← Return to PMR and fatigue

Discussion
mjontour avatar

PMR and fatigue

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 17 5:27pm | Replies (12)

Comment receiving replies
Profile picture for Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung

@mjontour, thank goodness you are pain free. But the fatigue as you describe it can be debilitating and really affect quality of life. You may be interested in these 2 related discussed in the PMR group:
- PMR and Fatigue. Interesting study: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-fatigue-interesting-study/
- Is fatigue a symptom of PMR?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-14/

You mentioned about having to take advantage of the 2-3 hour window when you're able to get things done and having to pace yourself. I bet that is a big adjustment.

There is an interesting discussion in the Autoimmune Diseases group that might interest PMR members about conserving energy:
- How do you plan your day and conserve energy? Are you a Spoonie? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-you-plan-your-day-and-conserve-energy-are-you-a-spoonie/

@mjontour, what tips or coping strategies have you picked up as you figure out how to manage the fatigue?

Jump to this post


Replies to "@mjontour, thank goodness you are pain free. But the fatigue as you describe it can be..."

Thank you for that! So interesting. I have shared the spoony article with my family. I have realised the importance of staying connected but understand the toll it takes to use my brain when interacting with others. Some friends take more spoons than others! I plan my life at least a week in advance and plan my activities in the morning and at lunch if I can.