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willthethrill18
willthethrill18

I have never felt post exterional malaise in all of the 6 months I have had this...until now. I think. Yesterday I went to the gym for the first time in 3 months and did quite a lot. I have been playing tennis twice a week religiously without any adverse effects. Right now I feel horrible. My stomach is bloated (but thats because Im taking too much vitamin C). I feel altogether bad. Cant do my work, out of it, tired. Is this what it feels like? Thanks!

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  • jackie00198
    jackie00198 willthethrill18

    Posted

    Will: Your situation is very strange to me. When I think about it, it's very hard to believe you've had ME/CFS if you've had no postexertional fatigue. That's kind of a hallmark of the illness. So it's hard to say if what you're now feeling is related to this illness. Stomach issues aside, if you're having bone-crushing exhaustion, then I'd say it could be related to the illness. Though I suppose there's lesser levels of fatigue one coud experience. But if you describe your fatigue as being tired, rather than exhausted, it's hard to say. I seem to remember your diagnosis was up in the air. Was it ever actually determined that you had ME/CFS? Whatever it is, your body's telling you to take it easy. Don't put your future health at risk by pushing too hard. Hope you feel better soon.
    • willthethrill18
      willthethrill18 jackie00198

      Posted

      Nope it's still up in the air sad. Anyways, I've been throwing up all night with a stomach ache and chills so it's prob a stomach virus. 
    • willthethrill18
      willthethrill18 jackie00198

      Posted

      But it could still be post exertional malaise, bc throwing up can happen. Oh well. Pretty sure I just have a mild case of CFS
    • willthethrill18
      willthethrill18 jackie00198

      Posted

      Let's say it is PEM, should I cut out anaerobic activity compeltely? Aerobic activity makes me feel totally fine. 
    • jackie00198
      jackie00198 willthethrill18

      Posted

      I think you're the best judge on this. If some activity makes you feel ill or exhausted, cut back on doing it. Again, I've never heard of a person with ME/CFS feeling fine after aerobic activity. 
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