Complete and utter exhaustion for no apparent reason

gwydiana

I've been diagnosed with ILC for a month now - we don't know the stage yet or how big the tumor truly is as I'm awaiting the results from the MRI last week.

However, I've been finding that I'm more and more tired with no apparent reason lately. I've had fatigue for the past few years but this past month has been off the charts. I take a bath and I crawl back into bed completely exhausted from the chore of bathing myself.


Am I the only one feeling this?

edwards750

So sorry gyndiana. No it’s not abnormal. A cancer DX takes its toll emotionally and physically plus you still don’t know the vitals of your tumor which can result in anxiety and depression. It’s exhausting. So much to deal with and for the vast majority of us - a shock when we get the DX.

I can tell you once you do know exactly what you are dealing with and the treatments are scheduled your anxiety will lessen a bit. It’s the unknown that really knocks you for a loop. I went through the process pretty much in a fog. I wasn’t really all that surprised when I was DX because I had never been called back to the doctors office for a redo. Plus I was told one breast was bigger than the other - game over.

Be kind to yourself and take it one step at a time. Hopefully you have a support team. Lean on them.

You will get through this. We are all testaments of that.

Keep us posted.

Diane

Egads007

Gyw - there is an apparent reason for your fatigue....the diagnosis process. It takes a heavy toll, even on an unconscious level. I wanted to crawl away and sleep all the time after I was given the word. I think it's fallout from the build up of wondering and waiting. The stress knocks you sideways and I referred to it as a temporary depression.. Roll with it for now and get the rest you need. As Edwards750 said, you'll feel better once a plan in in place. Be easy on yourself, you've gone through hell and back over the last month.

gwydiana

Thank you! It feels as if I'm losing my sanity. It's an absolutely gorgeous day here in San Diego and I have zero energy to go enjoy it
I cannot get out of bed.

JoE777

Femara is enough to do that

Jadedjo

As someone who is recently diagnosed herself and doesn't have much answers I can tell you it's probably like the others said. The mental and physical toll of diagnosis.

the worry about the future itself will wear you down.

Listen to your body. If it says you need more sleep. Get more sleep. There's a fight ahead and you are going to need your strength for it.

I think it's the anxiety of the not knowing anything that runs me down. It's feels  like I have run for miles.it is probably the same for you. We may not notice it but worry and anxiety of an unknown diagnosis is pushing our bodies to the limits.

Take care