Hi, I haven't posted here before but was looking for advice on how to cope with 'getting back to normal' ! I was diagnosed with ALL last April and after intensive treatment, had a stem cell transplant in October. In general, my recovery is going well and this week I have returned to work part time as a teacher. The problem is that I am suffering from chronic Graft versus host disease which is effecting all my joints and muscles and I have lost a huge amount of weight. I feel exhausted and in pain all the time but everyone keeps telling me how well I look and how well I'm doing - I keep pretending that I'm doing fine but I really don't think I am! I feel very lucky and I'm incredibly stubborn , my family has been through so much over the last 18 months (I am a Mum of 3) that I don't want people to worry anymore. Is anyone going through a similar experience and can offer me some advice please?
