United Kingdom
A 67-year-old female asked:
Extreme fatigue during chemo . is this normal ?
5 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: This is normal. Discuss with your oncologist things to do to help.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Yes: Very common to have extreme fatigue during chemotherapy. For most patients the fatigue generally resolves following the completion of treatment. Talk to your Oncology team about possible correctable etiologic factors like fluid/electrolyte imbalances, anemia, pain, sleep deprivation, depression, hypoxia. Addressing some of these conditions can help. Good luck! Stay strong!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Julie Abbottanswered
Preventive Medicine 47 years experience
It is expected ....: Fatigue, usually described as feeling tired, weak or exhausted, affects most people during cancer treatment. It is subjective: what is extreme to one person may be only mildly uncomfortable to another. It may be due to the treatment or to the cancer itself, anemia, pain, depression, sleep problems, medications, etc. Treat conditions, eat/drink/sleep well if you can, pace yourself. Good wishes:)
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Vasudha Kaushikanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes, get energy back: The best way to improve fatigue is by completely stopping high carb foods (grains, lentils, potatoes based items). Also avoid milk protein since it causes inflammation
Low carb foods: eggs, fish, meats, vegetables, avocados, some saturated fat (butter, coconut oil), olive oil are very effective. Take vitD3 10,000 IU/day. You'll notice a difference soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
882 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Fatigue and chemoTx.: It's very common to experience fatigue with chemotherapy. Chemo is heavy duty stuff, and will typically knock you for a loop.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
881 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 9, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.