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Posted 12/18/2011 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry to whine but it sems that just at the time I NEED energy, someone pulled the plug on me and typing is exhausting, never mind the gazillion other things I am not doing right now.

No, it is not Christmas, I am very Zen about it, making candles and cookies for all instead of spending money and fighting the crowd...just that darn fibro fatigue...the pain is handleable but fatigue is every second and I make myself do things and I just feel worse...I am so frustrated and depressed over this...will I ever get over this? It is not bad if I take my pain meds and adderall but can I ever feel regular without meds...I know the energy is drug-induced and that bothers me....I had a drug problem when I was younger so am very leery about using these as crutches...am I really me when I take them, or am I the drugs?

IDK< I"m just tiredof being tired...just had to get it out

Thanks for being out there and a Joyous Christmas

Maggie

Posted 12/18/2011 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie, I know that total exhaustion feeling and it almost hurts!  It's horrible.  I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.

 

Have you ever been checked for anemia?  I take iron because of it and when I'm really having a problem with anemia I find myself just sitting and staring into space because I don't have the energy to do anything else.  But the iron helps me.  I take two Ferro Sequels a day.  So, next time you need blood work done, you might ask your doctor to have that checked out.

 

I hope you get some energy back so you can enjoy Christmas.

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/18/2011 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Good idea Sherrine!! My diet really bites, cause I get nausea from depression and cymbalta makes me crave sweets. I have chronic low potassium so it is very possible there are other deficiencies asa well...I have been taking magnesium also butstopped taking D and multi, probably dehydration as well. I am terrible about fluid intake because of bladder problems-lol....it's always something

thanks for answering Sherrine...Mississippi is veeery cold this am, hope Fla is better
Maggie
Posted 12/18/2011 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie,

If you were diabetic, you wouldn't feel guilty about taking meds then. This is the same principle. I take the same meds as you. They have helped me tremondously thoughout the years. As long as you are not abusing them, don't feel guilty. Work with it. Go with the flow... You are a wonderful person, no need to be feeling guilty...

Why did you stop taking vitaminD? And drink pleanty of water. It will not irritate your bladder, it will heal it. Clean you out...

I hope you start feeling better soon.

Gentle hugs, Karen
Posted 12/18/2011 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie, I would suggest you start the vitamin D3 again.  Most of us do not get the sunlight we need to make our own D and even though I'm in the sun a lot, I wear sunscreen so that stops the sun from helping me.  They are saying, now, that you need 1,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, but at least take some until you can have your levels checked with your next blood work.  I take 5,500 IU a day.  I'll be getting blood work in a couple of weeks and will probably see how my levels are now.  I've been taking this much for several years!  I don't absorb things that great.  Low vitamin D3 can cause more pain and fatigue.

 

Can you eat potatoes?  They are very high in potassium.  I find if my potassium is low, I will crave potatoes.  You need the potassium because it's an important mineral.  This might be adding to your fatigue.  I'm not sure.  Below is a link about it from Webmd.  I was very low one time when I was hospitalized and they said they were surprised I hadn't had a heart attack.  So, these vitamins and nutrients really help us. 

 

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-851-POTASSIUM.aspx?activeIngredientId=851&activeIngredientName=POTASSIUM

 

Ahhhh....the old bladder problems.  I'm at the age I have that issue, too.  It doesn't help that I also have a huge peristomal hernia that, when I stand up, pushes down on my bladder because of gravity.  LOL  Let's face it.  I'm a mess!  LOL  But a happy mess!  It is very important to drink water or you will become dehydrated.  You quite possibly could be dehydrated now.  If you get really thirsty, you've actually waited too long to take in fluids.  I drink mainly water and tea.  I drink a lot during the day but slack off after dinner so I don't have to get up 5 times in the middle of the night.  shocked    Please keep yourself hydrated.  You will feel better for it.

 

It was chilly in Florida this morning...in the 50's...but it's close to 70 degrees out now so I'll be walking my dog soon.  I do NOT like cold weather.

 

Have a good one!

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/18/2011 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Yes Sherrine, I've been hospitalized due to low potassium levels, excruciating muscle spasms and yeah, possible heart damage...orange juice 8 oz has alot of potassium, but I also take horse pill supplements. And I'll start the D and multi again....Right now, I'd eat cow patties if it would help this fatigue-lol!!!

As a Southerner I looove my tea too but try to drink water (not a fan). Yes , bladders...they did a cystoscopy onme and found out my bladder only holds 50% of normal capacity so I drink 8 ounces and go 5 times-LOL!!! There is no dignity in this getting old stuff. Thanks for your good commonsense advice Sherrine-can't wait to swim with the elephant this year with my lampshade on-lol!!!
Have a nice day
Maggie
Posted 12/19/2011 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry about your fatigue. I have a hard tiem with it too since this fall. It is so hard to get motivated to do anything with my youngest in school now. I have nothing to keep me from going back to bed. Even if i don't sleep, it is hard to move at all. I am thinking of asking my doc for somethign to help me if it doesn't get better after the holidays. Don't feel bad about taking meds if they help you. Do you take meds for pain? Fatigue is just another side of fibro like pain, no?
Hopefully the extra D will help you.
Posted 12/19/2011 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
I think often that the fatigue is worse than the pain. I can work a little "mind over matter" visualization or distract myself from pain a good bit, but I have a lot of frustration from being so fatigued and feeling so much older than my age. I agree that D3 can help a lot. Wish I had more to say to help. I just wanted to commisserate with you a bit. Fibro is rough
Posted 12/19/2011 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie,

I am taking Vitamin D as my levels were very low when recently tested. I am tired ALLLLL the time. I do not rest at night and take Lunesta to help me sleep. It is hard to know I slept at night but wake up tired!!!

I do not think there are definite answers for us as this all seems so new.
Posted 12/20/2011 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
The fatigue is my worse problem now. I get started so much better with my sad light. It gives me a jump start in the morning. By the end of the day I have to be in bed early. If I dont, I will start to hurt all over and then I get very cranky. I wouldn't give up my sad light for nothing. Lol
Posted 12/20/2011 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hey ladies-thanks for all the replies and altho we have no miracle cure, at least I'm in good company!!!

I did get up at 3am(don't sleep) and made 5 dz xmas cookies and did 3 loads of laundry, but now I'm shot and my husband is chuffing around doing his martyr thing (do y'all know the sound I'm talking about and the martyr bit) like he does it all!!!LOL!!

I hope you all have a glorious Christmas
Maggie
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