Any fellow pouchers suffer with fatigue? I was diagnosed with hashimoto's, but my TSH levels are normal so its not coming from my thyroid...any thoughts?
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Permanently exhausted.
No joke. I feel 80 some days (am in my 50's). I have had all sorts of bloodwork, a cardiac work-up, tried diet, exercise and suppliments. Nothing doing. Still exhausted.
Naps help. Loads of fluids too (my favoirite is homemade, sugar-free lemonaide with chopped mint...gives my system a lift).
I get heat exhaustion easily so am aware and take my precautions (fill water bottle and drink, drink, drink...).
I take iron, chewable multi vitamins, D's, B's and calcium/mag.
Still no change. Eat tons of fruits and veggies.
I figure that I am doing all that I can to keep up my energy and would probably be worse off if I wasn't doing everything that I do.
I adapt my life to it now and try to work around my body and pouch requirements.
No miracles yet...will let you know if I find any.
Sharon
No joke. I feel 80 some days (am in my 50's). I have had all sorts of bloodwork, a cardiac work-up, tried diet, exercise and suppliments. Nothing doing. Still exhausted.
Naps help. Loads of fluids too (my favoirite is homemade, sugar-free lemonaide with chopped mint...gives my system a lift).
I get heat exhaustion easily so am aware and take my precautions (fill water bottle and drink, drink, drink...).
I take iron, chewable multi vitamins, D's, B's and calcium/mag.
Still no change. Eat tons of fruits and veggies.
I figure that I am doing all that I can to keep up my energy and would probably be worse off if I wasn't doing everything that I do.
I adapt my life to it now and try to work around my body and pouch requirements.
No miracles yet...will let you know if I find any.
Sharon
I'm sure this has been done, but have you had your hemoglobin, iron and/or ferritin levels checked recently? You might be in the low normal range; for some people, low normal may result in symptoms. For instance, I'm very sensitive, in that when my hemoglobin drops below 110 (11), I tend to feel quite fatigued with a generalized "heavy" feeling. I'm okay as long as they stay above the 11 mark. I was feeling very poorly around Christmas, and that that time my hemoglobin was 104 (10.4). I'm now back up to 125 (12.5), which still isn't fantastic, but good enough for me not to feel like crap.
The same goes for your thyroid. If you're in the low end of normal, that might be too low for you, and a change in your supplement or dosing schedule might help.
You may also want to have your B12 and vit D levels checked, as these commonly affect your energy levels as well.
Make sure you get a full panel done, which would include electrolytes and blood sugar. All of these may be playing a role.
If all of those things check out, you might need to make some lifestyle changes. Sharon has already given some good suggestions, but I can't stress the importance of exercise enough. You should be exercising if you aren't already. It may sound counterproductive when you're already tired, but you have to give energy to get energy. Start with a walking program - even just 10 minutes at a time, 2 or 3 times a day, and gradually build it up. You'll be surprised how much better you feel when you exercise regularly. No matter what my situation, I always try to exercise as much as I can. I always feel worse when I get little or no exercise.
The same goes for your thyroid. If you're in the low end of normal, that might be too low for you, and a change in your supplement or dosing schedule might help.
You may also want to have your B12 and vit D levels checked, as these commonly affect your energy levels as well.
Make sure you get a full panel done, which would include electrolytes and blood sugar. All of these may be playing a role.
If all of those things check out, you might need to make some lifestyle changes. Sharon has already given some good suggestions, but I can't stress the importance of exercise enough. You should be exercising if you aren't already. It may sound counterproductive when you're already tired, but you have to give energy to get energy. Start with a walking program - even just 10 minutes at a time, 2 or 3 times a day, and gradually build it up. You'll be surprised how much better you feel when you exercise regularly. No matter what my situation, I always try to exercise as much as I can. I always feel worse when I get little or no exercise.
Evening
when were you diagnosis with thyroid disease?
What was tsh?
I am Hypo myself.
Learn about thyroid disease www.thyroid.org
www.aace.com
Always know they can change the TSh fast but recovery from the occurance can take a long time.Learn your Tsh and how you feel.Trust me if it changes you will know.
If you gain or lose weight you need to retest.Discuss with your Md at what weight changes you need to retest.
Have you check your ferritin levels?
Talk to your Md and discuss possible malabsorption of hormone replacement encase it occurs
Good Luck
Cassiecass
when were you diagnosis with thyroid disease?
What was tsh?
I am Hypo myself.
Learn about thyroid disease www.thyroid.org
www.aace.com
Always know they can change the TSh fast but recovery from the occurance can take a long time.Learn your Tsh and how you feel.Trust me if it changes you will know.
If you gain or lose weight you need to retest.Discuss with your Md at what weight changes you need to retest.
Have you check your ferritin levels?
Talk to your Md and discuss possible malabsorption of hormone replacement encase it occurs
Good Luck
Cassiecass
Hubby has Hashimoto's with his psoriatic arthritis. Normal levels on thyroid labs, other than the Hashimoto's indicator. Has seen endocrinology, but they won't treat him yet.