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Posted 6/5/2016 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Just a random question of those with UC. How many of you suffer from fatigue? Like just gross tiredness in relation to your condition. It seems I'm exhausted whenever I'm flaring up.
Posted 6/5/2016 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
yup super common, speak to your doc bout it
check out deficiencies or anemias that might be causing this
Posted 6/6/2016 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
YES. yes. yes. Look at Aimz thread above and many others on the forum.

Did you ever get your D levels up?
Posted 6/6/2016 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
No fatigue here and I'm currently in remission. I had fatigue only when my uc symptoms were at their worst in a severe flare.
Posted 6/7/2016 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I most definitely feel fatigue when I'm flaring. It's hard enough getting through a day full of poop, and then to feel completely wiped out (ooh, bad pun) by the middle of the day doesn't help.
Posted 6/7/2016 6:55 AM (GMT 0)
Ooo fatigue is my current nemesis (though I believe caused by my current medication as per my other thread!).. It's a real ball ache there's no denying it! :(
Posted 6/7/2016 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
The Fatigue almost seems to be worse than my frequent bowel movements and other symptoms. I don't know if you guys can relate but the fatigue seems like being a zombie all day. There are some days I wake up in the morning and it feels as if I haven't even slept. This isn't your usual tiredness just feel completely wiped out and almost spacey. Can anyone relate?
Posted 6/8/2016 7:29 AM (GMT 0)
The fatigue is certainly the hardest thing to deal with for me - I sympathise completely with you. I remember saying to my partner on more than one occasion when I got home from work that I didn't think I should have driven - it's like being half cut, can't focus on anything and your mind drifts constantly.. Get as much rest as you can - if it means time of work/studying, then so be it.

Wishing you a speedy recovery
Posted 6/8/2016 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
Aimz,
Couldn't have said it any better it really does feel as if my mind just drifts some days and I simply can't focus on anything. Obviously there are good days and bad days but the bad days aren't fun.
Posted 6/9/2016 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
The fatigue is the worst symptom for me too. It doesn't help that I'm sometimes having to get up 2-3 times in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and getting good rest/sleep is so important! My advice is to tell your trusted friends and co-workers what is going on with you. UC is an invisible illness. My boss, co-workers, and friends all know that I'm sick and not just "lazy" and are very supportive when I'm not feeling well. Hang in there!
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