10. Fatigue: More Than Just Being Tired
Ah, fatigue, the chameleon of symptoms. With Krukenberg tumors, it’s not your garden-variety tiredness. You’re sapped, wiped out, running on fumes, even after a full night’s sleep. Your bed becomes both your sanctuary and your prison.
Now, this isn’t your “I-stayed-up-too-late-binge-watching-shows” type of tired. This is an entrenched, bone-deep exhaustion that lingers like a shadow, refusing to lift even after multiple cups of coffee. We’re talking daytime naps, zoning out in the middle of conversations, and dragging your body through the simplest activities.
What’s baffling here is that fatigue can be both a symptom and an effect of living with a Krukenberg tumor. The tumor itself drains your body’s resources, while the stress of having a life-threatening illness siphons off your emotional energy. It’s like being stuck in a vicious cycle, each round of exhaustion fueling the next, with no easy escape route. (10)
