Medication Side Effects

Some of the side effects of the drug I'm currently on to tackle my brain tumor include depression and fatigue. I'm experiencing plenty of fatigue. I have so much work to do before 3 pm and I'm disassociating within a minute or two of performing a simple task. All I want to do is sleep. I'm stuck in this town until 7:45 tonight and when I arrive home, I cannot wait to pass out.

I'm not too certain, but I may also be experiencing the depression side effect, hence the disassociating. Maybe. I don't want to do anything. There's so much to do, and I'm always fighting my brain to do any of it.

My girlfriend has been experiencing major fatigue and depression for the last few years now, courtesy of her developing Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2020. Perhaps this is my body's cruel way of making me walk a mile in her shoes.

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

I can understand you feeling a bit off with the reality world.
And let's be honest, it's hard enough trying to deal with all that even if you're fit and well !

It's no self indulgence to cut yourself a break from it.
Scream. Shout. Moan. Seek your highs from the lows.

Richard65 · M

Can I ask why you're working whilst on medication for a brain tumor? Is it from necessity or just your choice to carry on working?

GymRat584 · 36-40, M

@Richard65 Hi. The proper name for this tumor is a pituitary adenoma. This is a benign tumor lodged in the pituitary gland of the brain. It's not affecting my ability to PHYSICALLY function at all. However, it's affecting the production of key hormones, and it's also sitting pretty behind my optical nerve. The hope is that this medication will help shrink the tumor thus enabling me to avoid surgery. I will not know for a few more weeks if it's working when I go in for a follow-up MRI and more blood work.

Richard65 · M

@GymRat584 ah, I see. Thanks for explaining that, I'm sorry for your stress. It'd be beneficial if you could take some time off until it improves. But I realise that's not always possible.

GymRat584 · 36-40, M

@Richard65 Thanks. And sadly, you're correct. I'm no longer in a situation where I get paid time off. As a personal trainer, I only get paid if I work. That's also why I'm hoping for dear life that surgery won't be necessary.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

“Rapid heart rate , muscle spasms , blurred vision, those aren’t symptoms , that means you’re having an orgasm .” - credit to my buddy Rich

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