Housework and Fatigue

[Guest guest]

I remember those days.. All I wanted to do was sleep.

On Tasigna I do not feel that way at all.

Sharon

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suzzienovember

Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 6:04 PM

Subject: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

Hi Everyone: Fatigue is brought up quite often, as most of us have that as

our number 1 complaint. I would like somebody to tell me how they get all

their housework chores done without taking a nap.

It gets me frustrated that I cannot do what I used to do. I plan out my day,

and then I only get half of my things done. Just no energy.

I am still trying to get the energy to do spring cleaning, and its almost

summer.

I am home, and not working anymore. I used to work, and come home and if the

grass needed to be cut I would do that before I even made dinner. Do a few

loads of laundry before bedtime. Weekends I would go like crazy with the

cleaning, and I am not a fanatic housekeeper. I just like things done the

way they need to be done.

I just think sometimes, is it just me or is anyone else experiencing the

same thing.

[Guest guest]

Suzzie,

I think we all feel the fatigue at certain times

in our life. I am on Gleevec 400 mgs, and last year

I had insomnia. Could not sleep. If I slept, it

would be maximum 3 or 4 hours per night. Then all day long I would feel tired.

If I sat on the sofa,

I would fall asleep. If I drove my kid to music

lessons, I would then take a nap in the car, for 30 minutes. I would join my

friends each month for

nice dinners, then fall asleep, during the dinners.

What I disliked the most was feeling cold, even

in the heat of the Midwest Summers, I would wear

a wool sweater. I never was without a coat or cover

because I was so cold. In my house I wore polar-fleece slacks, and maybe a

polar-fleece shirt. Lamb

Sherling slippers. For housekeeping I hired a house

keeping service, but at meal times I would buy and prepare rather early

afternoon, so that at 4:PM,

when my kids came back, there was dinner served at

4:30PM. I got smarter, and handed the kitchen

duties to the kids, so I could go to bed. I would

asked the kids to do my laundry, while I was preparing a dinner on the weekends.

Dory Doggie

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From: Sharon Teichera <onthewtr@...>

Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:17:36 PM

Subject: RE: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

I remember those days.. All I wanted to do was sleep.

On Tasigna I do not feel that way at all.

Sharon

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Subject: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

Hi Everyone: Fatigue is brought up quite often, as most of us have that as

our number 1 complaint. I would like somebody to tell me how they get all

their housework chores done without taking a nap.

It gets me frustrated that I cannot do what I used to do. I plan out my day,

and then I only get half of my things done. Just no energy.

I am still trying to get the energy to do spring cleaning, and its almost

summer.

I am home, and not working anymore. I used to work, and come home and if the

grass needed to be cut I would do that before I even made dinner. Do a few

loads of laundry before bedtime. Weekends I would go like crazy with the

cleaning, and I am not a fanatic housekeeper. I just like things done the

way they need to be done.

I just think sometimes, is it just me or is anyone else experiencing the

same thing.

[Guest guest]

Stairs, ramps and up hills -- aaaarrgh! I feel like such a wimp!

This is a really helpful post, Sue. I think I will print it out and post it on

my fridge!

Thanks,

From: hollie@...

Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 16:24:46 +0800

Subject: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

Suzzie

Use the Energy Bank criteria

Too many withdrawals at the Energy Bank leaves you with fatigue

You must make deposits - good food, heaps of rest, and exercise - if that just

means walking a little way, fresh air.

If you are tired no wonder -

My specialist at one time said to me that the blood going around the body is

like someone running a marathon

- if not enough being made or compromised then you need to rest.

It has only been in the last few months that I seem to be able to do more things

- I joined a gym recently - previous to CML and glivec, I could do about 70 -

100 repo charge weight (Small weight lifts)

- I could now do just 5 - but I was doing them

Don't be too harsh on yourself

If the house work is not done to perfection - who cares - that is not who you

are -

Do things the simple way

My slow cooker has become my friend - I have three on the go all the time

- just throw in meat and vegetables - you cannot overcook - early in the morning

- and just let cook.

for when you or family ready to serve

I have one for meats, soup on the go, so older vegetables can be used,

Throw washing on - if you can afford a clothes dryer then throw clothes in that

to - just do very little amounts

If you need to sleep - do so - presently I would say I sleep from fatigue about

once per week when even last year

I would of slept or rested days at a time - so things do improve

What I cannot still do - is walk up stairs - or ramps - very odd

Remember to do something for you every week that you enjoy

Sue

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[Guest guest]

You lucky dawg! I hope I get to go on Tasigna at some point soooooon.

From: onthewtr@...

Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 18:17:36 -0700

Subject: RE: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

I remember those days.. All I wanted to do was sleep.

On Tasigna I do not feel that way at all.

Sharon

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of

suzzienovember

Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 6:04 PM

Subject: [ ] Housework and Fatigue

Hi Everyone: Fatigue is brought up quite often, as most of us have that as

our number 1 complaint. I would like somebody to tell me how they get all

their housework chores done without taking a nap.

It gets me frustrated that I cannot do what I used to do. I plan out my day,

and then I only get half of my things done. Just no energy.

I am still trying to get the energy to do spring cleaning, and its almost

summer.

I am home, and not working anymore. I used to work, and come home and if the

grass needed to be cut I would do that before I even made dinner. Do a few

loads of laundry before bedtime. Weekends I would go like crazy with the

cleaning, and I am not a fanatic housekeeper. I just like things done the

way they need to be done.

I just think sometimes, is it just me or is anyone else experiencing the

same thing.

[Guest guest]

WOW! I was surprised to see so many posts. I think it was a good subject, and

we have to just take a little of everyone's advice and see what works for us.

I think everyone is dealing with fatigue for different reasons, low blood

counts, anemia, depression, etc.

I do not have any children at home. I will be 62 in Nov. I think my house

is too big for me. I have Arthritis and then you cannot determine if its your

Arthritis or CML most of the time. I have a lot of stairs in my house also.

Its killing my knees. Then I go to take care of my 83 year old mothers house

for her too, and unfortunately I do not get there as often as I would like. She

does not live close by.

I did enjoy the responses which were interesting to how each person handles

the fatigue in a different way, especially those who still have small children

to take care of.

I did get a laugh regarding cleaning. I had a serviceman come to clean my

furnace for the season. I said, you probably have been here before, so just go

downstairs to the furnace. He said, I know I have not been here before because

your house is too clean. That made me feel good. On that note, I am going to go

finish cleaning my bedroom, that I started 3 hours ago because of taking breaks

in between.