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Posted 12/27/2011 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Mine was good but now I am suffering from all the excitement. I have been batteling severe fatigue. And sometimes that seems worse than the pain. I am trying to stay positive but it's easy to get discouraged. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I have read the fibro 101 thread regarding magnesium and malic acid... has this helped others? If so I may try talking with my pharmacist. I appreciate any help.

yellwdaisy sad

Posted 12/27/2011 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Yellowdaisy,

I have used malic acid/magnesium and it does help. Also vitamin D3. I also take adderall and it helps a lot. It keeps me out of bed. It is a stimulant. Some people don't want to go that route. But it works for me. I also know that with exercise, though it may be hard, it will give you energy. Walking is what I like to do.

You will find what works for you. I am like you. I can handle the pain better than the fatigue. The fatigue is so draining. I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/27/2011 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I am battling the same thing today. I didnt even stay at my father's house very late (we always have Christmas dinner there) and I have been dragging all day. My rheumatologist told me to take B12, because Im deficient, and I was told that it would help with energy. To be honest--it doesnt work. I wonder if that was even the case?

Anyway, I have read the same thing, and many of the members have told me they use the malic acid/magnesium. Im thinking of talking with my doctor when I go back in a couple months.
Posted 12/27/2011 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
I can understnd . I just bought some Vitamins B-12. I will have to give it time. I guess my worse enemy is fatigue also. I cant take the scheduled drugs that boost your enery, so I have to stick to the natural things.
Posted 12/27/2011 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
I have been diagnosed with fibro. Aches and pains, stiff joints, etc.etc. I however" have no fatigue at all? I wake up at 7am and have energy all day long. I go to bed at midnight, not because I am tired, but because I think I probably should. No energy problems, even with medications? No foggy head, etc. Pretty much normal except for these darn aches and pains. Not arthritis. I just hear everyone talk about fibro fog, fatigue, etc. I have absolutely none of that?
Posted 12/27/2011 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thinsz- can we trade bodies? Wow no fatigue! You are blessed.
Posted 12/27/2011 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
I too have the exhaustion that accompanies Fibro and sure wish I could find some energy. The holidays really poop me out and it takes so darn long to recover. The last thing I want to be doing is sleeping during the day. I have too many other things I want/need to get done. But, somehow the body tries to rule and I try to avoid it's direction at all costs!...lol

Chutz
Posted 12/27/2011 11:13 AM (GMT 0)
I believe not only the supplements I take help me a great deal but eating healthy. During the holiday season we tend to eat more unhealthy. Listen to your body and see what happens when you eat healthy and when you don't.

Good luck to you.
Posted 12/27/2011 11:43 AM (GMT 0)
I agree that fatigue is a show-stopper for me...my pain is managed with meds and sometimes I take adderall which helps with fog and a little with energy

I take magnesium but have yet to buy malic acid (noone around here even knows what it is-lol) multi vitamin and D...haven't seen a change in fatigue. Maybe the malic acid is the ticket

i think the holidays have taken a toll on most of us and so I pray that the New Years brings us all a little ooomph!!

Take care
Maggie
Posted 12/27/2011 1:02 PM (GMT 0)
I use the combination malic acid/magnesium supplements that I mentioned in Fibo 101 and these do help me with fatigue, along with vitamin D3.  But, nothing helps that great after holidays for me.  I think with all the work, excitement, etc., our adrenalin is flowing.  When it's all over, our bodies need to recoup.  I just never nap....but yesterday I had to lay down for about 1 1/2 hours because I couldn't keep my eyes open.  We have a front coming through, too, so that doesn't help.  Hopefully, some of our fatigue will lift in a few days of rest....then comes New Year's Eve!  smhair

Sherrine

Posted 12/27/2011 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
B-12 works best for me as far as increasing energy. I see a big difference when I take it. I like magnesium with malic acid too and it acts as a muscle relaxer for me. When I was on doctor prescribed Vitamin D I saw a difference in my pain level but the low dose I have been taking since then doesn't do much so I plan to up it to at least 2000 mgs a day. I think sleep is the most important thing. If you are getting 8 hours of good uninterrupted sleep your body will heal itself and your energy will be better. I have tried numerous things to help get some sleep and the only thing that works for me is to take 1/2 xanax at bedtime and then I sleep 7 to 8 hours all the way thru and I am ready to face the day. I know this isn't the best choice but I have tried pain meds, flexeril, antihistimines, valerian root, melatonin, herbal teas and nothing keeps me asleep like the xanax.
Posted 12/27/2011 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I have been very depressed and fatigued for over 2 months now. Dr. has tried all kinds of depression meds on me. I just seem to get worse. I feel i am to the non functional stage. run out of energy walking from room to room. Any suggestions. I am to my wits end. All i do is sit and cry cause i can't do anything. does anyone also know if sad (seasonal affective disorder) is realted to fibro. Thank you for any imput.
Posted 12/28/2011 8:43 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the input. At least it's nice to know we aren't alone. I would rather go the natural route but there are so many vitamins to take and knowing which one is right can be confusing. I do believe I will be talking to my dr/pharmacist and starting some sort of regiment.

And I am thinking of starting a food journal as well. Maybe this way I can link certain foods with the fatigue or at least by logging daily maybe eat better.

Thanks again everyone.
Yellwdaisy
Posted 12/30/2011 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
an amino acid called L-Tyrosine or a better form N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is the precursor to adrenalin and dopamine. B3 in the form Niacinamide, Coenzyme Q10, Rhodiola root, Siberian eleuthero (ginseng), American or Korean Ginseng, Twinlab has a product called Choline Cocktail, inositol, L-Glutamine(also precursor for GABA). GAIAHerbs has good combo extracts for fatigue. an amino acid complex taken at 500-700mg 3 times/day. then one med that is very effective and does not carry most adverse effects of Ritalin or Adderall is called the Dexedrine Spansule which comes in low doses. Provigil or Wellbutrin are good and some people benefit from a bedtime dose of some tricyclic anti-depressant like Elavil (amitriptyline) or Pamelor (nortriptyline)
Posted 12/30/2011 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
Hershey Girl, I don't know for sure if fibro and SAD go hand in hand, but I do think I have SAD. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety in addition to fibro but I think I have SAD too, was never diagnosed with it. I bought a "Happy Lamp" from Costco last year and I use it just about every day for about 30 mins to an hour, and I do think it helps. It doesn't make the depression go away, but I think it helps. I paid less than $100 for the lamp. Costco has a great return policy so if you feel it doesn't work for you, you can take it back. Hope this helps,

Miriam

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