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Can you have other conditions and still have chronic fatigue

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russ151
russ151

Hi been around the block with docs have prostitius bowel problems possible arthritis sleep problems have had migraines and this all started about 8 moths ago after sinus infection I have noticed a pattern that if I over do things I can really pay for them just wondered if anyone has had there muscles seize up on them when they are walking it's happened a few times so depressed seeing a rheumatologist soon for clicking in my bones in arm and shoulder and I want to ask him about my muscle problems just want some kind of diagnosis

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  • jackie00198
    jackie00198 russ151

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    Of course you can have other conditions. At the same time, I've found an amazing number of symptoms are related to my ME/CFS. For instance, I have nerve issues, sleep problems, cognitive problems, and orthostatic intolerance, to name a few. Your muscle problems and migraines could also be a part of this illness. Digestive issues are also very common with ME/CFS--don't know about your bowel problems. This illness is very complex, and many doctors do not know much about it, so they often attribute symptoms to psychological issues. Very insulting. If you can, see an ME/CFS specialist, like an infectious disease doctor.  
    • russ151
      russ151 jackie00198

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      I will find out what it is just been a long process I understand about the sleep 3 hours max I have had for nearly 8 months been noratryptline high dose didn't help one bit I will persist pushing docs unfortunately I have had to push them thanks for your reply
  • sueliz57
    sueliz57 russ151

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    Hi Russ, sorry you're not having a good time right now and it can be quite scary wondering what next is going to happen to your body. I noticed that you are taking omeprazole, I also take this. I have had ME/CFS for over 30 years and have had many, many times when life has returned to normal - yes it can happen so don't give up! However, since I started taking omeprazole, my illness has returned so much so that I have had to give up work. I also have other complications because of omeprazole. I can't prove it has brought my ME/CFS back, but I do wonder... To combat this, like others, I take supplements which you might want to look into: vit B12, magnesium, co-enzyme Q10, omega 3 and D-ribose. I have found on the occasions when I have run out of the D-ribose (which is a sugar the body makes) my ME has returned with a veneance after 3-4 days.

    Good luck!

    • russ151
      russ151 sueliz57

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      Hi sueliz thanks for the info on the supplements I take omega 3 have actually have some of the co enzyme but never took I have decided to come off the omazeprole and try something else I have had a sore throat and been coughing up mucous in the morning sines starting them 2 weeks ago but I have rantadine need to try them as I have mild scarring as results from a gastrosopy a few weeks ago I really hate taking medication I seem to really struggle with the side effects anyway will try and keep on being positive thanks again sorry to hear you have had the condition for so long I feel for you
  • sueliz57
    sueliz57 russ151

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    Ha ha don't worry about me Russ! I've had it so long now I'm used to it! I tried to come off the omeprazole but I was knocking back gallons of gaviscon so had to take it again.
    • russ151
      russ151 sueliz57

      Posted

      Haha good attitude to have fair play to you,there was one particular time I look back at visiting a private gp when I was very poorly so I could get referred to a specialist I had a list of symptoms as long as my arm he went through most specialist with actions acting out who I need to see in the end I had to decide which was a neurologist because of the pressure in my head I totally baffled him it wasn't particularly funny at the time but when I look back now have a bit of a laugh at how confused the doctor was I suppose that's the attitude I need to keep up as I have noticed stress can flare up symptoms for me thanks again
  • georgeGG
    georgeGG russ151

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    You bet you can. It is a gift for the doctors. All your CFS can be heaped on the proven diagnosis. That can result in chronic miss treatment as in my case for ten years - until I said no more. Very slowly I recovered from ME and steroid poisoning. I now have bone thinning (T-2) and cateracts in both eyes thanks to the steroids (22mg a day for ten years)
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