so very tired

[candy158]

Hi everyone, just wondering if you all have felt like this.    I am just so very tired, and exhausted, and the steroids didn't seem to help.  I'm wondering if I just pushed through the exhaustion, would I shoot myself in the foot, or am I becoming lazy, and complaceant.  

Sometimes, I think that the lazy is me, but when I feel well, I do so much, and now I don't really feel like I can do much, I have NO energy, and no will to do much either.  I just am to tired to do anything.

I got through my colonoscopy, and gastroscopy, and had 2 polyps removed alnd 7 biopsies, and now we wait, and tomorrow we go for an internal ultrasound, and that should be the end of the tests for awhile.

I don't know if I am just tired out because of those, or what, but I just don't feel well, and I'm so tired of saying that I'm not feeling well.......................  I have to think of a new phrase, so I don't drive my hubby nuts.

Please share it you all have felt like this too,ok???

thanks, ( as I'm going to sleep now) ...
*HUGS* to all,
Candy

[candy158]

You guys are just the greatest. !!!!  Thanks for all your love and prayers and concerns.  I love some of the comments about what to tell people....LOL
My hubby also says for betteror worse and is handling, I might add, way better than I do.
The feeling guilty thing is awful too huh, when other people are doing what we did or think we are supposed to do.  This is just so very unfair.

I am thinking of increasing my depression meds as I think that maybe that might be something in the comment about my depression.  I have it, and have had it for years, and now maybe I just have to accept it, and not fight it too, I just don't have the energy anymrore...

Hope you all have the sunshine down on your face, and feel loved......

*HUG*S to all,
Candy

[rendean]

Hi Candy,

You are NOT alone! It is NOT being lazy! I know the fatigue all too well. If I get too tired from over doing things it often triggers a migraine, so I don't do too much. My muscles tell me when to slow down and take a rest as well.

Sorry to hear about the steroids. The last two rounds I had did not help and the last one messed up my meds so much that it caused a heart rate of 44 and palpitations, so no more steroids for me.

You are undergoing so much right now. Give your body and mind a rest and do NOT feel guilty. You have had so much activity the past few months, new grand-babies and doctors appt. and testing. Anyone would be run down and tired from all of this activity.

Rest and I hope you feel better soon,
Ren

[Don377]

I know how awful that is.  Talk to a dr about meds.  I used to experience that but now I take provigil and it has been miraculous for me.  Good luck

[jujuminx]

With all that you are going through, don't overlook the fact that you could be somewhat depressed as well.  Who wouldn't after all?  

Go easy on yourself girl, you have a lot on your plate.

Julie

[anon07072023]

Yes, yes, and more yes on being tired. Tired is not a good word to describe it really - more like wiped out.  Back in March I even came to the point where I thought that I wouldn't be able to work anymore. Definitely a very scary prospect.

Plus, it sounds like you have a lot going on - emotional stress can add to your fatigue.
Maybe you can get a prescription to help with your fatigue from your doctor - or have you already tried meds for it?

I hope you feel better soon.
-Kelly

[tripnstumble]

Your are so not alone in the being tired! I'm sorry to hear the steroids didn't work :( Fatigue is my biggest issue to deal with. Since I am in limbo my Dr. is trying Effexor to help with the depression I'm getting from being so "sick & tired" for so long and also hopefully help with my fatigue issue. Which it has slightly but I did just start taking it.

I get tired of complaining but I keep doing it to my poor hubby. He tries his best to make me feel better and never complains about what I can or can't do, he just deals with it which just makes me worse because then I feel guilty and afraid he's going to leave and it goes on and on lol He laughs and says "I said for better or worse and I meant it" We're just going through the worse. I sure hope so.

Your not lazy!!!! I really dislike that word because people have called me lazy and they have NO idea why I'm so tired and it really urks me. Lazy is a fighting word with me. To bad I'm to tired to fight lol Also, I like to tell hubby my motivation/ambition ran away again today :)

Hopefully once you get your results back this stress will pass and that will hopefully help you. Hang in there. and wishing you better days to come real soon!

[ShadowsSister]

Sweetie, you aren't alone, I think just about everyone here can relate to the feelings you are describing of being tired and out of sorts.

Right now I am being forced to take prednisone(which I Hate), it keeps me moving when I need to rest. MS causes muscle fatigue. I am sure you aren't hearing anything new.

Please don't think you are being lazy, I am sure you aren't. It sounds like you are going through a lot. I hope your test come back clean. Waiting can be so stressful.

Stress is the worse thing for us and others too, but with MS, it is a real problem. Be kind to yourself, and get as much rest as possible. YOU AREN'T BEING LAZY !!

I'll keep you in my thoughts and Prayers..{{{{~!~}}}} (This is how I send out my hugs) DJ

[grannyhotwheels]

Hi Candy... I can so relate with you as I'm sure many of us can... One of my favorite phrases is "I'm tired of being tired"...lol... I used to think that not working anymore that I was becoming complacent and lazy but that's really not the case...

Like you, when I feel half way decent I do try and get things done... I've learned over the years not to over do it and to always catch a little power nap and it seems to help... Besides of some bad pain days I would say the fatigue is the worst symptom I have...

Hang in there and just because your suffering from fatigue don't ever think your lazy... There is a big difference between the two... Keep me posted on how your doing...

I'll be praying,
Carol