Extreme Fatigue
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How are you defining having a flare? By symptoms you are feeling or by medical tests? I ask because I get anemic periodically (1-2x /yr) which of course leads to fatigue -- but with no other noticable by me Crohn's symptoms.... so in my mind I would answer yes to your question. Have you had blood labs run? Feel better!
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Hi iv been in remission for two yrs n a bit. Im fatigued on a constant basis so yes i would say you can be fatigued without the symptons of a flare.
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Thank you!
Sometimes I have mild flares (blood, cramping) and blood work comes back OK. Those go away after a couple days to a week.
The fatigue can come with those symptoms and sometimes alone. Sometimes I feel just weak and tired. I have noticed sometimes it is when it is getting close to the time for my shot again.
Thanks again for the beef back.
Best wishes to you too! It's hard having something slow you doHi iv been in remission for two yrs n a bit. Im fatigued on a constant basis so yes i would say you can be fatigued without the symptons of a flare.
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Thanks, ye slowing down is hard for me, iv always been a 100mile an hour kinda gal... tho i still try to be, im only doing around 70 now 
But i think at least im still motoring on..
take care
But i think at least im still motoring on..
take care
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That's been a big problem of mine with my colitis. The stomach has been relatively improved for a number of years. The fatigue stayed though and can be overwhelming at times.
Lately I've found a diet that has helped the fatigued greatly. I'm only eating wild caught fish at the moment, and Irish grass fed cheese. The fatigue has let up some. It's been nice to have the extra energy and I'm hoping over time I heal further resulting in more energy.
Lately I've found a diet that has helped the fatigued greatly. I'm only eating wild caught fish at the moment, and Irish grass fed cheese. The fatigue has let up some. It's been nice to have the extra energy and I'm hoping over time I heal further resulting in more energy.
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I so hope your new diet continues to help you n your energy levels get even better..
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I so hope your new diet continues to help you n your energy levels get even better..
Best wishes
Thank you. For a lack of a better word it's been fun, being able to enjoy activities instead of pushing through them.
hi, yes fatigue and exhaustion are a constant for me since before and after being diagnosed with Crohns. I have to schedule anything in hopes that i can gather all my strength for the outing and make it out the door. It can be very isolating. the worse part for me is when i know that something will help with energy, such as a clean , healthy diet. I'm so exhausted that i can't do what i need to make good food, cause I'm too tired. I do try to allow myself the rest, and be okay with it. although i'm frustrated, I try to let the stress go and enjoy what is being put in front of me. I used to have boundless energy, so I see it as a time to do somethings different, nap, read, write, research. I am learning to let go of the frustration and see it as a necessary step to wellness. Hope you have a good day.
Yep me too, comes and goes, no rhyme nor reason to it. My IBD nurse tells me it's the thing most of her patients suffer from. I just give in to it now, it's not something I can work through or do anything about.
After reading about the spoon theory, I refer to it as to how many spoons I have each day, or if they're rusty, or fallen off the table completely. My husband sometimes looks at me and will say 'your spoons have just gone haven't they?' as I try not to mention it so he doesn't worry. He knows me too well though
Bunty x
After reading about the spoon theory, I refer to it as to how many spoons I have each day, or if they're rusty, or fallen off the table completely. My husband sometimes looks at me and will say 'your spoons have just gone haven't they?' as I try not to mention it so he doesn't worry. He knows me too well though
Bunty x
I'm undiagnosed as far as whatever my gut issues are but the fatigue I can relate to!
Bunty I read that spoons story (except the persons I read used coins) and its was an eye opener for my hubby, like he suddenly grasped what I'd been saying. He also uses it now sometimes and asks me if I have enough 'coins' to do activities especially if they are on the same day.
Bunty I read that spoons story (except the persons I read used coins) and its was an eye opener for my hubby, like he suddenly grasped what I'd been saying. He also uses it now sometimes and asks me if I have enough 'coins' to do activities especially if they are on the same day.
