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Autoimmune Diseases and Fatigue
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (544)Comment receiving replies
I have an "Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder" (that means I have 3 of the 4 "markers" for Lupus). As many of you have noted, chronic fatigue is a game changer. I exercise religiously; considered to be an active 73-year old I'm quite certain many of you have been told that fatigue goes with the territory if you have an autoimmune disease/disorder. How I wish I could get a stimulant to give me a boost; however, most doctors won't prescribe one and suspect complaints of fatigue are due to depression. I guess I'm getting resigned and grateful that I don't have something worse!
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@carolhastings- I know what you mean by wanting some stimulating medication. After years of autoimmune disease and finally treated- for now at least- with immunosuppressive medication, I have a deep body fatigue and tired brain. Some Adderall would be nice. If I have to be sharp one day, I take a caffeine tablet that carries me through part of the day. You are correct , many of us are older and not prioritized in trying stimulants. After all, we are not working, so who cares if it’s hard to get through the day.
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Read your post, and yes fatigue is a common problem as we age. Have you considered vitamin B12 shots, or pill form B12?
It may help. Do you get enough rest, and take a afternoon nap?
Too many doctors dismiss complaints of fatigue as just an elderly patient talking.
Young doctors do not always see the entire picture, and older doctors are cranky.
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