Is it normal to feel very stiff and achy after a course of Chemotherapy?

[Amanda-Jane]

[bosue]

Hi Amanda, I dont know if its normal, but my joints ache, knees,hips,shoulders etc.Could be just my age,but I thought in some old posts other ladies have had the same. Love Sue x

[TealSista]

Hi Amanda & Sue, I know lots of women who have complained about this after chemo, including myself. I am pleased to say that in my case, it doesn't last forever or at least it gets better/reduces painfulness. I think it may be the chemo or it might be related to the surgical menopause that most of us get as a result of surgery for OC. I also know women who have had Breast Cancer, no surgical menopause, but are taking drugs which supress their oestrogen and complain of similar symptoms. I found that a regular programme of walking helped to reduce symptoms.

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Hi Amanda

I felt very stiff and achy after chemo especially when getting up from sitting down. Felt like an elderly woman, but it has got better over the months. I also found that walking helped.

Love Chris x x

[Meryl]

Hi ladies

Same here. Thought it was just me getting older and creeky. I've found walking helps but I'm a "fair weather" so limited opportunity. Hope we all start improving soon. Meryl XXXX

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Hi Amanda,

Yep! I think it is the norm... I've been through it twice now same both times.... I think we get a " New Normal ".... I do think walking probably helps..not sure as I am always tired... Love xxGwyneth xx

[pixie]

Hi Amanda

Oh yes! The first 6 months after chemo were difficult for me. My hands especially were awful - very stiff fingers, really limited what I could do. As other ladies have said, I don't know how much was chemo and hopw much was surgical menopause...but it started improving after 6 months and I feel pretty much back to normal now, another year on.

All the best to you,

Gael x

[Jan76]

Hi there Amanda ,

I am half way through my six lots of chemo and yes the aches are normal , mine last about a week but I do try and walk through them and exercise is good if you feel like it and don't over do it. A nice walk then rest ....Drink plenty of water ..

I fill a two litre bottle up with water each day and plough through it ..I am sure that helps too .Take care xxx

Love Janet xx

[Heffmeister]

Yes I'm midway through 2nd course of chemo and am very achey and stiff. Feels like I can't flex enough to get down the stairs some mornings, my ankles are the worst. Can't even put it down to age or menopause as I am 34 and on HRT!

[Amanda-Jane]

Thank you to all of you for your comments, much appreciated.

Best wishes to you all.

Love Amanda x