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Posted 6/16/2010 10:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hope everyone is well, I just wanted to ask if this happens to you too: one day I feel good, I start doing some housework i.e. ironing, washing the dishes, doing the floors, you know, everything a household requires to stay clean.  Then the next day, I'm completely exhausted.  I get stomach cramps, nausea etc.  It's like when I push myself too much I pay for it next day.  This also happens if I don't get enough sleep (i.e. approx. 7 hours at night).

Yesterday couldn't sleep, I have so much stress building up from many things in my life, so I was up in the kitchen midnight arranging and cleaning everything, and went to bed at 2 in the morning.  Woke up 6.15' and now I feel like xxxxxx.

Just wanted to hear your opinion on this.  Am I the only lucky one who feels this?  Should I leave the house in dirt?  I feel so guilty of not being able to do what other 36 year old women do....

Christina

Posted 6/16/2010 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
This absolutely happens to me too. I have two weeks left of school (I teach kindergarten half days) and I am teetering on that edge of flaring. If I get too stressed or do too much I definitely feel the effects. I make the effort to catch a nap in the afternoon, or at least lie down in front of the TV for an hour. When I am busy with some things I let other things go. I order dinner for the family instead of shopping and cooking. I leave the laundry for a day. It doesn't take much to tip over the edge, but it also doesn't take much to conserve a bit of energy.

As far as I am concerned, you are right in thinking that pushing yourself too hard has an effect on your Crohn's ... so take it easy. When you feel good add only 1 thing to your normal day, because maybe the next day you will feel good and can do the same. Don't feel guilty, because you know that if you are not careful you could end up being able to do nothing at all.

Take care.
Posted 6/16/2010 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
Well I personally do not call it a flare per say. But lack of sleep and too much stress will cause my anxiety to ramp up and that will cause me to have more frequent d and some nausea. I have learned to quiet these days down with the help of my Xanax. Good luck!
Posted 6/16/2010 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
Yes definately feel worse generally if I overdo it and overdoing it is a normal day for most people. Get mad when I can't get that little bit extra done. Worse still is doing some overtime (yes I do know I am lucky to be well enough to hold down a job) and then paying big time the next day. Trouble is no one at work really understands what Crohns feel like and how it affects me. the answer to it all is pace yourself.
Posted 6/16/2010 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
I always feel worse when i'm tired or don't get enough sleep or over do it.
Posted 6/16/2010 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Ditto Roni. I always feel worse when I over do it. Memorial Day weekend here in the states was a killer for me. On top of being busy I was taking allergy meds -- zzzzzzzzzzzzz tired all the time! Running to the BR too.
Posted 6/16/2010 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, I get this way too.  I feel so fatigued and my body hurts all over.

Posted 6/16/2010 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
When I get tired or over do things I get what I can only describe as flu symptoms. I need to rest before I can get back to normal. Normal life and work are a struggle, add that to household chores and gardening. Phew
Posted 6/17/2010 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I find that when I get tired, I actually get VERY VERY tired -- it's like another category altogether. Usually comes with CD and flu-like symptoms. And, takes longer to bounce back.

Take it easy everyone!
Posted 6/17/2010 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
that happens to me too, one reason why my house isn't always spotless. and add to it my 8 month old is teething. :S I've done a lot the last week and this week I've been paying for it. constant bloody D... *sigh*
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