Energy levels will decrease after Radiation?

[chandraa]

My mom is saying she use to feel more energy after chemo .But after radiation treatment completed.She is feeling energy levels are decreased.Whether it is common for every one or it is symptoms?

[manish_vkg TeamBCI]

Chandraa its very common bcu radiation dehydrated the body also...so it will take little time to feel better, just need to take care of eating habits like everyday fruit, milk, proper meal..etc. and lot of water/fluid..wish u speedy recovery..

[chandraa in reply to manish_vkg]

How long this effect will be there she completed her radiation on June 9th.Its almost 60 days..

[kontak TeamBCI in reply to chandraa]

It depends on the health of every individual patient. But normally it will take 5 to 6 months

[chandraa in reply to kontak]

Thanks

[manish_vkg TeamBCI in reply to chandraa]

dear my wife has completed her treatment on 4th April 2014 but still she didn't get back her full energy definitely its gone to take the time bcu this whole treatment is very tough and chemo toxin will take time to get flush then body will take time get to normal state...you can consider its to be like a new born baby as they take time to get used to the outer world...

[chandraa in reply to manish_vkg]

Thanks for you reply.

[Richa25]

I still don't feel my energy levels are back to what they were before i started the treatment...i finished radiation in Jan 2013 ...all the best for your mom n you...take care Richa

[chandraa in reply to Richa25]

Thanks

[sumeet_shah Administrator]

It surely is common for almost all. It's not probably related to radiation, but addition of Radiation to a body already tired with chemo results in additive effect. In addition, age and other factors also contribute to it. It may take a little time to go away, but will definitely reduce over time. There is nothing specific that needs to be done for this weakness. Continue routine, let her have good food.

Also, on your first follow up visit, get her thyroid and Vitamin D3 levels done. Due to some scatter radiation over neck, many people have reduced thyroid hormones in body, which could also be a cause of weakness. So look out for that as well.

[chandraa in reply to sumeet_shah]

Thanks doctor.I will do a fallow up with doctor regarding thyroid and d3 levels.

[napra]

very normal effect... This too will pass. Encourage her to eat well and enjoy some fresh air....Love and affection can do wonders to her..

[napra]

very normal effect... This too will pass. Encourage her to eat well and enjoy some fresh air....Love and affection can do wonders to her..

[chandraa in reply to napra]

Thanks napra..

[MsLockYourPosts TeamBCI]

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[chandraa in reply to MsLockYourPosts]

Can you please tell me what i have to edit in my post..

[MsLockYourPosts TeamBCI in reply to chandraa]

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[shirdi]

Hi chandraa

i had completed my chemo in last july and after that radiation. I still feel weakness or loss of energy. I m told that i will surely go off but i think our normal energy will decrease to some extent.

But yoga and pranayam will definitely help. So if u can try it

[chandraa in reply to shirdi]

Thanks for advice.I will ask my mom to try yoga and pranayam..