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TGIF people!  I am too pooped to sleep.  I am at the office trying not to fall asleep right here right now.  Good thing DH dropped me off this AM.  God knows I wouldn't be able to drive home at the moment.

Plans this weekend?  Stay in bed all weekend?!  I think that sounds fabulous! 

Hope you are all well.

aMY

 

Glad you are having your DH drive you home tonight!...

I have to say I've been really blessed most days to not have the same level of fatigue that I used to have for so many years.

Now that I use Ambien (just one at night right before bed)...this has helped me get a decent night's sleep. Of course I still am up every hour on the hour to change sleeping positions...(my dog does the exact same thing as he has hip dysplasia)...but I go back to sleep..

I only went to Ambien after my last fusion surgery and had tried other supplements/natural remedies first.

Some other things that have helped with my fatigue have been switching to eating all organic/natural foods. I watch what I eat and stay away from simple carbs as this causes our bodies to temporarily shoot up with energy but then come crashing down. I do not drink any soda...just one cup or coffee in the am and then water...at least 12-14 glasses a day.

But the organic switch was pretty immediate and amazing. Getting out all the preservatives, chemicals, dyes, junk that goes into so much food. I eat meat only once or twice a week.

And then another big part has been doing yoga/stretching each day in the am/pm as well as getting 45 minutes of exercise every single day. Just like last evening...I was wanting to fall asleep early..it was around 6:30pm....but I made myself get up and do my walk.

Along with not taking any naps during the day...the exercise helps my body feel naturally fatigued and get a better/deeper sleep.

And even though I am off work (applying for disability) and I am in my room all day...sitting on my bed with pillows propped up to rest my neck....I make sure I get up every single hour to move around...take the dog out....do a few walking laps around the house. This works to keep from getting stiff as well as keeps my fatigue level low with a little burst of energy...

I also do a lot of brain puzzles through the day to keep my brain active.

Another thing I will add if I have an especially high pain day which can certainly add to fatigue...is I will drink Lipton Green Tea..This gives a natural and smooth boost of energy...

I'm sure you are just venting and I can truly empathize....I just wanted to add a few suggestions to you and/or others that may have trouble with this and maybe it can help some.

I hope that you can add some fun somewhere in there this weekend....Nothing beats laughter to boost our mood and energy:)

Sending some hugs (( ))

I get very fatigued but less pain with meds. But I am having one of those days tto. Had to let my 18 yr old take my other son to the orthodontist cause I wasn't sure I should drive. It feels like I have been on my feet all day and it should be 10 pm. Lol... And we have family coming g in this week !!!!!! Hope it gets better