s difficult to sleep, I took my I pad and  listened to relaxation music, a guy by the name of Jason Stephenson sleep talk down was something I listened to throughout my stay in hospital, helped me relax so much. Take peppermint oil drops which you can mix with warm water, helps with wind pain after op. Soft mints to stop your mouth from feeeling dry were a great help to. I wish you all the very best, it’s tough but doable. Good luck x

Thank you for the advice, I will get peppermint oil. Its all such a shock. I thought I'd be more likely to have a heart attack ect as Iv been taking blood pressure medication for years or problems with my liver as I like to drink wine x