Why am I so tired?
 

Susan, I am so sorry. Fatigue just sucks.

You could be headed for an exacerbation, many of the meds we take cause us to be tired and MS can cause sleep disorders which can also cause fatigue.

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/sit...tlight_fatigue

It's probably time to see your doctor. There are meds that might help with the fatigue and a sleep study can rule out a sleep disorder.

I know exactly how you feel. This is the pre-cursor to an exacerbation for me! You might want to call your doc and see if you can get in for an office visit.

Are you on any anti-fatigue meds? Provigil, amantadine, ritalin, adderall?

You might want to make sure you don't have a bladder or yeast infection, or any other kind of infection as well. Any kind of infection can cause that fatigue feeling. I've just gone through over a month of a horrendous sinus infection and all I've wanted to do is sleep...but haven't been able to. I've had what the neuro called an infection triggered exacerbation. Not treatable by steroids, just high dose antibiotics. I am feeling a lot better, but still dealing with a lot of fatigue. I am taking 400mg of Provigil a day.

I hope you get better soon, but if it were me, I would call my doc.

Looks like Snoopy and I are on the same page and posting at the same time! Great minds think alike! LOL!

:D

Thank you both. I do take Provigil, only 200mg. a day. If I am not feeling better tomorrow I will call the dr. Sometimes, even though you know there are others who understand exactly what you're talking about you still feel all alone...at least that's how I've been feeling.

:hug::hug: Thanks again.
Susan

it really amazes me how creative, loving, giving, happy, cared for, lucky, gifted people can feel like this... you give so much to us with your kindness and photography, etc...

i don't know if i feel the same exactly, but i know what its like to lose a zest of somesort...

my mood is definitely affected by ms activity in me... and like others have said, can be a sign to rest and repair or see a doc, etc...

hugs to you suzy q :hug:

:hug: Fatigue is not fun. I agree about talking to the doc if it's gotten worse than usual.

I'm one of those unfortunate ones that can't take adamentine (sp?) or Provigil. Had to take a stress test, of which I'm waiting for the results, to see if we can move to the next options that might be available.

My wall of endurance keeps moving on me, so when I push - I hit the point that you're describing. Which of course makes the fatigue even worse since it takes so much strength just to move! Thanks to Zoloft, I have the motivation to do stuff now. Just wish my body had the power to do half the stuff I want.

Hang in there, and know you are not alone!

:grouphug:

I was the same way as Cheryl for many years ... as soon as that level of fatigue hit, it was a relapse on the way. When I relapsed, I would sometimes sleep for 20 out of 24 hrs.

It seems you also have some new sensations/symptoms, and this fits the definition of an attack: "New . . . or worsening of existing symptoms . . . lasting longer then 24 hrs."

I know it is hard when you are working or have small children, but I sleep whenever my body 'craves' it. My MS specialist agrees this is the best approach; "listen to your body and go with the flow".

Cherie

I'm so sorry, Susan and no matter how you feel, you are not alone..:grouphug: I hope you're Doc can give you something to help you through this bad time.

Feel Better Soon..:hug:

Hope you feel better soon!

Oh, the dreaded fatigue. I am so sorry for you. I'll bet you feel as though you have been drugged in someway, huh? At least that is how I feel.

Others have given you great advice. Try to rest and see how things go. Call the doctor back in a few days if you are not feeling better and sooner if your symptoms get worse or new symptoms.

Listening to our bodies is so hard sometimes. I went away this past weekend and did not rest properly - no naps just a 45 minute rest, stayed up late, got up early, etc. I am on day #2 of recuperating from that trip. I did not listen to my body and am paying for it with that dreaded fatigue. I am not sure how many times this "lesson" will be presented to me before I start really obeying. LOL.

Hang in there and let us know how you are doing.

Suzy,
 

:grouphug: Lots of good support here!!! Fatigue is just so frustrating. You just feel like collapsing while people are telling you how good you look! I just smile and say thank you... right before finding a place to collapse... :thud:

I'm experiencing some of what you are describing. I just got recovered from a relapse several weeks ago. Now I'm feeling so fatigued and started to get off balance and dizzy again. I'm so afraid it is another flair coming on. The last one lasted for months.

All of these very smart people say to take care of yourself. I believe them and will pray that you are able to do that. I'm working on it myself! Maybe we can do it together!!! :hug:

Bless you!

were we separated at birth?

:p:):p

Suzy, hang in there... and rest, rest, rest.

sometimes I have to *trick* myself into resting...

like, if I lay down with a book, intending to nap... I'll just keep reading and reading.

but... try to make a shopping list, or write an essay, and, hey, whaddaya know?

out like a light!

:cool::):cool:

Susan,

I'm so glad you posted. I feel exactly like you. I know I'm in for a full exacerbation, if I don't get help. I called my ex last night and asked him to come down. I'm going to try to get to my Dr today. I guess I'll be there waiting all day. I wish you the best.

Sheena:hug:

Listen to your body and your doc's nurse...rest. As frustrating as it is when our bodies don't let us live the way we want to, we need to listen to it, especially when we are ill.

The fatigue you're experiencing was described at another site as similar to walking around wearing that apron the dentist puts on you for xrays.
That's the way it feels to me...like I'm weighted down and just can't push myself through it.

Take care of yourself...hope the increase in meds helps you!:hug: