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StephN · 05-23-2005, 01:45 PM

Would be surprised if Herceptin is the cause of the fatigue.
Well, it sounds to me like you have overexerted yourself, and it would normally take one's body more than 6 weeks to recover from intense chemo. Your red and white counts are probably still not up to normal on their own and this is a big factor to regaining stamina after chemo. As well as general weakness to your nerves and tissues caused by the chemos.

I agree - try to give yourself a break and get some extra sleep and some "down" time from trying to keep up as you did prior to diagnosis. Wish there was a magic wand to wave, but supplements can and do help the process along. Good nutrition and lots of liquids will also help the tissues regenerate.

Try to "baby" yourself a little and see if you don't feel better in a couple of weeks.

05-23-2005, 01:45 PM	#3
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	Would be surprised if Herceptin is the cause of the fatigue. Well, it sounds to me like you have overexerted yourself, and it would normally take one's body more than 6 weeks to recover from intense chemo. Your red and white counts are probably still not up to normal on their own and this is a big factor to regaining stamina after chemo. As well as general weakness to your nerves and tissues caused by the chemos. I agree - try to give yourself a break and get some extra sleep and some "down" time from trying to keep up as you did prior to diagnosis. Wish there was a magic wand to wave, but supplements can and do help the process along. Good nutrition and lots of liquids will also help the tissues regenerate. Try to "baby" yourself a little and see if you don't feel better in a couple of weeks.