Mary Anderson,Oral Chemotherapy Registered Nurse Clinician, with the Norton Cancer Institute, explains the different types of chemotherapy treatments available and what to expect while going through treatments.
Unfortunately fatigue is the most common side effect that cancer patients and patients that are undergoing chemotherapy experience. What you want to do is try to maintain your usual lifestyle as much as possible but also rest when you feel tired and taking short naps during the day is okay.
You want to make sure that you're not sleeping too much during the day because that might affect your sleep at night. Also drink plenty of fluids, the more hydrated you are, the better off you'll feel. By eating foods high in protein and avoiding empty calories can also give you feelings of energy.
Foods high in protein include eggs, cheese, nuts, peanut butter, and chicken. Also, do mild exercise; the more you move your body the more energy you have. It doesn't have to be a big aerobic exercise workout. Just 15 to 20 minutes a day of walking or working on your stationary bike, taking a walk to the mailbox, or taking a walk around the block can help you a lot with your energy levels.
If you feel like you cannot get out of bed, that you're too weak to get out of bed to brush your teeth or take a shower or performed self-care, you want to make sure you call your doctor.
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