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Posted 7/19/2011 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
After having close to a week where I felt good, really good, the pain in my hips started again. I walk most every day, for my sanity, health or whatever, and this interfered.  After lots and lots of ibuprofen and resting up yesterday (read: No walks) I feel a bit better today, but I'm EXHAUSTED. Totally, scarily exhausted. Tired to the point of feeling lightheaded... which is just so not normal.

So, I know it's just 'one of those days' but I felt like whining and know you guys all understand.  I'm sure tomorrow will be better.

Thanks for letting me vent.   :)

Posted 7/19/2011 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I was just commenting on someone elses post about the exhaustion. I have been having that issue too lately. So, I feel for you. Its terrible at times.


I have been having that all over ache especially in my hands, knees and hips but the exhaustion is worse. I feel like I just cannot function. I don't feel tired (like needing sleep) just exhausted (like I cannot move without much effort). And, it seems to be getting worse.

It was suggested that it could be the heat and I agree that it could be part of it because it is very hot and humid here on the east coast but I really think that my meds and disease is more at fault.

I take all the necessary vitamins, get b-12 shots, keep up with all my meds, take daily walks........I was just wondering if someone might have other ideas?

Maybe someone will be on shortly that can help us both?
Posted 7/19/2011 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry that you are feeling down. I agree that this heat could be causing an energy drain in many of us. Keeping hydrated is very important. Lately, I've been drinking a protein drink...it has 18 grams of protein for 8 oz and take 5000mcgs of B-12 daily. I also take Vitamin D and a good multivitamin.

There are times when I've been found to be potassium deficient and have needed a prescription....being deficient can cause muscle weakness and a tired feeling. Deficiencies of vitamin C and D, iron and magnesium can also cause fatigue.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Hugs, Robin
Posted 7/19/2011 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I knew you'd understand and not tell me to 'push through'. I really do try to just keep going, but today it's all too much. I don't even hurt a lot, it's just exhaustion. I am tired to the point of feeling lightheaded at times.

It might be the heat, but I'm sitting here in a/c. Even at lunchtime, when I walked a short distance outside, I wasn't over-warm. I know later I will feel much differently, but I'm super sensitive to the a/c... so I actually stay chilled for a while after leaving here.

I have been taking Vitamin D for two years now. I started a Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc vitamin last week. I know it's too soon to feel any difference from those.

Just a little energy boost would be nice!! Maybe I will try a protein drink and a banana... should I make myself go to the store.
Posted 7/19/2011 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
If you are feeling lightheaded, I wouldn't take a chance driving.
Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. I tend to overheat easily now...it's possible that are meds make us more sensitive.
Get a good rest in and make sure you are eating a well balanced diet. Feel better :)

hugs, Robin
Posted 7/19/2011 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Mscrowbar,

I was going to ask you if you take vitamin D??? It often helps with fatigue.

I hope that you all are making it through this heatwave. It is bad here. Praying for rain. But not feeling it coming on. I usually have a lot of pain when a front comes through.

But I feel a lot more sluggish too in this weather. I am not a good heat person, or cold person. And there is no perfect climate. I wish that there was, we could all move there near eachother. lol...

Take care all!!!

Hugs, Karen
Posted 7/19/2011 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Luvs, sometimes if the pain is really bad, I am more tired.  Hip pain is horrible and I hate it when that happens to me.  But, I think we tense up because of the pain and that takes a lot of our energy away.  Try mentally getting your body to relax.  Start at your neck and shoulders, then your arms and hands, then your abdomen, then legs and lastly the feet.  You might be really surprised just how tense you really are!  Also do some deep breathing and blow out the air like you are blowing through a straw.  That can relax you, too. 

 

Passing weather fronts can make me very tired and light-headed, too.  Don't know if that's happening in your area.  But rest and know you will be better soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 7/19/2011 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, I feel really horrible at the moment too...I'm exhausted my legs and hands are killing me, I'm moody and crabby, I'm just miserable and I've had a headache for two days.....but mine is the opposite to you girls it's freezing here and grey and wet....I think I might have seasonal affective disorder too...

Oh well that is my rant for the day....hope we all have a good one, I better drag my sorry excuse of a butt out of this bed or I might just lie here all day....hugs to everyone shannon
Posted 7/20/2011 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
My day was rough as well. So, we can commiserate! It is difficult when pain forces one to lie down most of the day, day after day, as it causes other issues such as muscle wasting and so on. My shoulder, back, hips, arms - heck, pretty much everything - are all causing me great pain. In the past 3 1/2 years I have had a few 3/10 days but for the most part it is consistently 6-7/10 without letting up. Challenging to deal with! My celiac is causing me pain as well which causes additional stress, loss of sleep, and so it goes. I have such a craving for gluten right now! Alas - I cannot even have one single crumb so I am feeling rather sorry for myself. Thank goodness for all my stacks of books around me!

I hope you all have a good restorative sleep.
Posted 7/20/2011 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Karen, Yes I am on vitamin D. It is doctor prescribed. I don't remember the dosage but instead of the one a week for 12 weeks, I take 3 a week for 3 months and then have to be rechecked. I also take mega doses of prescription iron, and shots of b-12. And to help my body absorb the iron I take vit. C. I also take over the counter magnesium and calcium.

It could very well be that my iron levels have dropped again. The only way to know is get more blood work which I will be doing in a few weeks anyway. So, till then I just take more iron. I have a malabsorption issue so I cannot over do.

I also think that it could be the meds. I just started the Plaquenil (?) and am back on the prednisone. I know its making my vision quite blurry, not that it already wasn't.

I just don't know....maybe its everything combined, along with the heat.??

Even though I am overweight, even though I ache, I am still a very active person. This pure exhausting fatigue is just getting me down and I don't like it. I am sure none of us do.
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