Fatigue - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

PghGuy00 · 02-06-2005, 04:11 PM

I was DXd 8 months ago and have had minor symptoms from time-to time (numbness, tingling, fingers and arms going stiff) but symptoms usually last only about a week or so and subside. Never really had any fatigue until recently. (at least I am thinking the fatigue is MS related) Approximately once or twice a week, by mid-afternoon, I am dead tired and come home and fall asleep until the next morning. I exercise heavily and Ive ended up missing my usual after-work workouts. Does the fatigue come and go like this? Any thoughts? Thanks.

Arraicha · 02-06-2005, 06:26 PM

It really depends on the person, but in my case, yes, it comes and goes. I mean,
I'm always more tired than a healthy person, but there are weeks where I need to sleep 20 hours a day and other weeks where I can get by with 8-10 hours a day.

I find that the best way to deal with this is to make sure I have enough time for emergency naps once in awhile. I've also learned to become very efficiant in what I do. I find that if I manage to get everything done quickly, it doesn't matter if I have to sleep a lot more later on.

sunshine149 · 02-07-2005, 10:06 AM

yes, this discription of fatigue fits my fatigue as well. comes and goes, some weeks are better than others. i usually waking up feeling fatigued and it just goes down hill from there.

AllyG · 02-08-2005, 06:41 AM

I think the fatigue does come and go. Perhaps excercising so heavily isnt a good idea. I know that feeling that way is very hard to deal with, especially when used to being very active. Best advice is listen to your body, just take it easy when you need to and enjoy yourself when feeling fine.

gaulty · 02-08-2005, 04:25 PM

well said ally i was beat for weeks there and then at th weekend i was up untill3 am and out of bed at 7 not a problem just go with the flow