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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.