Fatigue

[maratxel]

I have fatigue since I was diagnosed with Behcet's, now within the past months it has intensified, I can barely do simple household tasks or work with the laptop. It requeries an overexertion and I feel very tired all day with no energy. Does anyone experience the same? or know anything to improve or alleviate the symptom of extreme fatigue?

[Icefire]

Low refined carb diet and gentle exercise works for me with loads of green veg. I don't each much potatoe, rice, pasta or sugar. I try to avoid ultra processed food where I can. Perhaps consider looking at blood sugar levels. (See Glucose Goddess, she gives a lot of info for free on her website and has a good book). I supplemented with Methylfolate and a good quality multivitamin for a while. Also magnesium. I found these useful at the time but no longer need them.

Check any medication (especially birth control) for depletions they can cause in nutrients.

Hope you feel better soon. Fatigue was a big issue for me at times but not so much for now.

[magician]

hello maraxtel

Yes, I totally understand what BD fatigue feels like. I have experienced fatigue that is so intense - to the extent that I wondered if that is what dying people would feel.

I sort of “worked around” the fatigue by sleeping/taking siesta several times during the day (in addition to night sleep). It is specially important for me to sleep (even I do not initially feel sleepy) after a workout. After around 30 minutes of siesta, i feel recharged enough to do some chores.

Basically, it feels like my batteries are damaged. Other people charge their batteries during the night and they are good for one full day. I charge my batteries an average of 3 times during the day (in addition to night sleep) in order to do some chores.

Best regards