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How do you manage the chronic fatigue caused by your UC?

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GillianSTR

31/08/2020 at 10:46

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Hi, I've had UC for many years now, but these past few months I've really been hit by the chronic fatigue. I find it difficult to get myself up in the morning and by the afternoon I'm completely knackered. I barely have the energy to do basic household tasks without a nap or at least a strong coffee beforehand.

Does anyone have any advice? How do you cope with this? Has anyone else experienced more fatigue with age?

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31/08/2020 at 12:21

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@GillianSTR Hello GillianSTR, thank you for opening this discussion. Let me tag some members who could possibly answer your questions:

Hello members, do you experience chronic fatigue? How do you deal with this on a daily basis?
@kathdurbin‍‍ @Caterpillar‍ @Gemmaowen‍ @san2020‍ @Sandie60‍ @Alison2007‍ @Lynowen‍ @Rachel_short‍ @Kerry_g‍ @alun1942‍ @Tate_4‍ @Ddecanha‍ @Kerrycoote‍ @Zeekhan01‍ @MAG567‍ @Sarahvw‍ @Pwarrington‍

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How do you manage the chronic fatigue caused by your UC? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ulcerative-colitis/living-with-ulcerative-colitis/how-do-you-manage-the-chronic-fatigue-caused-b-3731 2020-08-31 12:21:18

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20/10/2020 at 14:09

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@GillianSTR I've been there, I know how awful it is. When my colitis was active I'd get B12 shots every month and that helped me a bit. I've heard Omega-3s can help too but I've never tried them.

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09/11/2020 at 14:48

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I have a chronic bout of UC at the moment, besides all the usual problems which usually take over from getting up and last until 2.00pm. The fatigue is something dreadful - its like getting out of bed after have a terrible bout of flu and I don't know how to put one leg in front of the other. This has been going on since the 'lockdown' with a very small break in July. I feel washed out and only can do what I can very slowly. Dr has been in touch and to day she wants the specialist to see me. Do hope he/she has some suggestions! My husband passed away last year and I could not have looked after him as I can barely look after myself at the moment. Still there are some people in the world who have far bigger health problems that me so I must be greatful!

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26/08/2021 at 12:11

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The past few months I've started having really bad fatigue too. I feel like I'm dragging myself about. I haven't gotten in to see my GP about it yet, but I'm not sure where it's coming from. Has anyone else had this?

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26/08/2021 at 12:16

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Hi @pancake‍, thank you for reviving this discussion! Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you!

Hi everyone, how are you today? Have you seen this older discussion?

Do any of you experience fatigue with your UC? If so, is it constant or does it come and go? How do you manage it? Is there anything that helps?
@kathdurbin‍ @Jaceey‍ @NeilHunt‍ @TinaG.‍ @Coolmother‍ @miniman60‍ @schezmarie‍ @Dmhktm‍ @Emily95‍ @mainstalk‍ @Keithmatthew‍ @Lucy79‍ @Ayannavsshallow‍ @Jayneledsham‍ @sxaton‍ @Freedom1‍ @Rowena22‍ @jordanb9092‍

Feel free to share any thoughts or tips with us here!

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