Fatigue after cancer is not unusual. Many of us have fatigue even 30 and 40 years after treatment. However, it is important to consider the underlying reasons for fatigue. These may be very difficult to determine, but it is important to work closely with your physician to try to diagnose what may be ailing you. Successful diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions may alleviate your fatigue.

Some people take longer to recover than others. It depends on how much blood you lost and what operation you had. The bigger the operation and the more blood lost, the longer it takes to feel yourself again. Usually you should be fully recovered by 6 weeks but in some people it may take longer. As long as you are making progress, you should not worry. See similar questions...

One of the telltale signs of hepatitis C is chronic fatigue. The liver is responsible for storing energy that is required for the body to function. If the liver is damaged, the energy you need to perform your activities of daily living may not be available. This can lead to fatigue. For tips on dealing with tiredness, read the section on Coping with Fatigue. See similar questions...

You may require more sleep as your body begins to release toxins. The body will use some of its energy storeage to help accomplish the detox. See similar questions...

Again, unfortunately yes. You are going through withdrawal from carbohydrates. Headaches are very common. Hang in there and in a few days it will pass. See similar questions...

It is not unusual to feel nauseous or dizzy during your first class. Practicing yoga in a heated room reveals to us our present condition and inspires us take much better care of ourselves. Usually the problem is that we do not drink enough water for daily living, let alone for exercising in a heated room. Nutritionists tell us that we need 2 liters of water a day to help the body function properly. See similar questions...

Occasionally, a person may feel tired when they start on a weight loss program, but this is a transient side effect as the body switches from using carbohydrate for energy to burning excess body fat. The effect usually disappears within a few days. See similar questions...

Many people use the computer 8 or more hours every day. There is no way to eliminate eye fatigue, but we can check for several conditions that may be making your eye strain problems worse. Uncorrected hyperopia (farsightedness) and / or astigmatism may contribute to eye fatigue. Also, if you are in your forties, you may be experiencing a focusing problem called presbyopia. Dry eyes can also make the eyes feel more tired when doing extended computer work. See similar questions...

Yes, it is human nature. Being diagnosed with cancer is traumatic and nobody can appreciate it fully unless they have experienced it first hand. First, it is stressful just learning that you need a prostate biopsy. Then, it comes as a blow when you learn the biopsy shows prostate cancer. See similar questions...

Even healthy people complain of being tired. But people with CKD can be so exhausted that they fall asleep during the day—even after 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night. One reason for fatigue can be anemia, a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. People with CKD often have anemia because damaged kidneys make less of a hormone called erythropoietin (epoetin, or EPO). EPO signals the bone marrow to produce new red blood cells. See similar questions...

You play a large role in how well you feel. The closer you follow your diet, fluid restrictions and medication regimen, and if you attend all dialysis treatments the better you will feel. If you are doing these things and still feel tired, talk with your nephrologist. The University of Michigan Health System web site does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service obtained through information provided on this site or any links to this site. See similar questions...

Our bodies do most of their regenerating while we are asleep. A lot of people comment that they feel tired after a bath, so it is recommended to these people to have their baths in the evening before retiring for the night, so their bodies can get that well deserved rest they possibly need. Other people comment of feeling very active after a bath, which in this case is recommended that they maybe have their baths morning/during the day. See similar questions...

This is very common among all readers of The ZAPPER - ICD recipients and their loved ones. In fact, if you do not experience this, you are the exception. Because it's a pretty normal reaction to needing a piece of electronic hardware inside you to stay alive, it is imperative you find ways to deal with it. For extreme cases, your doctor may prescribe psychotropic drugs such as paxil or xanax. See similar questions...

Yes, it is very common. Your body is making up for the time it wasn't fully absorbing foods. Hunger levels tend to normalize within the first months after eliminating gluten and beginning a well balanced diet of gluten-free foods. See similar questions...

No, not really, no, and sort of. (I'm sure a certain unstoppable rabbit-vessel is a demon in disguise, for example.) a rule-of-thumb, celestials are unaffected by temperature down to freezing and up to 100F or thereabouts. Beyond that range they have reduced sensitivity when compared to humans. They can feel the temperature, but it doesn't particularly damage them - they don't get heatstroke, or suffer true chills. See similar questions...

Some patients may experience fatigue as the body's detoxification process accelerates itself. This will balance itself as the body expels the toxins and regenerates itself. See similar questions...

One of the most common reasons for feeling tired or fatigued is mild dehydration. As I have said many times,"WATER< WATER< WATER". If you have a hard time keeping track of how many glasses of water you consume, fill a 2-litre bottle of water and drink over the course of a day. If you finish the bottle, you've reached the goal of 8 glasses per day. This way you can see and keep track of your daily fluid intake. See similar questions...

Actually, most of the time it's not a "missing" heart beat... but an extra one that we experience in the form of a PVC - pre-ventricular contraction. While discomforting they are not uncommon and only become a problem when there is a long sustained run of them. Many of us take medications to decrease these events - and the ICD is inside us to take care of those which may lead to a dangerous situation. See similar questions...