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Autoimmune Diseases and Fatigue
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (544)Comment receiving replies
I am 55 and pretty much feel the same. I am tired more than 98% of the time and on those rare occasions I usually over do. I pay the price! But what do you do? I tell people my mind does not work and I can't remember, even the things I did just yesterday.
I have to push myself to do anything, and depression and weakness plays a big part for me. People say to exercise, and I get short of breath taking a shower, sweeping the floor, or washing the dishes. Not sure how I would exercise and what about the next day or so?
Extreme heat and cold are horrible for me, I hurt all over or want to pass out. I would like to live where the weather is more tolerable for my body. I also forgot to mention I have Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and a few more problems.
Trying to finish up working till January 31st, 2022 so I can retire. Sure seems like a long was off sometimes.
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@deannweir What are you doing to try to mitigate the fatigue? Right now I assume you’re working from home like everyone. Can you take naps or rest periods? Can you work shorter hours? It must be so difficult to try and focus when your brain isn’t cooperating. I retired before I got this illnesses , thank heavens. But, you only have 18 months left! You can do it!
Talk with your doctor; maybe there is something, like modafinil, that will work for you
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@deannweir oh, my gosh, you sound just like me! I, too, am always tired. How do you work around it? I’m taking a break right now from my sewing—it wore me out. This week I’m trying a new drug that the neurologist gave me. We’ll see.
Maybe you’ll have to join our virtual walking group!
i tried pasting the link for you, but no luck. Will try again!