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Sudden lack of energy

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    • June 12, 2013 at 1:21 am
    Tennisgrl
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      Went from feeling fine, on treadmill & working with high energy , to a sudden lack of energy.
      Yavoy 4 treatments.
      On Taxol / Carboplatin 15 treatments , now at 6 week intervals.

      Any suggestions?

      Went from feeling fine, on treadmill & working with high energy , to a sudden lack of energy.
      Yavoy 4 treatments.
      On Taxol / Carboplatin 15 treatments , now at 6 week intervals.

      Any suggestions?

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        • June 12, 2013 at 5:27 pm
        Swanee
        Participant

          I think one of the hardest things to accept when you're the patient, is that your physical strength and wellness may be compromised and impacted by the treatments you undergo.  This is especially hard if you have always been a high energy person who has difficulty slowing down.  However, I think your body is screaming for rest, listen to it and give it what it needs!  You've been through a lot, I can't imagine with all you've been through,  having the energy to get on a treadmill!  Try walking in your neighborhood or town and get out and move but don't put expectations on your body that it cannot meet, it's already maxxed out and working hard to fight back…..REST!

          Wishing you continued success with your treatment!

          • June 12, 2013 at 5:27 pm
          Swanee
          Participant

            I think one of the hardest things to accept when you're the patient, is that your physical strength and wellness may be compromised and impacted by the treatments you undergo.  This is especially hard if you have always been a high energy person who has difficulty slowing down.  However, I think your body is screaming for rest, listen to it and give it what it needs!  You've been through a lot, I can't imagine with all you've been through,  having the energy to get on a treadmill!  Try walking in your neighborhood or town and get out and move but don't put expectations on your body that it cannot meet, it's already maxxed out and working hard to fight back…..REST!

            Wishing you continued success with your treatment!

            • June 12, 2013 at 5:27 pm
            Swanee
            Participant

              I think one of the hardest things to accept when you're the patient, is that your physical strength and wellness may be compromised and impacted by the treatments you undergo.  This is especially hard if you have always been a high energy person who has difficulty slowing down.  However, I think your body is screaming for rest, listen to it and give it what it needs!  You've been through a lot, I can't imagine with all you've been through,  having the energy to get on a treadmill!  Try walking in your neighborhood or town and get out and move but don't put expectations on your body that it cannot meet, it's already maxxed out and working hard to fight back…..REST!

              Wishing you continued success with your treatment!

              • June 12, 2013 at 11:15 pm
              POW
              Participant

                I think Swanee is absolutely correct. You may be used to "pushing through the pain" but things have changed. Now you need to learn to listen to your body. Rest frequently. Eat healthfully. Exercise moderately. Keep your immune system revved up. You can go back to your intense workouts later.

                • June 12, 2013 at 11:15 pm
                POW
                Participant

                  I think Swanee is absolutely correct. You may be used to "pushing through the pain" but things have changed. Now you need to learn to listen to your body. Rest frequently. Eat healthfully. Exercise moderately. Keep your immune system revved up. You can go back to your intense workouts later.

                  • June 12, 2013 at 11:15 pm
                  POW
                  Participant

                    I think Swanee is absolutely correct. You may be used to "pushing through the pain" but things have changed. Now you need to learn to listen to your body. Rest frequently. Eat healthfully. Exercise moderately. Keep your immune system revved up. You can go back to your intense workouts later.

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