Dealing with new diagnosis & fatigue

[Candles5]

I was diagnosed last week with endo following a cyst bursting and a scan showing lots more cysts. I have had lots of symptoms for many years but this was always put down to stomach issues so endo has come as a big shock!

One of my main problems is extreme fatigue and I could really do with some advice to help to manage this better as it feels like its getting worse.

Thank you

[Moon_maiden]

Have you started to keep a symptom diary? This will help you to see any patterns and enable you to avoid some things, possibly. It’s not easy.Have you seen gynae about what to do next?

[Candles5 in reply to Moon_maiden]

Hi no i havent yet but its a good idea so i should ive just felt so dazed and out of it since diagnosis to think straight. I am waiting for surgery but the wait list is long. I didnt speak to them about fatigue as i was overwhelmed during the appointment and forgot if im honest but i will! Im waiting for my gp to return off holiday for their advice too

[Moon_maiden in reply to Candles5]

It’s well worth keeping a list, any symptoms, etc.It is overwhelming, you aren’t alone on any of this. Add any questions you think of as well, it’s hard to keep remembering.

If you haven’t had a blood test ask your GP for one check on and include iron, B12, Vit D, magnesium. They may try and ignore, mine huffed when I asked for vit D 😂, yet called straight away when it came back very low. They are more on the ball about it these days.

[Candles5]

Yeah good idea! Yeah it really is -it hit me like a ton of bricks if im honest. Im relieved for a diagnoses but it was a shock. Yeah I will thank you!

Thats a good idea actually! My gp has been so supportive so i think she will be fine with it! Glad they listened to you 😃

[JOSANDY40]

Hi,Getting more sleep than the average person helps I found. I take 1000mg Vit C, Zinc and Vit D3. The Fennel Tea helps too but I don't like the taste! As I got so stressed and depressed my friend said go for some Healing it does work. I thought it was pointless, probably rubbish, I even laughed! Finally I went to a Healer and had Reflexology as well. It helped me relax. There are church's that do this free, just give contribution.

Since then I did a Course and learnt to do it to myself. It certainly helps with the pain at night so I can return to sleeping.

❤

[Candles5 in reply to JOSANDY40]

Hi thanks very much for this! I have started taking some vitamins I have at home but think i need to do some more research! Oh wow thats good that it helps i will look into this- thanks!