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01/10/2023 at 2:20 PM

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Although I finished all my rounds of chemo last year, I still feel like I am reeling from some of its side effects. My brain still feels foggy and my hands sometimes shake nervously. It has also affected my phjysical relationship with my husband as I don't feel the same energy or vigor. A constant cloud of tiredness always remains and makes me wonder if it was all worth it. How have your experiences been post-chemo?

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01/13/2023 at 3:04 AM

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Hi @jessiey

How are you doing today?

I'm sorry to hear that you are stuck in a post-chemo fog. I will tag a few other members who may be able to share their experiences with you.

@patsymom48 @chrissy62 @Bvalde91 @SullyMVP25 @Gordana @lisaspagna @angie27 @Hope13 @dkimball @sulligrl69 @Mom718 @Rwilson @Honeii @Witness @DarCass61 @MauriR @Rickstrew @dr3amy67 @Keithl @Boomchaka @Lannie @julsjuls3 @MrsMoore08 @raerae @Angela @pjflyer52 @angelajenrob @Kev2020 @BarbaraL @MichelTrottier @ewalker @MonicaS @Msgout @Rolmoto @Curly top @Jwkw96 @ArtistSteve @J_sinay @Star9concepts

What did you experience post-chemo? Did you regain your strength? How long did it take? What advice can you offer @jessiey ?

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Post Chemo effects on everyday life https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/effects-of-chemotherapy-on-everyday-life-5096 2023-01-13 03:04:58

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02/20/2023 at 6:19 PM

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@LizziB For me it was neuropathy and balance issues. Taking gabapentin for neuropathy , but nothing much helps balance, even physical therapy, which I do advise after chemo. I think the brain fog,etc. Goes away eventually, Your age might make a difference also. My first chemo at age of 40 was not as bad as 70.


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it has also happened to my cousins, she used to describe the feelings like that also


Post Chemo effects on everyday life https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/living-with-cancer/effects-of-chemotherapy-on-everyday-life-5096 2023-01-13 17:48:26

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