Fatigue and Sjögren's Disease
We know fatigue with Sjögren's disease isn't just needing a nap. How to do you manage the extreme fatigue that comes with this condition?
First, I sold my home in Florida because it required more time, money, and effort to maintain than I could afford. I am a 77-year-old retired man who now lives in an apartment in a continuing care community. No more yard work OR house cleaning!
I have had to adapt. It really gets bad in the early evenings. I take a nap whenever the urge hits me.
I think the fatigue has surprised me. I have Fibro and there is fatigue with that too. But lately the fatigue is next level. Of course I have good days and bad days but the fatigue days-I can’t do anything, it’s a chore to walk the dog-and I love my dog but….
, fatigue is the worst. It's like an otherworldly vacuum just sucking all the energy from every corner of your being. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
I try to push through. If I'm too quiet the body aches get worse. I need to alternate as best I can.
I've been wondering if deep tissue massages might help with both fatigue and body aches. Has anyone tried it? Might it be worth the investment?, have you found a balance that minimizes the negative effects? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
