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#23882 - 10/19/03 11:01 AM

maryh

Reged: 10/02/03
Posts: 192
Loc: IL

Anyone out there have amy suggestions for being tired all the time? In addition to IBS (I have a colonscopy on Oct.30!), I have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and chronic pain. I do admit my energy level is getting better with the diet. I work fulltime as a nurse and have two very active boys (12 and 15)Any suggestions ? I'm too tired to exercise! mary

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#23913 - 10/19/03 06:17 PM

Yoda (formerly Hans)

Reged: 01/22/03
Posts: 3682
Loc: Canada

Mary, as a nurse I'm sure you know this already - being too tired to exercise is just a vicious cycle. Make yourself go for a short walk. It will help you feel better even if you're fatigued. If you're diabetic - you know that's a sign your sugar may be high. The walk outside will help your depression likely, too. Even if it's just 5 minutes - it's a start.
Make sure you're drinking enough water. Take a bottle to work with you.
You also might want to consider a visit to your Doc to make sure that everything is still OK - I don't know if you're taking meds or not. All the things you list can cause fatigue - best make sure everything is OK.

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