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Second time I've asked this here: What is the reason I pant doing the smallest exercise?

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gainesville, FL

Walking ever 10 steps gets me panting. Squatting down and standing up I loose my breath also. It was very bad when I took 400mg Gleevac daily. I stopped Gleevac for 3 weeks and I returned to normal with no more Gleevac/chemo feedback. Now I'm back on 200mg Gleevac daily and the shortness of breath returns. I was diagnosed very early and had no symptoms what so ever.

My question is a medical/physical response question. What causes the shortness of breath? My BCR ABL was so low last time… read more

July 15, 2023
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I have no idea but I have noticed the same thing and I can tell when my weight is up I get worse I have had a lot of trouble retaining water weight since I got leukemia

September 4, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Try taking slow very deep breaths as your walking or where you notice the short breath. As for fluid retention ask your Dr for a Lasix that is the most common problem with gleevac

January 7, 2024
MyLeukemiaTeam

Panting during even small amounts of exercise can be a common issue for people with leukemia. Here are some potential reasons:

- Fatigue and Weakness: Leukemia and its treatments, such as chemotherapy, can cause significant fatigue and muscle weakness, making physical activity more challenging
- Anemia: Leukemia can lead Show Full Answer

Panting during even small amounts of exercise can be a common issue for people with leukemia. Here are some potential reasons:

- Fatigue and Weakness: Leukemia and its treatments, such as chemotherapy, can cause significant fatigue and muscle weakness, making physical activity more challenging.
- Anemia: Leukemia can lead to anemia, which means your body has fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, causing you to feel short of breath.
- Side Effects of Treatment: Treatments like chemotherapy can cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, and overall weakness, which can make exercise more difficult.

If you experience persistent or severe shortness of breath, it's important to consult your doctor for a personalized assessment and potential treatments.

July 9, 2024

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