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Posted 7/13/2012 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
So tired after work at the moment, I can't find the energy to do anything else. I'm learning how to balance activity and rest in order to manage my fibro as I've only recently been diagnosed. Generally able to do this fairly well but some busy times in work mean its harder to maintain the balance.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips to help with the fatigue side of fibro? Usually find caffine helps in the short term to give me a bit of a boost and to keep me going for a short while but would like to know if anyone has any better suggestions or is it just a matter of accepting that my body needs the rest?

Any suggestions/ personal experiences would be useful. 

Posted 7/13/2012 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Do you do any exercise?  After your caffeine hit, how about a nice walk for about a half an hour.  You might have to build up to that if you aren't used to walking, but this always helps give me more energy and lessens the pain.

 

Sherrine

Posted 7/13/2012 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Stretches and a daily walk help me. Also eating healthy. Sleep deprivation is an issue for me so I find if I eat something I shouldn't like sugar or caffiene or unhealthy carbs or fatty meats or dairy it affects how much I can sleep.

Good luck to you.
Posted 7/13/2012 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
I used to go to zumba which I found helped with raising my fitness levels and I think that generally helped my overall ability to deal with the fibro. Unfortunately my symptoms have worsened greatly in recent months due to stress and so I havn't felt able to go to zumba as it's quite high energy and impact. The class I was going to was good as I could do as much as I could cope with depending on what sort of a day I was having and it was great to see that I became able to do more as time went on - it gave me a boost and I felt I was taking control rather than letting this illness take over. It's been a real disappointment to lose this as I really enjoy it and it helped me to stay positive as well. I will give the walking a go Sherrine and hope that I may someday be able to get back enough fitness to attempt it again.
Posted 7/13/2012 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice 'almost medfree'. I think I need to take a look at my diet as I've fallen into bad habits just to get me through rather than looking for more long term, sensible fixes.

Being a teacher I have long holidays ahead of me now so time to make time for myself and work on getting healthier I think! Is there such a thing as a suggested diet regime for fibro anywhere?

 

Posted 7/14/2012 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I too suffer from the deadining fatigue. As of lately I have had a pretty bad flare up. I have been indulging in naps as I have been too sore to exercise, I do walk about 30 minutes a day, but that takes it all out of me. Thank goodness my husband is a saint and lets me nap when I need to.

As far as fibro cooking...I found a book on Amazon "Food that Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia" by Deirdre Rawlings. I haven't yet cooked anything in there, but it all sounds pretty good. Will keep you posted.. :)

Best of luck with your fatigue. I hope it subsides for you.

Hugs.. Amy
Posted 7/14/2012 6:32 AM (GMT 0)
Brit- I am having this trouble with fatigue myself. I am just reading why our diet is so important. I was drinking coke to get a rush of energy, but then find myself extremely week hrs. Later. Found out I have reactive hypoglymcemic. It 's common with fibromites. I have to make a huge diet change. It's not going to be easy. I hope to gain some energy back. Maybe that is what is going on with you.
Posted 7/14/2012 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
I use B-12 and Vitamin D-3. It took awhile to build up in my system.  I also use Ribros.  This can be ordered through Puritains Pride. Some doctors will even give B-12 shots.  I still have fatigue but this helps me get through my day.
Posted 7/14/2012 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, DW, what an image! I can just see inflammed tissues stuck to muscles, and it ain't a purdy picture! That's actually what my muscles feel like a lot of the time.

It makes sense that stretching would help.

Debbie
Posted 7/14/2012 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
At times I suffer from debilitating fatigue. It does not seem to matter how much I sleep, I still have problems. Changing seasons seem to bother me, and it always seems to be worse during the winter. I find that at certain times of the day (particularly after meals), I can't sit down, or I become very tired and will fall asleep. I have to keep moving until this feeling passes. I try to stick to very light meals, and eat several times per day, and sometimes this helps. I occasionally use energy drinks (the kind in the little, tiny bottles) if I am in a real bind, especially if I have to drive somewhere. I have nodded off while driving before, and this scares me. When using the energy drinks, I have not had this problem. I love coffee, but it does not seem to help much with this problem.

I do exercise. I take walks regularly, and take part in water exercise classes at least 2-3 times weekly. I don't know if they have really helped me very much with the fatigue, but they do help with pain management. I take D3, B12, and Magnesium to help with symptoms.
Posted 7/15/2012 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Thank for all the advice. Time to get into a better routine with meals then as I have been guilty of skipping meals recently. Haven't felt like eating as I've been feeling really sick due to anxiety and stress problems. This illness is so complicated.
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