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Great Britain
May 5, 2025
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I've been in remission since June of 2024, and I still get an occasional day where I crash the whole day. Although those are now days apart, and only happen if I push myself too hard for a stretch of days.

Or is that part of old age.

Best thing.... is to just 'roll with it'.

May 5, 2025
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Greeting from a California team member. My grandfather was born in Wales and my other grand parents were born in Mexico. My Mexican grandfather was 25% Irish & his mom was 50% Irish. I did not know we were suppose to have low energy? I also amazed my doctor that I continued to visit the gym 3 times a week and continued to do hard labor on my ranch. After a few years with Leukemia I am starting to feel like I am 40 year old versus my 73. Before I was ill I thought I was 30? Maybe I have strange genetics or I had a good life? I hope others can find their way of improving their life because leukemia is a lifetime experience. Celebrating Long Life (CLL)

May 6, 2025
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Yes, excessive fatigue and needing extra rest is an extremely common symptom of leukemia, affecting 80-100% of people with the condition. This isn't just normal tiredness that goes away after a good night's sleep - it's a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.

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Yes, excessive fatigue and needing extra rest is an extremely common symptom of leukemia, affecting 80-100% of people with the condition. This isn't just normal tiredness that goes away after a good night's sleep - it's a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.

Many people with leukemia experience such severe fatigue that they may only have a few productive hours each day. This type of cancer-related fatigue can appear before diagnosis and often intensifies during treatment, potentially lasting for months or even years after treatment ends. The fatigue can be caused by several factors, including anemia (low blood cell counts), hormonal changes, sleep difficulties, and the effects of medications used to treat leukemia. Some people may try to hide their extreme fatigue from family and friends, but it's important to communicate with your healthcare team about your fatigue levels so they can help manage this symptom effectively.

May 5, 2025

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