Tiredness

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Does anyone find themselves really tired with this.i went on a motorbike ride yesterday with the blessing of my doctor to keep my spirits up.However today I was in bed until 1.oo aching allover and worn out. This afternoon I've pottered around and find myself done in again. What limits are we supposed to set ourselves...

  • Hi again, Fatigue can be so unpredictable. Your ride out on the bike sounds great and I am sure you loved it…….. but there is no rhyme or reason as to how fatigue hits.

    How do you set limits?……. you just need to learn from your past experiences and limit activities where you did suffer.

    I actually kept a daily diary where I logged the things I did, emotions, how I felt after the activity and slowly I developed an understanding as to what my body could or more importantly could not do.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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  • Hi Mike ,I havnt been setting any limits but I guess I'm learning on the job so to speak.

    I'm slowly realizing I cant do what I used to do which is disheartening but could be worse so trying to stay positive. 

    The day after the bike ride felt like I'd been trampled by the English rugby team,aching in all joints and muscles but more so the legs...It cleared by lunchtime so me being me started pottering around and hence back it came at tea time..so yes I'm Learning and my nurse clarified this earlier today..

    It's just hard when I feel ok and then bam wheres my energy gone...

    Thanks again Thumbsup

  • Well done you ... burning up rubber in the sunshine! 

    Sorry to hear you're feeling so tired, J19. It's so easy to overdo it when you are feeling OK.

    My partner dozes off all the time and I feel quite lonely sometimes. It's just one of many side effects, isn't it? 

    It's very frustrating when you realise you can't do things that were once so simple and straightforward. Just try to be patient and give yourself time to adjust. Big hugs xx