Fatigue

What are some ways you guys deal with the brain fog and the fatigue?

They seem to be the hardest parts for me.

Short rest periods help me, to some extent. I just dealt with a good few weeks of fatigue, and I really had to slow down. I spent much time just sitting and doing paperwork, sorting through things that needed to be either thrown out or passed along to others, things like that which don't take a lot of energy.

I've noticed taking in more fluids seems to help a little. Side effects of meds can cause fatigue, too, and I've found if I can wade through the worst of the fatigue and maybe even sneak in a cat nap, the day goes better.

Fatigue and fog are both tricky! I would say mainly, don't overdo it. I was on a roll for a while and getting a lot done, then the fatigue hit. Ouch! Still, I tried to keep up, which was a big mistake. I then slowed down for a few days, and things seem to be getting better.

Hope you're having a good day! :)

 

In order for me to work, I have to take Nuvigil. It helps keep me awake, if not I would fall asleep right at my desk. I try to sleep as much as possible on the weekends.

 

As for the fog, when it is really bothering me, I have to write everything down. I have lists of things that I will use when I know I'm really bad.

I focus on one thing at a time. I can't multi-task anymore.

I try to follow the same routine to not forget things. Lately I forget something I am going to do that is in mind only minutes before and then I remember and usually have to go back to where I was to do it.

Fatigue is a challenge. My Doctor tells me to listen to my body. My body is telling me it is tired. I know I have to keep moving. The body heals better (if it can) when it moves. Getting up to move around or going out for fresh air helps some with fatigue.

The last year I worked was terribly hard. I was falling asleep on the job. You cannot type or function when you are that fatigued. Used to drink lots of coffee. Switched to tea as it is easier on my stomach.

I have had 1 test that indicated the I might be Hypothyroid but follow up was not so bad. I imagine it is possible that my thyroid could be causing some of my problems. Will have to wait for the next test.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in Multiple Joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches, I.B., Hard of Hearing...

The fog and fatigue are the worst, I'd rather have the pain. I can work through the pain. I ended up basically not working (or doing anything) for about two years when I first got sick. Eventually, I managed to recover my function thanks to some major diet and lifestyle changes. I still have bad days occasionally; since I've started back to school it's been more often. Lately, I end up having to just take off one full day when it hits me and just rest. I think giving myself that permission on occasion actually helps speed me through those bad days, just not stressing over what I'm not doing or whatever.

fatigue and brain fog is terrible and makes me believe i have fibro~

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