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What Lymphoma Symptoms Do You Have That You Didn’t Expect?

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San Francisco, CA
September 27, 2023
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Members shared a striking range of unexpected lymphoma symptoms beyond the commonly known night sweats and fatigue, including severe itching,... Read more

Members shared a striking range of unexpected lymphoma symptoms beyond the commonly known night sweats and fatigue, including severe itching, restless leg syndrome, back and joint pain that moves throughout the body, shortness of breath, and unusual digestive issues like bloating and painful constipation. Many community members described post-treatment challenges that blindsided them, particularly persistent neuropathy in hands, feet, and legs, lingering fatigue that prevents them from returning to their pre-cancer activity levels, and ongoing pain that requires daily management through movement, stretching, and various treatments. A recurring theme was the importance of staying active despite exhaustion, advocating persistently with doctors who sometimes dismiss symptoms, finding what works individually for relief, and maintaining hope and positivity while acknowledging that recovery often looks different than expected.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I had loss of eyebrows and eyelashes, and pretty much neither have returned after 20 years. I truly had hoped that the eyebrow loss would be temporary but it has not remained so. But I am thankful that after 20 years I am still in remission, the eyebrows/eyelashes are a small compromise for remission!

October 3, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Everyone keep going --the more you can move the better!!! make myself walk every day about a mile now I have to use a walking stick -I have fallen a few times- yes the balance and energy level is a issue and the bowels- I also get side kidney area cramps everyday if I push it(I am in the process of moving) 2 glasses of red wine at night is my treat no other sugar. I have determined to live the fullest life I can and be happy every moment God gives me- done with being scared of diagnosis and treatment all ANYONE HAS IS THE MOMENT-everyone thinks they have tomorrow but do we? keep positive -be kind to yourself-surround yourself with people which truly like you-done with being defined with by my disease (I don't mention it to people who don't have this -they don't get it and it pushes them away.TAKE CARE😊

December 8, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

im telling you oatmeal bath and oatmeal lotion, just use plain oatmeal like you eat, get water hot and out a cup in water, it is to calm you down whole body wise, i itched so bad i was bleeding, it went away for years now,

September 30, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Fatigue. It blindsided me.

September 27, 2023
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Hi Greg, I have had a question about that myself. Granted, I am 75, and some aches and pains can be expected. I''m almost 6 months out of BR and I'm on maintenance Rituxin. It is only lately, the last couple months that I have felt like the tin woodsman, rusty and creaking in all joints, tendency to stumble, hard time picking up something from the floor, and my hip extensors are pitiful. I am cranking up my stretching, strength and cardio and that is my great hope.

November 8, 2023

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