Tired

[didntexpectthat]

Hi all,

I was diagnosed with CAD and heart failure over a year ago now. The first few months were fine, but for a year now I get tired when exercising, to the point of vomiting a couple of days later...im told its chronic fatigue, which is how it feels, but Im now struggling, im trying to exercise and dont get tired doing so, I then feel like crap for days, weeks after....is anyone else finding this?

[Lailabud]

Hello - that doesn't sound much fun. When you were diagnosed, what did the cardiologist do? Are you on medication or awaiting a procedure? If you've been diagnosed with chronic fatigue, have you been guided as to how to manage it? Lots of questions - sorry. I'm wishing you well, and hoping someone else on here can jump in with something helpful for you 😊

[fishonabike]

I am sorry to hear that you are struggling

unfortunately CAD and heart failure affect how well your heart can supply your body with the oxygen and fuel it needs, so you run out of steam and take longer to recover than you used to - the result is fatigue

it might be helpful to slow down a bit and re-learn how much your body can cope with, try doing things in shorter bursts with rests in between

could you ask to be referred for cardiac rehab? Some cardiology departments offer it to people with heart failure as well as CAD and after "heart attacks" - or your local branch of the British Heart Foundation might run groups which do this

chronic fatigue is a common complication of many ongoing health conditions, but if your doctor is saying that you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalitis (M.E.) they should be prepared to assess you properly so that you can have a clear diagnosis and seek appropriate support - as someone who has lived with ME for over 40 years i hope that you do not have this 🌺

[Grayjay]

Hiya, Perhaps you need to change your type of exercise. I have had heart disease for 30 years and after a triple bypass 20 years ago I took up Yoga and Pilates. Other exercise like the gym etc didn't do anything for me , Cycling, swimming or walking for cardio. It really is a life changer. At 70 I've slowed down a bit now but appreciate the benefits I had.