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kristen88823
kristen88823

Does anyone have any ideas for what to do or take for the severe fatigue that comes with this virus? I battle it constantly and haven't found much that helps.

Thanks!

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  • jane97743
    jane97743 kristen88823

    Posted

    I think i was quite lucky that i wasn't as tired as expected,( even the dr couldn't believe that i wasn't more "washed out" as he put it! How long ago was it that you had the shingles? I had it in at the end of  March this year and i do get tired much faster than i used to, and have less energy, but do manage to carry on with my  normal life, Hope you will feel better soon 

  • jane97743
    jane97743 kristen88823

    Posted

    I think all you can really do is eat very healthily, lots of fruit and veg, and get enough rest, and try not to get stressed,
  • tamara47396
    tamara47396 kristen88823

    Posted

    Kristen,

    I have had severe fatigue also. I take supplements, Vitamin B Complex and Superfood, which help with that "drained" feeling. I wish you a good day...Get plenty of rest and drink lots of water!

    God Bless!

    • kristen88823
      kristen88823 tamara47396

      Posted

      I also take superfood. And nutritional yeast. High in B vitimins!!

      Thanks Tamara!!

  • Shoe_Lady
    Shoe_Lady kristen88823

    Posted

    My fatigue is so crazy! I feel like lead weight, my muscles feel heavy and weak, and my eyes get slightly swollen and heavy, but I can't sleep well at night. When I get like this I have learned to sleep whenever I can. If I get a chance to lay down during the day, I do. Power naps help me through those days. I hate when it happens when I have things planned that I can't modify!!! I can't wait until I kick this in the butt and am delivered to a shingles free daily life. My message this morning was, "your hardships in life are just a path to deliver you to a better place in your life". I'm praying That I will be delivered today! Amen for a shingles free body!!!

    • kristen88823
      kristen88823 Shoe_Lady

      Posted

      Wow incredible. sounds exactly like what I go through..

      Sending healing thoughts..

    • Shoe_Lady
      Shoe_Lady kristen88823

      Posted

      I've been reading your posts and, I agree, I think you and I sound very similar.

    • Jmac2
      Jmac2 Shoe_Lady

      Posted

      I hear you, can't wait for the healing power. Get tire of being tired. Jmac

  • sherrie71836
    sherrie71836 kristen88823

    Posted

    How long have you had it? I had the rash in July and I'm still very tired. I just try to rest when it hits. I also still have nerve pain and nerve pain beyond the rash. Anyone else? I think that really adds to the fatigue

    • kristen88823
      kristen88823 sherrie71836

      Posted

      Hi Sherrie. I have reoccurring shingles. And fatigue all the time even when I'm not experiencing pain.

    • jane97743
      jane97743 sherrie71836

      Posted

      I don't have nerve pain but just severe itching in my eye socket and eyebrow, where the rash was in March!! Nothing seems to work sad

  • Ellie1943
    Ellie1943 kristen88823

    Posted

    It's best if you rest as much as possible. When you feel the fatigue coming on, lie down and sleep will come if you relax. Sleep helps to heal so as much as poss needed. I relax in bed by listening to the radio or an audio book. Best wishes, Pollyanna UK rolleyes

  • Jmac2
    Jmac2 kristen88823

    Posted

    About the only thing is rest. At least that's all have found. When I break out or don't I am exhausted. Even if I don't get a break out I get all the symptoms as if I was. Pain, fatigue misery. Best of luck to you. Jmac

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