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Posted 11/8/2007 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
so i've been in remission for a year and a half.  i'm not on any meds and i've felt great until recently.  i'm so tired!  i sleep 10-12 hours at night and take a nap whenever possible.  i'm having a hard time going to work and school.  it sucks.  i've had a little bit of D here and there, but not anything to be too concerned with.  i'm just bummed...how can i possibly be THIS tired?

i guess i don't need any answers, i just wanted to share with people who can relate.

ps.  oh yeah, and i blacked out in the shower yesterday morning.  what's up with that?

Posted 11/8/2007 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
I felt like this until I started getting B-12 injections,maybe you should have your dr check your levels
Posted 11/8/2007 5:51 PM (GMT 0)

I would strongly encourage you to have your blood levels checked for anemia, B12 deficiency and an underactive thyroid.   All of these conditions can make you tired and are treatable.  I'm sure there's several other things your doctor should check for too, but you definitely need to go to the doctor if you're blacking out in the shower.

Good luck to you!

Posted 11/8/2007 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Im sorry you have been feeling so zapped. I know how it feels to just want to sleep all day. When it feels like work just to get into the shower. I agree with everyone else about the B12 and other tests to get. I have one more suggestion. I have a big problem with my potassium. It makes you feel pretty worn out and can cause you blackout. Your heartbeats really fast. Its pretty dangerous because you can have a heart attack similar to when people have too much potassium. They can check it in a BMP I believe. It might be worth looking into. I hope you get your energy back and don't blackout anymore. That is scary! Keep us posted on how your doing.
Posted 11/8/2007 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
Were you in pain when you blacked out?  I've blacked many times from cramps/pain, but never without pain. 
Posted 11/8/2007 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. I have an appointment on tuesday and they did a bunch of blood work so i'll get the results next week. if anything is low, i'll be glad to figure it out to stop this rediculous fatigue.

thanks for the suggestions! i'll bring those things up.
Posted 11/11/2007 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
I suffer from extreme exhaustion as well.  Have had CD 30 years and always had some level of fatigue.  In the last 5 years has gotten progressively worse.  Have B12 injections.  Have regular checks for anemia.  about once every 18 months my iron is slightly low and I get an infusion.  The past 2 years I've slept 10-12 hours a night too.  I'm always lethargic.  Had resection surgery in Aug.  Still suffer from fatigue, to the point where I'm not sure if I can return to work.  The surgery did not help this aspect and I'm thinking something else is wrong.  Always just related it to Crohns.  I can totally relate to your problem.  It's debilitating and I don't think any of my DR.s really understand the level of fatigue. Good luck with the battle.   I'd be interested in hearing how you make out. 

Posted 11/11/2007 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
I can really relate. As others said, even if you are in remission, you may not be taking in the nutrients you need. I go through bouts of similar exhaustion. I don't know what it is about showers, but that is one place it hits me most. Several times over the years I've grown weak and almost blacked out in the shower. I end up sitting on the floor of the shower or bathroom too weak to turn the water off. Maybe the heat exacerbates things...

Hope you get answers and help after the results from your lab work.
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