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Diagnosed with stage four CLL in February 2020 all my blood work is in the normal range, but I still feel really tired most of the time and have shortness of breath. Is this something I will have to endure for the rest of my life?
Thanks for responding Paul, I have a cardiology appointment in about two weeks. Hopefully they will get to the bottom of the shortness of breath. I sleep with a CPAP, which registers all the hours that I sleep and it’s usually about 11 to 12 hours including an afternoon nap here in there. I again Paul thank you for responding and and best of luck on this journey.
It's hard to ask other leukemia patients specific questions because everybody's situations are different.
Hi Ed,
Maybe, maybe not. Shortness of breath sounds more like heart, talk to heart doctor. Have you had a recent echocardiogram? The tiredness, well I sleep 11-12 hours, no nap and not tired. Sit and rest then continue with you activity. I was diagnosed CLL at about same time as you.
Shortness of breath and fatigue can still occur in people with leukemia, even while in remission. Here are some potential causes:
- Anemia: Low levels of red blood cells can lead to shortness of breath and fatigue
- Treatment Side Effects: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation can cause these symptoms.
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