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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Hi Minnie
I would do great for about 3-4 days, then my energy level would just drop to zilch for a day or two. Then be ok for a couple days, etc. Finally learned to pace myself.
One thing I noticed is direct correlation between food intake and energy level, even more so than normal I thought. Usually "lunch" wears off about 4:30 to 5, so that I sleep in the car on the way home (I'm not driving.) Then after dinner, ready for a walk or such.
I thought this up and down with the energy was all related to the treatment, when a co-worker who is a marathon runner informed me no, it's normal, he experiences the same thing, I'm probably just paying attention to my body more.
Now taking granola/snack/energy bars to work for the mid-afternoon low. Helps somewhat.
Bob
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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