Best vitamins or remedies for chemo fatigue?

That was my experience also. I had to be dragged, practically, to chemo rounds 5 and 6. It made me terribly fatigued and some days I needed two! naps. I also had no appetite and lost over 40 pounds- I called it "the ovarian diet". I needed to lose that weight anyway. Be sure to use quality protein drinks during this time. After I made it through all six infusions, it took about a month to feel better. Unfortunately, it gave me neuropathy in my toes and feet. Now about 3 months out, I feel pretty darn good, but the neuropathy continues. I think chemo is worth it and encourage you to continue. My experience was that the final rounds of chemo are hard, but doable. Best wishes and hugs.

I had my 4th round the other day and my hard days weren’t as hard this time. I’m fatigued, though. My next step is surgery in a month and then 2 more Chemo treatments. We can do this!! 💪🏻💪🏻🙏🙏

Hi Lisa ,can we talk about the neuropathy? Have you found ANYTHING that helps.I was diag.stage 3c primary periteneal cancer in March had 4 rounds of chemo then surgery Aug 6th now need 2 more rounds of chemo.I already had a slight case of neuropathy due to diabetes, but o my lord.it is so much worse now,some nites its unbearable..gabapentin ease it some but not enough really just wondering if anything helped you that I could try?.

My oncologist prescribed Cymbalta, but it didn't work. I am researching neuropathy, but have only found what looks like quack cure claims on the internet. I never had neuropathy before chemo and my midsole and toes are tingly and sensitive now. I think chemo fried the myelin sheaths covering the nerves there. Apparently medical science hasn't really figured out how to repair nerves at all. I hope somebody in cancer land has better advice. I can't go barefoot anymore.

Lisa your so right. They need to get busy finding out how to help with this problem. Tingly and sensitive ain't the word for it. My legs just ache& feel heavy and toes just burn and sting,and the bottoms of my feet hurt.cold floor helps tho. Maybe thats an idea .ice packs???

I had stage 3C ovarian peritoneal cancer in 2024… took 6 rounds of chemo then surgery and 1 more round of chemo. Carboplatin & Taxol. Was told to use ice packs on feet n hands to keep from having neuropathy and it did work. I hated doing it bc it was miserable…had to have my daughters help getting packs on and off but I do not have neuropathy. Amazon has special ice packs for this purpose. Hope this helps someone. AE

Chemo fatigue can definitely change and intensify as treatments progress, and what you're experiencing with the heavy legs and exhaustion sounds really challenging. Many patients find it helpful to discuss specific supplements or energy-supporting options with their oncology team, as they can recommend safe approaches that won't interfere with treatment and are tailored to your current health status.