So very tired

[M67W77]

Have had lung infection . Also asthma and COPD. Steroids have knocked me out . Not getting back on my feet as energy seems to have left me. Had antibiotics as well but feeling really poorly. Does anyone else feel wiped out while on steroids?

[Hidden]

Yes, I feel at moment as if steam roller has gone over me!. I think it is quite common to feel this way after lung inf , ABs and steroids. A violent bout of Irritable bowel has just finished a not so wonderful birthday. Still at least managed to enjoy meal at pub we stayed at first. Kaye

[peege in reply to Hidden]

Oh dear, rotten birthday. Really hope you (and I & M67) feel better very soon x

[Hidden in reply to peege]

Thanks. Kaye x

[Jessy11]

Yes I think what you're feeling is perfectly normal. It will take a good few days after finishing treatment for infection for you to feel better. Just rest, eat well & get enough sleep & you'll soon be back to normal. Take care 😀

[M67W77 in reply to Jessy11]

Thanks Jessie and kathiesue, so good to know I'm not alone feeling awful. Usually optimistic but this one has been a real dilly.

[peege]

Oh yes. I feel poisoned during and after steroids. Finished abs on Friday but cannot attemp anything yet. I've learnt my lessons in not overdoing it before you're well & truly on the mend. Hope you feel better soon but do please take it easy. P

[M67W77]

Thanks so much. Think I've been trying too hard. Tough having COPD when I ve never smoked or worked in a bad environment. Muste genetic.

[Hidden]

I'm on steroids since July. Down to 10mg a day and I'm in absolute bits. My whole body is in agony which my GP tells me I can expect. Was on abs for 6 weeks, 2 week break then on again for a week. I feel like I could happily lie down and sleep for years.

I've been going to a herbalist and he's given me licourice to take. It's a natural steroid to try to counteract the pain. It's definitely taken the edge off! Maybe something like that might help?

[kiaman]

Steriods do while u on them have been on them for the last month am taking 50mg a day at moment leaves me feeling tired dont want to do anything also will make u feel more hungry so be cReful of what u eat unfortuley that is one of the side effects butlook after ur self wishing u all the best

[Catnip]

I am very fortunate in being able to go to a purpose-built respiratory unit where all the staff are specialists... and patients are told that it will take at _least_ six weeks for them to start pulling round and feeling more "normal" following a chest infection and a course of antibiotics/steroids. I think that you may need to slow down, lower your expectations and recover!!

Catnip