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Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1, 2023 | Replies (75)Comment receiving replies
How many of y'all get blood work done that would show your Hemoglobin level? I get a CMP, CBC, Sed Rate and CRP done every 30-60 days because I have chosen to not take oral steroids. I already take BP and HR meds and steroids cause those problems for me almost immediately, not to mention the long term problems steroids cause. I struggle with pain, mobility and range of motion but I accept that it is the road I have chosen. I do get steroid hip injections for that pain. They help a lot and are more conservative than oral steroids.
I have had fatigue for three years. For a long time I was significantly clinically anemic and the doctors ran all sorts of test to never find a treatable cause. I self corrected. Currently I am not anemic but I do get fatigued and need/want a nap many days.
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You might want to chat with your doctor if there any other causes of your fatigue. One that is easily checked is your thyroid functioning (with a blood test). In terms of naps, there are many cultures where it is the custom to have an afternoon nap. And, I find that a short one (about 20 minutes) in the afternoon is just what I need.
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Do you get enough B12? Might want to discuss with your doctor to see if it would help. I take it as part of my protocol supplements and I do notice a little energy bump after taking it.
9 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms