Exercise or rest during chemo?

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LvinAZ44
LvinAZ44 Member Posts: 213
edited March 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Hi. Ive been in treatment in abraxane since November and i feel worse after each treatment. I usually sit on the couch or ourside fir a couple days after treatment snd I feel terrible. I subset of instead is shutting if I should exercise, exercise through the pain and discomfort and that will help my body feel better. Rest or exercise?

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  • DivineMrsM
    DivineMrsM Member Posts: 9,620
    edited March 2016

    Personally, I would pamper myself. Allow yourself downtime. Find some fun, quieter activities. Binge on good Netflix shows, read good books, retail therapy even if it's just online, find a new recipe and try it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going easy on yourself.

    How often are treatments? You might want to try mild exercise. Walking is good. I have learned a few tai chi moves which I like. I don't think you need to work through any kind of pain just to exercise. What's the point? Be good to yourself. It's okay to do that

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  • Zillsnot4me
    Zillsnot4me Member Posts: 2,687
    edited March 2016

    I always felt bad the first three days after AC. I wouldn't push myself. I tried to walk or shuffle most mornings before it got too hot. I would stop at the pond and do some stretches before turning around.

    Now on Ibrance and xgeva, it helps to walk about 30 min. I have a walking buddy but I don't push it. If it's a bad day and I get slower and slower, I just stop.

    Listen to your body.


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  • KSkier
    KSkier Member Posts: 467
    edited March 2016

    I find fresh air is always a plus, so I am glad to see that you sometimes sit outdoors.

    Sometimes it does make sense to "sweat out the toxins". Have you tried it? Don't be too hard on yourself - a walk with some fresh air might just do the trick. Maybe it just helps mentally - the feeling that at least I did something maybe only helps my self esteem.

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  • steelrose
    steelrose Member Posts: 3,798
    edited March 2016

    Hi Lvin…

    You've received good advice here. Listening to your body is probably most important during chemo. No need to push yourself if your body is screaming "NO!" But fresh air is always good, as KSkier says, even if it's just walking a few feet to that lounge chair:)

    Be extra kind to yourself!

    Rose.

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  • LvinAZ44
    LvinAZ44 Member Posts: 213
    edited March 2016

    thanks. I am trying to relax knowing I am a shell of my former self stinks. Makes me wonder if I'll be able to ride my horse again. It's nice here in az been sitting out in the sun until June when we will all be inside due to excessive heat. 4 more treatments to go. Homing to find some normal soon.

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