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I have been extremely fatigued for 8 days straight. 😫
Very fatigued all the time, but especially so in evenings. I react to it strangely, a lot of disorienting and dizziness, as I look up or lift my chin, I feel vertigo. In fact, when I feel this way I… read more
When my legs and arms start tingling and burning and it makes me feel weak I just sit down and relax for a bit. Fortunately I am retired and really don’t have to do anything if I don’t want.
Just read the article on fatigue, spend a good part of the week researching medication. Seems like its extreme fatigue / depression or pain. Im not willing to deal with either anymore
I agree. Before i was on medication i had a lot of pain but i also had energy.
How do you describe your fatigue? Tiredness? No energy? I feel like I need a new and improved battery. And I feel like nobody understands the debilitating level of fatigue.
I nap and try to keep daily tasks down to a minimum.
My physician assistant does not agree that the arthritis meds: Methotrexate, Remicade are causing the high fatigue.
Thanks for your response. I'm trying to locate another rheumatologist. A 2nd opinion would be wise, should have before I started biologics.
Biologics aren't pain relievers or energy supplements. They target one particular type of protein molecule called a cytokihe that your dr THINKS you MIGHT have that is causing your pain and fatigue… read more
Is it a possibility that you are having an allergic reaction to this particular antibiotic? Or perhaps it has an interaction with any other meds you are taking? 🙏🙏🙏 I hope you can find a resolution… read more
I have had good results except fatigue is on another level!
Rinvoq is a JAK inhibitor. For me personally I found the risk factors were too great.
I'm used to the neck, back and skeletal pain. Even the chest pain which is actually inflammation of the joints where ribs meet sternum. My pain tolerance has increased but weakness and fatigue can't seem to overcome. Be still and know I am God carries me through these times. I'm 61 and still active so having to stop or rest isn't in my nature!
On a regular basis