breaking out

[chestert6]

Having trouble with symptoms of fibromyalgia. Fatigue is everyday now. I feel like I just want to break out of my body and run away. I have to choose between cleaning or exercising and normally I dont have enough energy to finish either one. Trying holistic medicine now but not seeing much difference.

 

[johnsalmon]

. I feel like I just want to break out of my body

I keep driving around town looking fort a body shop to get a new one

 

[Ian waxman]

Having trouble with symptoms of fibromyalgia. Fatigue is everyday now. I feel like I just want to break out of my body and run away. I have to choose between cleaning or exercising and normally I dont have enough energy to finish either one. Trying holistic medicine now but not seeing much difference.

It’s a nightmare.the list of ailments you can have are endless but pain and fatigue just wear you down to the lowest point.i’ve been there more than once.its a battle.i’d honestly say from my 30 years of the horrendous sh!t that the best way to get relief from the fybro is to get out,go for a drink,a swim or just anything that pre occupies you mind that you like.i’m not waving the magic wand,I’ve been in the darkest of holes but if you can get the right meds and try to get out you will feel it’s not all doom and gloom.intake pregablin,duloxetine,xenlaxephine and it has helped especially duloxetine and I was getting horrendous fatigue.all the best

 

[JamieMarc]

@chestert6 good morning!

At the risk of stating the obvious, I have found the best way to deal with my own fatigue is lifestyle changes, re-examining medications and adding supplements.

The first thing I focused on is sleep. Not just that I'm getting enough sleep but then I am getting enough deep sleep. For that, I stick to a strict sleeping waking schedule, have found the best mattress and pillow I could, and take certain medications and supplements at bedtime to help with deep prolonged sleep.

I also find that exercise or activity begets energy in my case. Everyday I might go for a bike ride, do household chores, work on DIY projects or engage in favorite hobbies.

I have also found that a low-carb diet has helped me with my energy level. And cutting out alcohol.

Socializing is also important. Spending quality time with friends or family on a regular basis. Doesn't have to be every day. This one is especially hard for me since I also have social anxiety, but with the help of my therapist and medication I am socializing more and taking risks to break through my social anxiety by joining a social group.

I am careful to look at my medications to see which may cause fatigue or drowsiness and either eliminate them if possible or switch to something else.

I take many supplements, some with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Recently, I started a 3-month three times a day supplement of glutamine to help repair any digestive system issues. I also love my smoothies and d-ribose. I find that a heavy breakfast weighs me down, so I enjoy along with my coffee a breakfast of vanilla Greek yogurt, low sugar, sprinkled with almonds cashews and walnuts as well as the ribose. I include the ribose in my smoothies as well.

All of the above and other things I cannot remember right now give me at least 7 hours a day of energy. And for now that's enough for me.

Since we are all so different I wish that I could give you the answer that would take away your fatigue. If you have not already, I would definitely speak to your doctor about this and also a nutritionist might be a good idea. And take a good look at your lifestyle, diet and medications and see if there are any culprits in there or things that you can change.

I wish you the best of luck and you have my empathy. Fatigue is just as bad as the pain. Keep your chin up, don't give up and continue asking questions and looking for solutions.

Hugs

 

[JamieMarc]

As I said, there are SO many things I can't/couldn't recall them all, but will TRY to remember to add more as I think of them.

I said I'm low-carb, but actually I'm liberal low-carb. That being said, with my breakfast every day, I also consume 1 square of 70% cacao dark chocolate. Dark chocolate has so many beneficial effects.

I also have my favorite types of music playing all day as I work or play at home. Music is uplifting and energizing.

For single people, like me, I recommend a dog or cat. My dog, believe it or not, DOES increase/improve my energy levels, most likely by reducing my stress and anxiety and releasing good, energizing feeling in me.

That being said, reducing stress and anxiety levels is paramount to fighting fatigue. Stress is extremely exhausting. So, I recommend examining your stress level on a daily basis and do what you can to treat stress and reduce/remove stress from your life.

 

[Ian waxman]

As I said, there are SO many things I can't/couldn't recall them all, but will TRY to remember to add more as I think of them.

I said I'm low-carb, but actually I'm liberal low-carb. That being said, with my breakfast every day, I also consume 1 square of 70% cacao dark chocolate. Dark chocolate has so many beneficial effects.

I also have my favorite types of music playing all day as I work or play at home. Music is uplifting and energizing.

For single people, like me, I recommend a dog or cat. My dog, believe it or not, DOES increase/improve my energy levels, most likely by reducing my stress and anxiety and releasing good, energizing feeling in me.

That being said, reducing stress and anxiety levels is paramount to fighting fatigue. Stress is extremely exhausting. So, I recommend examining your stress level on a daily basis and do what you can to treat stress and reduce/remove stress from your life.

That’s great news that you’ve found solutions to your fatigue but not everyone can find solutions that easy.if you’re in a really bad fybro bubble and you’re full of pain,anxiety,exhaustion,fatigue,violent headaches,ibs off the scale and it’s all swirling round and battering you you’re in no fit mind to try supplements,lifestyles.i was nearly at the end.and i want go no further,hooked on fentanyl and tramadol.i was in agony,it was constant,everyday hitting me as soon as i opened my eyes and sleep was horrendous,plus i was working as a plasterer.i turned to the bottle,half a bottle of gin every night to comatise me.next day the same.sometimes years can flash before you due to the mess you’re in and the pain increasing.gladly I’ve turned a corner but it’s took 20 years of hell.i’m glad you found the right path,i wish mine would have been easier