nancyp's Cancer Blog
February 18, 2010
Hi Everybody,
It has been a while since I have posted. I am just wondering “is it normal to still feel so tired” 8 months out of treatments? I am still sooooo exhausted after work that it concerns me. I just went to the doctors on February 1st, had blood tests done and told them that I still feel very tired and they don’t seem concerned about it. I just wondered if anyone else feels/felt this way. Any feed back would be appreciated. It just makes me worry. Thanks to all of you and I think about you all often. Take care.
hugs and love
Nancy
Is It Normal to Still Feel Tired?????, 
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December 17, 2009
Hi Everyone,
I had a biopsy done on Friday Dec. 11th and my anxiety has been roaring high…..I received a call from my doctor this morning that it came back CLEAN! This is all I wanted for Christmas. My kids have been asking me what do you want for Christmas and all I say is to be Cancer Free. Thanks to all of you for all your support and prayers. I continue to pray for all of you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
love and hugs
Nancy
Nancy,
What a wonderful Christmas present! I am so very happy for you! May you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
Love ya!
Eva
Posted on Nancy—
I am so very happy for you! This could not be any better news and getting it right before Christmas is the best gift ever. I hope your anxiety level is near zero now and that you will be able to have a stress free holiday with your family, except for the usual holiday stress! :) May God continue to bless you with good news and good health!
Love and Hugs—
Martha
Posted on Congratulations Nancy, that is wonderful news, now you can finally relax and certainly enjoy Christmas the way it should be, I am so happy for you.
Mike H
Posted on I am so Happy for you! Merry Christmas to you! Happy New Year as well! Merry Christmas again!
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Posted on That is wonderful news! Congratulations!
Ruth
Posted on Enjoy life! Great to hear you are A-OK!
Ron and Sara
Posted on Dear Nancy,
Such great news! Merry Christmas!
Posted on Nancy,
Yeah! You got the best and biggest present before Christmas; but I hope there will be a little present under the tree for you this year too..you deserve it!
Cheers to you,
Bo1516
Santa does bring what we want after all! Congratulatons!
Posted on I feel such happiness for you… YES! glad you got such great news right before the holidays. . . how very wonderful to share the season with all around you given how you feel. You story gives me such hope.
Frank
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Dear Nancy,
Is the Pope a Catholic?? Yes see my posts..I think I complained to everyone all the time…I am 18 months out and still feel tired…though I am feeling s bit better….Lots of people seemed to feel much more spiffy than I did much sooner..but I really still had quite a bit of fatigue…I would wake up feeling rested..but once I went back to work I would feel that it was about 11pm when it was only about 4pm..And keep in mind I worked from home in terms of my office so I could sleep until 8:00 am every day and then get ready for my appointments…My job was not that physically strenuous…it was somewhat mentally stressful.
Anyway..Look at some of Nova’s post’s…she gives some good advice on supplements etc…Though I was doing all of this…She also said that when she hit the 2 year mark she felt MUCH better….and I think as I near this mark I am improving…SO hang in there and do NOT worry.! Eight months is nothing after everything you have been through! Blessings. lori
Physically and emotionally I am sure. I write things down as far as diet and exercise. This has helped me a lot. Eat well veggies and fruits plus at least 1 hour of exercise. Keep fighting….
Hi Nancy,
Im sure its normal to feel tired 8 months out. Your body went thru alot with treatments. And if you are worried—thinking Cancer is making you tired—DONT! Because when I was diagnosed with “C” I was at my most ACTIVE & ENERGETIC stages in my life—I was NEVER tired and had “C” So just a little something to think about.
Are you on Xanax or any anxiety meds…Bcuz I find 1/2 Xanax tires me for the week. I cant do them, I feel like Sleeping Beauty on those. LOL
Oh and these cold and snowy days are the culprate. I was just talking about that with friends. We all feel like lazy couch potatoes from the weather….
Dont worry ! You are fine! Its probably just the weather….FEEL BETTER..
Best regards,
Elena : )
Well buddy I really do not know what to say! It is hard to be honest anymore! If you talk about yourself then you feel like you have left people down. So Xanax sorry speling not so good anymore after last operation on brain tumor really is no good! I was put on Kolonopin for Axiety not sure if it is working or not! Have only been on it for three weeks so I am still working on it! On Lunesta because I just do not sleep so that still takes a few hours to work! He put me on such a low dose it is funny! I would much rather take two pills then it knocks my butt out!
Went to a new doctor because my cancer doctor said my MRI here show more tumor growth and he wanted me to go to Johns again. I did research and I am going to Sloan instead. MRI did show more growth of tumor across my butterfly which means it is into the right side of my brain. This doctor still feels no treatment needed and he feels I should wait four months before I should be seen again. The funny thing is he said he doubts it had grown at all decibts what Reading MRI said. So, I got a little upset on Tuesday! I am keeping my mouth shut because what am I to say? I mean really? I did all this research and this hospital is top dog but the man I am seeing is not the top dog. He is located in NJ. The one Doctor I was talking to is in NY and I pulled all the info from the computer from him and the man I see says the opposite of what the other doctors says. I kind of just say freak it all and lets stop paying 750 dollars a month in medical and let it go. I do not care. I love my baby girl but I am sick of it all.
Plus I just found out I came down with virus arthris and I have no vitamin D in my body so I have to take 2000 in pills a day on top of all my other shit! I am 35 years old. I cannot drive most likely forever! How much fun for my daughter. I am not tired anymore but my body hurts a lot! So, I hope you feel better real soon my friend! I know you will be just fine I know you will!
Hi Nancy—
I wouldn’t get too discouraged about still being tired. Your body has been through so much and it will just take some time to recover. As someone else said, the winter blahs may have something to do with it. Do you take Vitamin D? It might be a good supplement for you, as you’re most likely not getting enough of that. Also, (and my husband argues this with me all the time!) light exercise! It won’t make you tired, but instead will give you more energy. Also, you might benefit from a consult with a nutritionist who can help you figure out what things might be missing in your diet. Foods, especially carbs, give you energy, but they have to be the right carbs. I have greatly reduced my sugar consumption and it has helped me tremendously. I miss it like I would my right arm, but I really do feel much better when not eating so many sweets. Just a few thoughts. I hope you find the solution to your tiredness. Love you, girlfriend!
Hugs—
Martha
Nancy,
I still feel tired alot to. But my biggest problem is the achy hips and back. I’m sure it will all get better in time from what I have read about the effects of radiation time is the key. I do take a multitude of supplements which I think have helped improve my energy level and I try to exercise but thats a tough one who has time! Anyway hope you feel better love ya girl! Here is a list of the supplements I take. Glutamine, lysine, fish oil, flaxseed oil, B12, vitamen c, calcium, folic acid, a multivitamen, and biotin. If anyone knows if there is anything I am not taking and should be give me a shout!
Hugs,
Eva
Hello Nancy,
Try “Hema-plex” by Nature’s Plus that can be purchased at most Health Food Stores.
Stay positive,
Ron and Sara