Fatigue or tired Solutions

Rest when needed, take short naps

Patient Reviews
89% Success
(118 reviews)
11% No effect
(14 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Start an exercise routine to improve energy levels, stamina, and strength

Patient Reviews
87% Success
(90 reviews)
9% No effect
(9 reviews)
4% Felt worse
(4 reviews)

Maintain a regular sleep schedule

Patient Reviews
74% Success
(64 reviews)
26% No effect
(22 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Be flexible about what you want to accomplish in a given day, let others help when feeling fatigued

Patient Reviews
93% Success
(71 reviews)
4% No effect
(3 reviews)
3% Felt worse
(2 reviews)

Take medications at bed time

Patient Reviews
64% Success
(46 reviews)
29% No effect
(21 reviews)
7% Felt worse
(5 reviews)

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, milk, and juice

Patient Reviews
84% Success
(57 reviews)
13% No effect
(9 reviews)
3% Felt worse
(2 reviews)

Adjust expectations. Ask for help

Patient Reviews
90% Success
(52 reviews)
9% No effect
(5 reviews)
2% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

Eat fruits, vegetables, and other foods containing healthy nutrients

Patient Reviews
53% Success
(29 reviews)
45% No effect
(25 reviews)
2% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

Engage in activities you enjoy

Patient Reviews
87% Success
(39 reviews)
11% No effect
(5 reviews)
2% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

Take several short walks a day

Patient Reviews
95% Success
(39 reviews)
5% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Plan ahead and prioritize your daily activities

Patient Reviews
90% Success
(28 reviews)
6% No effect
(2 reviews)
3% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

Use stress-relieving techniques

Patient Reviews
85% Success
(22 reviews)
15% No effect
(4 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Shift your focus to enjoyable activities

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(24 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Fatigue due to anemia (consume lean meat and dark, leafy greens)

Patient Reviews
73% Success
(16 reviews)
27% No effect
(6 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Use an exercise bike as an alternative to walking

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(22 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Schedule periods of rest. Rest before becoming fatigued

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(21 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Connect with a support group (other cancer patients)

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(20 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Reduce medication/chemo dose

Patient Reviews
90% Success
(18 reviews)
10% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Eating frequent small meals or snacks throughout the day

Patient Reviews
87% Success
(13 reviews)
13% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Vitamin B12

Patient Reviews
62% Success
(8 reviews)
31% No effect
(4 reviews)
8% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

Alternate light and moderate chores

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(13 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Cup of coffee

Patient Reviews
67% Success
(8 reviews)
33% No effect
(4 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Anti-depressants

Patient Reviews
80% Success
(8 reviews)
20% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Consult with a sleep specialist

Patient Reviews
50% Success
(4 reviews)
38% No effect
(3 reviews)
13% Felt worse
(1 reviews)

If due to insomnia read a book

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(7 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Talk with a mental health professional

Patient Reviews
71% Success
(5 reviews)
29% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Meet with a dietitian for advice on getting sufficient calories, fluids, and nutrients

Patient Reviews
60% Success
(3 reviews)
40% No effect
(2 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Ritalin

Patient Reviews
80% Success
(4 reviews)
20% No effect
(1 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)

Crystal Lite with caffeine added to water

Patient Reviews
100% Success
(2 reviews)
0% No effect
(0 reviews)
0% Felt worse
(0 reviews)