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Chronic Fatigue

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kate66554
kate66554

Apaolgies for the length of this message but I find it cathartic to type. I have been suffering for 4 years, Originally diagnosed with fibromyalgia after the usual old chestnuts were wheeled out ... menopause, ageing, 'going through a lot', (father died, mum in a home). Eventually had a thyroid blood test which proved I was underactive. I assumed all would be well once my meds were in place. I've been going from bad to worse to downright unbearable, I am in such pain and am aching in parts I didn't even know I had. My glands are swollen in my neck . The all over body pain is doing its best to compete with each other part to see who gets it worse, My head is banging I feel like I've beeN beaten up to within an inch of my life. I just don't know what to d any more. It's driving me crazy. Leaving the house is a major ordeal. I had to give up work. What I guess I want to know is this normal for people with this condition. I never have a 'good day'. Each day is torturous and all I want to do is sleep. Ny doctors don't appear to know what to do and neither so I. It is all getting to be too much. I am 57 and appear 107. Is my life going to be like this forever? I've done all the tips. I've been to yoga. Acupuncture. Nothing helps I can hardly move my arms. Can't pick anything up. Swollen glands. It's a nightmare and O never have one good day . 

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  • Guava
    Guava kate66554

    Posted

    Thanks for sharing Kate ,,sounds mighty tough woman ,,and im sorry for you ,id keep close to your doctor with regular check ups, and i guess all you can do is rest and care for yourself ,, do you have much support from family or friends or spirit ? it is a trying time for you and i am sorry ,,i wish you some healing coming your way <3 Guava

  • tracy47348
    tracy47348 kate66554

    Posted

    Sounds viral with the glands. You may want to try antivirals- valacyclovir. Get tested for Epstein barr virus and hhv6 . Even if they show its not active but youve been exposed in the past, it still could be affecting you. Try diets with no dairy, wheat or sugar. Some are allergic to these and experience symptoms like yours then totally recover when eliminated. God bless you! Its living hell! Try tumeric for your pain. Epsom salt baths. Good luck!
  • s47448
    s47448 kate66554

    Posted

    I would second what Tracy says. I was diagnosed with CFS and one of the many symptoms was pretty much permanent swelling of the lymph node in the throat, it feels similar to when you want to cry and you get a lump. Do you got palpitations and a rushing anxiety feeling in the chest at all? Long story short for me was my debilitating symptoms for 4 years ended up being food allergies so I would definitely explore a test as part of your journey. I would'nt waste your time and energy doing the eliminating thing as if you are allergic to random foods like vanilla for example you will be none the wiser so I would say do a test at doctors or private. 

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