Readers Respond: Are You Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?

Many people with arthritis suffer with fatigue and malaise, too. There are treatment approaches that help manage the disease -- but no cure. Unless you are in remission, you face feeling sick and tired more often than you would like. It gets old doesn't it? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Is there anything you do that helps you overcome feeling sick and tired all the time? Share Your Feelings

Sick and tired of being sick and tired

I am new here and reading all the comments makes me feel less alone. I have severe osteoarthritis, hereditary hemochromatosis, autoimmune urticaria, fibromyalgia and multiple allergies. I am in pain nearly 24/7 and I am exhausted all the time. Just had my right knee replaced and need to have the left one done in the not too distant future. I am exhausted all the time and really miss being active. The isolation is a big problem for me, but most days it is hard to get moving and I don't feel like getting out due to pain and fatigue. However I maintain a positive attitude most of the time and I look for joy in all the little things which really helps. I hate the fact that I am 52 but I usually feel like I am 82! Having a sense of humor really helps though, so I try to laugh whenever I can. Thinking about trying laughter Yoga. Anyone out there tried it?

—TerryMerr

I don't want to be tired anymore.

I have RA, ASTHMA, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, & DEPRESSION. I don't want to be sleepy or tired anymore. I just wish I was strong like I used to be. Its hard to deal with RA, cause I can't concentrate well like I used to. I have fatigue & less energy, it's so hard to keep up but I know I'm strong that's why I don't let the pain get me.

—Guest BBK

Quality of life

I'm so tired of my quality of life! I am a breast cancer survivor, 4 yrs now. my ovaries were removed and since then I have been dealing with pain that I cannot explain. I don't have the money to keep going to different doctors to figure out what is wrong, and not to mention the worry that cancer has come back! I have insurance, yet I can't afford to go.. my life is a shell of its formal self. I'm only 47 and I'm thankfull for all that I have been blessed with, I'm very frustrated that I cannot live life like I should, or want to. Where to go?????

—Guest kelli sue palmer

This may help

With fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and hig blood pressure, I am coping extremely well, somedays almost no pain! Please try regular chiropractic treatment preferably torque release technique - not painful, very gentle treatment and my latest discovery is amazing! Watsu - water treatment google it! It helps tremendously!

—lorrainedowning

Tired of being tired

I have arthritis in both knees and my fingers are beginning to hurt. I have pain 24/7. I continue to do as much as I can but that is not easy. Some days I just want to lie down and give up but I can not do that. Hope and pray one day things will be better.

—Guest B.Ann

Nothing helps

I've had Fibro since early 80's when no one believed in it. Was told I had an 85 yo spine at 55, back surgery, knee replacement, osteoarthritis, ank. spondy., facet joints compressing, on and on and the pain doesn't stop. I can't stand for any length of time or make it through a store without sitting on something when I can't go on. I limit pain medication because I don't want to be addicted. I pray a lot! I'm thankful for each new day and know there are ppl much worse off than me. So many ppl are sick with so many different diseases and I believe something is in the air, water, somewhere because so many are so young.

—Guest Crickett

Yes!!

Only 36 and been suffering with not only IBS but herniated disks, arthritis in my neck, plantar fascitis, bursitis and fibromyalgia for 4 years now. People look at me like I am nuts when I start rattling off the problems!! If I wake up not exhausted one day, I'm so excited that I'm giddy. It's so hard to ache from head to toe AND be tired. And I just found out that my fertility hormones are off so yet another challenge. I lost it that day last week. I just want SOMETHING on my body to work right! I also have 45 minute commutes each way and some days just want to drop. But I know I have it better than many others. Gratitude is really helpful with our problems!

—Guest kim

Sick tired sick tired malaise !!!

It is hard! It does get me down! This blog is grt! thanks

—Guest rhian

Way Too Young

I am so tired of waking every day and not being able to move my shoulders, wrists, elbows, hands... you name it. It's affecting my school performance as well as my emotional health. I'm 23 and drained and tired--despite being healthy in other aspects. On the other hand, I am lucky to be surrounded by people who care about me, I don't know how I'd continue pursuing my dreams without them.

—Guest kimi

Tired of suffering and crying

I loved working, now I dread it every day. I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis in my spine, and I also have ulcerative colitis, many food allergies, dog allergies, dust, trees, ragweed, pollen, peanut butter. I also have scoliosis, forgot to mention always tired, sore, depressed. I have always taken good care of myself, rode my bike, worked out, power walked. I love dancing. It's more difficult to do these things as much as I used to. I don't give up easily. I have given up a little bit in the past 4 months. Can someone please help me figure out how not to give up. I want to live life to the fullest.

—Guest dawn

Hope

I too am overwhelmed in constant pain..I was run down by a Ford Explorer a few years back and survived...though I hurt and suffered a TBI I know I am not alone..at 55 my life seems to have been taken from me...I have nerve damage everywhere...and the lady that ran me down...was told to go home..she did a u turn in the middle of the street at the university where I worked and plowed into me..I was fined 235...I had so many plans to work with the disabled..my brother in a wheelchair...my son who is autistic...and now I write poetry for all of you...now I am disabled learning to be empathetic to myself...we members of the chronic pain club know that our pain is a reminder that we are alive...

—Guest seetheeon

Why did this happen?

I am like Guest Lyndee, I hurt so much every day, from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. Now if I sit too long, my lower stiffens and the tip of my spine into my head makes me feel like I am going to have a seizure or my head will bust open. I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired, I have to have a couple of drinks to help. I am only 55 years young and feel somedays like 90.

—Guest Brenda

Sick and tired of being sick and tired

Have tried all medications but it's not working. Any natural remedy for me please? I will appreciate.

—Guest Everlyne

MRS

I always feel very sick, day in and day out, and when in bed and waking up in the morning. What am I supposed to do? Am very young.

—Guest GRACE NJENGA

I'm sick and tired of constant pain

I have RA in both my hands and both my feet. I have OA in both my knees. I have Degenerative Arthritis in my back and hips. In addition I have Fibromyalgia in both hands and feet and now Carpal Tunnel in both my hands. I am immuned or allergic to prescription and OTC medications. I live with pain constantly 24/7 causing me to not get a lot of sleep each night. Other than alcohol, there isn't much out there that I can afford to take. What am I to do?

—Guest Lyndee