I will soon be 71 years old and was dx with CML in 2018. I am very grateful for my medical team and for the response I have gotten from Imatinib. My BCR-ABL1 has been undetectable for almost a year.
Before being diagnosed I was full of energy and belied my age. I continue to do a number of justice initiatives with non-profit work since retiring from a paying job. I do some writing and some speaking. My challenge is my fatigue. It comes and goes. I will have a couple of days with good energy and inspiration followed by several days where I feel like I am in a fog and have to lie down and nap. Motivation comes hard. Sometimes it even feels like clinical depression, but then I will suddenly have energy and inspiraion again.
I walk 3-4 miles most mornings and eat healthily, but I cannot shake the fatigue. I am aware that COVID-19 and its effects on our lives is an issue, but this is deeper.
Any suggestions for remedies?
Thank you!