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chronic fatigue

Posted by cabrighten @cabrighten, Jul 25, 2023

I had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue years ago. My ANA results were normal. After a recent move my occasional feeling weak became a daily disability. My heart checks out fine as do most of my bloods. I have prediabetes. I wake up tired even though I've have 12 hours sleep. If I do a 2 hour event like just sitting at an outdoor concert, I'm so exhausted I'll be in bed all the next day. I can't take walks over 4 blocks (round trip) without being exhausted. I ?

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 25, 2023

@cabrighten I, too have fatigue but nothing like yours. How have you managed this all these years? And you recently moved. A new city? Or same city and new house? Either way, it is exhausting! Have you found a new doctor yet? Someone who can help treat the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue? I included a link on controlling fatigue. See if it helps
https://www.thearthritisconnection.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/coping-with-fatigue-associated-with-autoimmune-disease
While we wait for members to respond to your discussion, you may like to read this article.
https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ And have you read this article? It’s how one woman dealt with fatigue.
Please continue to touch base with me!

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cabrighten | @cabrighten | Jul 26, 2023

I lay down when I'm tired. Keep non-toxic friends especially ones who may not understand the illness but understand I'm struggling. I have one who drives me to out door music concerts since I'm often too tired to drive. If I have a doctor unfamiliar with fibromyalgia, I buy and give them a wonderful book: Fibromyalgia and Myofascial disease. It's seems I'm also hypoglycemic so I monitor my eating.
Thank you for the aricles.

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