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jessiey

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.

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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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Dandylu

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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01/13/2023 at 5:48 PM

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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/cancer/living-with-cancer/effects-of-chemotherapy-on-everyday-life-5096 2023-01-13 17:48:26

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DCline3dogs

02/18/2024 at 9:05 PM

I completely understand as I don’t have anyone to talk to also. I’m a widow & I live alone. My oldest son died in 2021 & my youngest son & his family live 3 hours. My father is dead & my mother has chronic back pain & is immobile. My younger sister lives with our mother & she is going through a divorce from her husband who abandoned her. My sister doesn’t visit me, help me, call me & rarely texts me. I have various cousins, a niece & nephew that are spread out in nearby states but are hours away from me. After I told my friends I had cancer, they quit contacting me. I have learned how to be my own care giver. It has been very difficult. I’ll admit I’ve been depressed, cried a lot, felt sorry for myself but I never gave up. I prayed & read my Bible everyday. Then I found cancer groups online like this one where I could share what I was going through & got empathetic responses. That really kept me going. I hope you find someone to talk to but I highly recommend the online cancer chat groups.

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