Thread: Low MUGA score
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Old 08-11-2008, 08:43 PM   #13
madubois63
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Julie - I was more happy doing chemo than I was in my marriage!! I certainly understand the stress of a bad marriage and having less stress in your life just by removing that toxic person from my life.

Duga - I had a drop in my MUGA after a few months of taking Herceptin (the first time). I took a 3 month vacation from Herceptin, took Co enzyme 10 and had a MUGA. My score increased several points over my original MUGA which was normal. I restarted the Herceptin and have not had any problems since. Sometimes the body just needs to rest and rejuvenate a bit, but I would certainly recommend speaking to your doc about adding the Co enzyme 10 and definitely walk/exercise. Working like you do is not considered exercise to your body. I hardly ever sit, but just adding an exercise program of 45 - 1 hour three times a week has made a huge change in my energy, reduced stress and has made me physically stronger.

Good luck - I hope you feel better soon.
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