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Posted 6/11/2012 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

Relatively new to this forum and wondered if anyone else suffers from dizzy spells and fatigue??? I am not sure if my iron is low, or if it is an absorpotion issue or maybe it's just the Mezavant I am taking , but for the past couple of weeks I have felt utterly horrible. I understand the Mez is SUPPOSED to make you dizzy but I have been on it for several months and that has not been the case.

I have kept up my exercise program ( not overdoing it either ) which consists mostly of 3o to 40 minute walks at a brisk pace , 5 times a week.  And while my diet HAS changed for the better I am not eating like a bird and I have continued to drink plenty of fluids ( the good kind ).  

Yet, I find myself hardly able to keep my eyes open at times and yesterday I literally had to stop 1/2 way through my walk , which I NEVER have to do...  Not so much nauseous, but very light headed and totally lacking in energy...

Anyone else suffer through these bouts?

Thanks. 

  

     

Posted 6/11/2012 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
I recently felt very fatigued in light of the fact that I'm trying to eat healthy and I exercise several times a week for at least an hour. I wasn't dizzy,, although sometimes I was lightheaded and my hair was getting dry and falling out a lot. I'm not familiar with the medication you're on. The only medication I take is canasa suppositories once a day. So my doctor did my bloodwork and I found out my fasting glucose was a little high at 104 which is considered pre-diabetic. So now I'm watching my carbs. Even though my hemoglobin and hematocrit was normal. my iron level was a little low. I also had low potassium and a magnesium level that was on the low side of normal. I'm now taking some supplements to help. I think my bloodwork definitely supported the symptoms I was having. Can you get some labs done? Maybe there's something off. When I'm in a flare I tend to eat more carbie/starchy foods which help with the urgency, mucous and blood, but ultimately don't equate to the healthiest diet for other issues. Its difficult because I'm a vegetarian and normally eat a lot of raw veggies. I stay away from those during flares. But too much carbs throws everything off. I'm trying to find the balance and to incorporate protein at every meal and to have a protein shake each day. I get frustrated with diet because every time I start rocking a great lifestyle with extremely healthy food, I get a flare and wind up eating like crap for a while. Generally, I've always gotten bloodwork done every year to check a CBC, metabolic panel, iron , etc...this is even before I got diagnosed with proctitis(which was last year). My flares have actually been mild compared to most so it goes to show you how quickly your labs can change. Your symptoms are definitely worth a call to your doctor.
Posted 6/11/2012 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Yes i get them a lot, i put mine all down to the UC. The tiredness is a real pain, especially when your used to having loads of energy. Ive tried lots of different approaches and havent found one that works well.
I get tired an hour after i wake now and struggle most of the day with any vigourous activities. I actually started on berrocca guarana a few weeks ago and it did work well for a few days, and then became less effective.
Hope you feel better soon
Marty
Posted 6/11/2012 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Marty and Chrissy,

I have an appointment to see my GI this Friday, but think I will get in to see my GP and arrange some bloodwork.

Cheers and thanks for your feedback.
Posted 6/11/2012 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Usually when I'm about to go into a flare I start feeling dizzy, fatigued, and often will feel like I'm going to pass out. I'm fairly certain it is due to low iron levels - I am almost always anemic during a flare. Your blood work will probably help you figure out the best next steps.
Posted 6/11/2012 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Coquitlamguy,

I too am on Mezavant (4tablets)and get dizzy and fatigued.  My liver enzymes  are elevated as well.  They switched me from Salofalk which Ive been on since 1995 to Mezavant 2 years ago and for some reason I think I have more problems with it.  I just stopped my Mezavant last week and waiting for my GI's approval to go back to the Salofalk.

Posted 6/14/2012 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
I had a lot of energy before my diagnosis but really feel worn out every day. I feel especially tired by 8 PM and can't stay up past 10.
Posted 6/14/2012 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Leon,

Without getting any blood work done, I just started taking 1 iron pill and it seems to have helped. Obviously I need to have full work done to check everything, but at least I feel a BIT better. Hope you get your energy back...   

Posted 6/14/2012 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Coquitlamguy,

If you want some natural sources of iron try all kind of beans and lentils. They are a good source of iron and fiber.
Regards.
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