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Energy with RA

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Clynn
Clynn

Good morning to all! ☺

I am wondering what you guys do to gain some energy having RA. Seems I am always so tired. Vitamin levels are fine. Thanks for your kindness and suggestions! Have a blessed day☺

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  • EileenH
    EileenH Clynn

    Posted

    In all chronic illness the way to deal with the fatigue is really pacing. There are links in this post to info about that. The second one is excellent - the fatigue is the same whatever the autoimmune illness:

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/pacing-in-chronic-illness-some-useful-links-that-explain-it-and-how-to-do-it-516000

    For a nice allegory about fatigue and managing your resources, google the Spoons Theory by Christina Miseriando. It is a useful way of explaining the problem to friends who aren't ill.

  • frances85589
    frances85589 Clynn

    Posted

    Hi there Clynn...I don't have any suggestions really as I am constantly tired.I try to do things when feeling a bit better but too much sets me back. It's just about taking things steady but it's so frustrating isn't it.

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