Chronic fatigue

[Lanadc88]

Hi guys and gals,

I am in the middle of a particularly bad flair up 😒 was in bed all last week however the pain subsided by the weekend so managed to do some house work and sit downstairs with my partner and just do the usual homely things however all the the pain is back to a more manageable level this fatigue is crippling me! I’m sleeping for almost 12 hours a night and still having to literally force myself out of bed in the morning and then all I do is yawn and feel drained all day long. Iv had fatigue for years but I can never remember it being this bad. Any advice ? Or do I just have to ride this out until it buggers off and I get back to “my normal”?.

I hope you are all well

Lana

[Spanchic]

Hi Lana. Poor you!! I know that feeling only too well, having suffered from Fibro since my teens (although it was only diagnosed 10yrs ago) and Lupus. Everybody manages their Fibro in their own way so I can only tell you what helps me.

When I have a bad flare I give in to it for a week or so and then I force myself to go for a walk every day. Some days I can only walk 100yds (meters) from my house, but the next day I go further, if only by 10yds. I prioritise this when it comes to managing my energy and if I do nothing else all day it doesn’t matter! Everything else can wait as far as I’m concerned. I’ll forego my shower if necessary. I’ve found that fresh air and exercise is the only thing that really helps.

As I’ve already said, everyone is different and over the last 30+ years I have tried all of the drugs, the alternative therapies, Chinese Medicine, etc., etc., and fresh air and exercise is the best thing for me.

I do hope you manage to get your energy back one way or another soon.

[Lanadc88 in reply to Spanchic]

Aww thank you, I managed to pop round the supermarket I feel better for getting out but I’m still totally drained. Just ordered some food and going to relax in front of the tv and take my meds lol

[Hidden in reply to Lanadc88]

Hi

Sorry you have felt so rotten. Glad you managed to get out. Could you ask your GP tif you can have vyour bloods done? Love and hugs Lynne xxxx a blood test to be done?

[Lanadc88 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah that’s a good point I’ll get onto that thank you xx

[Hidden in reply to Lanadc88]

You are very welcome. Take care Lynne

[Midori]

Best to see the GP, we are all different when it comes to flares and things, but an increase in any symptom should be checked out.

Cheers, Midori

[Lanadc88 in reply to Midori]

Will do thank you