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Nibblz

Updated 1y ago

How to Get Energy When You're Exhausted and in Pain?

Anybody know how to get energy? Recently I'm exhausted and worn out and in so much pain that everything takes a lot of effort...tried to take a break from work but ended up sick the whole time so wasn't a real rest. Just want to be able to do the basics like cook a meal or wash the dishes without needing strong painkillers and regular sit downs and a nap afterwards

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SlothMomma94

1y

I've had to modify a lot of things such as cooking ill sit in a chair at the stove when doing so or make microwave meals. My fibro has gotten worse and I just have to find little changes that work to help make things easier
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Nibblz

1y

Thanks
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ClaireAngel

1y

I wish I knew and could help. My hubby has had to take over a lot of things as I just physically can't do them. Feel guilty at times as he works damn hard too but I haven't found anything that helps 😞
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Nibblz

1y

I'm sorry hun ☹️ yeah I rely on my partner a lot some days, apologise for not having the strength to do stuff I need to do some days
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DixieDoodles

1y

If you are recommended anything please let me know! I am exactly the same needing to rest after doing anything and it’s getting worse. I have took a week off work and ended up resting/sleeping the whole time off 😥. I do recommend using aids eg chair, walking aid, bath bars as the do help a bit. Hope you find something that helps you lovely xx
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Nibblz

1y

I will. Thanks hun, I've been clinging to an ideal that I'll some day get my old self back and hoping that if I just hold on long enough... maybe it is time to get assists around the house 🫤 xx
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LilyUnicorn

1y

Tiachi
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NatShann

1y

I have to plan a day around the pain. I was off work as well and I took 3 different sicknesses one after the other so I completely get how you haven't rested any. If I do the dishes I need to sit down afterwards, or hoovering or cooking a meal. You could try eating cherries they have a natural pain relief property and try tumeric capsules which help pains. My liver is inflamed from prolonged use of painkillers so if you haven't had a recent blood test it might be worthwhile organising one. Exercise will also give you energy although due to the levels of pain I recommend starting off with something really simple like leg lifts in a chair or bed.
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Nibblz

1y

yeah I'll try that, I don't like taking strong painkillers too much. I have, they did say there was some inflammation so we'll find out. Will do thanks
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LilyUnicorn

1y

We all make allowances as we get older and have challenges to work around, those that we love and that love us all make these amazing allowances because of love.
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Nibblz

1y

thanks hun
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kateafranklin

1y

Best advice: get a sleep study to see if you have a sleep disorder such as hypersomnia. That explained why I was so drained.
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kateafranklin

1y

And am so drained and we started a stimulant. It doesn’t help much, but I’m hopeful there is one out there for me that will be more beneficial.
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Nibblz

1y

I have sleep apnea, I'm waiting for some assistance on it but it's been getting worse by the week

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