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Chronic Fatigue Syndrom

lillyville — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:10:33 GMT

I had both knees replaced, it has been 2 yrs. for one and3 yrs. for the other. I am alwasys tired, some days I can hardly make it. Does this sound like chronic fatigue syndrom?

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MurphiesLaw — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:13:56 GMT

Just from what you've described, no.

Talk to your Physician.

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lillyville — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:28:18 GMT

I did talk to my Dr. She said I needed iron, I took it and had my blood tested, my iron was way off so she scrapped that. We have gone no further and I am still very fatigued.

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MurphiesLaw — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:35:08 GMT

You will need to see a Physician who specializes in this area.

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cody2 — Sat, 24 May 2014 04:43:41 GMT

Could it possibly be depression? That will knock the tar out of anyone. Have you discussed this with your regular MD? If it has gone on for three years you should address it with a doctor that you have confidence in. Is that available to you?

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Feline Fine — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:13:07 GMT

If you're concerned it might be CFIDS, look up it up on Google. It's much easier & quicker than posting a thread, and each person's symptoms vary.

If you wish to see a specialist, it's a rheumatologist that handles autoimmune diseases like CFIDS and fibromyalgia, as well as other conditions.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 24 May 2014 11:43:17 GMT

I've had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for almost 21 years. There's a list of symptoms for it and normally they come to the diagnosis by ruling out other things. Has your doctor done a through test of your thyroid and checked for other illnesses/conditions?

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pattypeep — Sat, 24 May 2014 15:09:26 GMT

There has been so much discussion here about vitamin D, but will still toss this out. About ten years ago, I thought that maybe I had CFS. I was exhausted and weak as a kitten (was usually very active and physically strong). My Dr. had been reading so much new literature about the benefits of vitamin D and he had my blood tested. My level was 18 which was half the required minimum (at that time). I was a new person when I began taking a vitamin D supplement. I live in the PNW and between our area and Canada, there just is not enough sunlight to "keep us going" all year. I still take 5,000 IU's a day.

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terrier3 — Sat, 24 May 2014 15:19:20 GMT

Do you walk and move around?

The more you move, the better you will feel, IMO.

I had a Vitamin D deficiency...taking vitamins helped too.

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Feline Fine — Sat, 24 May 2014 20:13:37 GMT

On 5/24/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
I've had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for almost 21 years. There's a list of symptoms for it and normally they come to the diagnosis by ruling out other things. Has your doctor done a through test of your thyroid and checked for other illnesses/conditions?

Just like with Fibromyalgia, and most other autoimmune conditions.

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MickD — Sat, 24 May 2014 21:50:05 GMT

Chronic fatigue syndrome is I believe linked to the Epstein-Barr virus..which literallly leaves a marker on one's DNA. I had a full blown attack 6 years ago...in which my system was physically depressed. I couldn't eat and I was exhausted. I took blood samples (virus detected) and saliva samples (to test adrenaline levels which were low and almost non-existent in the eve). Went on a host of vitamins and Effexor (to raise my seretonin levels). Oh yes, and vitamin D...I had to get outside atleast 20 minutes a day....

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terrier3 — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:08:12 GMT

On 5/24/2014 twopeas said:
There has been so much discussion here about vitamin D, but will still toss this out. About ten years ago, I thought that maybe I had CFS. I was exhausted and weak as a kitten (was usually very active and physically strong). My Dr. had been reading so much new literature about the benefits of vitamin D and he had my blood tested. My level was 18 which was half the required minimum (at that time). I was a new person when I began taking a vitamin D supplement. I live in the PNW and between our area and Canada, there just is not enough sunlight to "keep us going" all year. I still take 5,000 IU's a day.

My Vitamin D level was less than a 3!!!!!

The vitamins helped a lot.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:08:39 GMT

On 5/24/2014 MickD said:
Chronic fatigue syndrome is I believe linked to the Epstein-Barr virus..which literallly leaves a marker on one's DNA. I had a full blown attack 6 years ago...in which my system was physically depressed. I couldn't eat and I was exhausted. I took blood samples (virus detected) and saliva samples (to test adrenaline levels which were low and almost non-existent in the eve). Went on a host of vitamins and Effexor (to raise my seretonin levels). Oh yes, and vitamin D...I had to get outside atleast 20 minutes a day....

Yes, one of the links to CFS is the Epstein Barr virus, which is the virus I've had for 21 years.

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MickD — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:15:29 GMT

Gidget ~ I haven't had a a big fatigue episode since, but I do notice that when a get a virus (stomach or cold) it sticks with me longer (1-2weeks), while the rest of my family quickly recovers.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:25:24 GMT

On 5/24/2014 MickD said:
Gidget ~ I haven't had a a big fatigue episode since, but I do notice that when a get a virus (stomach or cold) it sticks with me longer (1-2weeks), while the rest of my family quickly recovers.

Not surprising. When my Epstein Barr "activated" in 1993, I was very, very ill for 3 weeks and never did fully recover from it. It took 2 1/2 years, three ER visits, 21 doctors and countless tests to finally get the Epstein Barr diagnosis. And, I was finally the one who suggested they test me for Epstein Barr. I take an antiviral and that has helped keep the Epstein Barr levels lower. My immune system has not been able to suppress the virus on its own. I have to be very carful not to overdo or get over stressed because it makes the virus levels rise. And then it takes lots and lots of rest to get them to lower again so that I feel better.

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bells4me — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:38:28 GMT

I think I have it so have started taking iron. I have been napping 3 hrs every afternoon & falling into bed at night.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:44:32 GMT

On 5/24/2014 PinkSugar said:
I think I have it so have started taking iron. I have been napping 3 hrs every afternoon & falling into bed at night.

Have you seen a doctor?

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brewhaha — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:50:03 GMT

I'm tired most of the time. I sleep eight hours at night and I take one or two naps a day and I'm still tired.

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Burnsite — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:57:40 GMT

One of my 38 first cousins suffered from chronic fatigue, but it seemed to be more (as far as her symptoms) connected to a virus. Blood work doesn't detect it.

After several years (she was a stressed out mom of small children) she tired of being put off and went to a specialist in chronic fatigue.

Anyhow, her problem had no relation to a surgery, but she did eventually recover. She is doing fine now.

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herekitty_kitty — Sun, 25 May 2014 01:31:42 GMT

I do believe you should ask your doctor not a shopping board of posters who are not doctors. please see your doctor. it could be nothing or something.