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Also, it is the mental acuity. I used to be able to multi-task- at work I could talk to a co-worker, answer a phone, and do a task, all at once. Now, I find that if I am working on something I have to give it 100% of my concentration. Like concentrating is hard work. I watch Jeopardy and I may know the answer, but I am slow to respond. And sometimes it really is like a mental fog rolling in. I can feel the beginnings of it, and I rush to finish my task before it takes over.

Sometimes I wonder if it is the lack of hormones, since we shut down our hormones when we are on our treatments for HR+ MBC. Like we are speeding up the aging process. But, also, most of our targeted therapies have fatigue as a side effect too. Lynparza does.

Like I said before, fatigue is subjective. There is no test for fatigue like a lab value or a scan. They cannot "see" our level of fatigue. So when we tell others of our fatigue, they can choose to believe us or not. They do not really know what we are feeling.

It makes for a lonely life.

Irish I'm so sorry to hear that DH is so ill with covid. That's quite a fever for an adult, glad you have a close eye on him. I will pray the fever breaks today and he starts to feel better each day. Sheesh a fracture at L1, that's terrible and yes painful too!Frustrating you trying to keep moving and doing simple everyday things but wind up with a fracture. Our bodies have taken a beating from treatment and still do, awful. I always have admired your strength and attitude. Sending prayers and strength for you, Dh and family .

I loved the description of your mountain life it sounds like it was wonderful. You have a big heart and gave/give all your animals a great home.

I nap every single day at noon. I get up around 8 and have a cup of coffee. I’m ok until around noon. Then I’m useless. I’m pretty much useless anyway. My DH takes care of me and I am thankful for this wonderful man. Fatigue is awful and I mean even if only to go to fridge for some water and ice. Like walking through syrup. Getting to shower has become a planned event. It’s basically torture. Muscle aches back aches. Leg pain neuropathy in my feet and fingers. It’s not a pleasant thing to deal with. Each disease is different and effects us each differently, I see those commercials and I shake my head and think. I just don’t think so. There is no way I’m jogging. No way I’m going to be teaching a full class of kids. I do think I can sit on one place for maybe a few hours but then must move a lot during , then I have to lay down. Take pressure off my spine. Those commercials aren’t realistic. I have had family say Ive seen commercials for that. Those people were running with their dogs. I said yeah and they are paid actors not actual patients. It makes me mad and sad because no wonder Candy is getting denied if that’s how we are being perceived in the public eye for MBC. It’s way off.