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Posted 10/12/2016 9:53 AM (GMT -5)
I started a new job 3 weeks ago and I'm exhausted. How can this be when I sit at a computer all day? Granted this is probably the first time in a year I've worked this many days in a row. At my last job I could work from home as needed and I had days to burn before they let us go in June. Then 3 months of not working. Now I'm a complete wreck. Any suggestions for supplements or drinks until I get used to working full-time again?
Posted 10/12/2016 1:21 PM (GMT -5)
Hi lamb, how active is your crohns right now? Should check your vit D and B12 if you haven't recently. Last year I had a period where main issues was feeling very tired and fatigued by the end of the day as well as joint aches. I really wanted to just curl up by 4pm. I found that stretching and taking a gentle jog/walk/run outside (not a long one, I don't have a ton of endurance) would leave me feeling revived and I could get through the evening. Don't know if it works in all cases especially if the disease is pretty active but it definitely helps me most times when fatigue is my main issue.
Posted 10/13/2016 2:21 PM (GMT -5)
lamb---computer days are tiresome! If you can stand part of the time, I find it helps. I recommend snacking multiple times a day to keep your metabolism going. If you like one of the nutrition drinks (I like Ensure) try it with a banana in mid day - I make shakes with the banana and chocolate at home, but eat them at work separately. Unfortunately, I still sue coffee too frequently to keep me going.

I'm not around now, but it was good to see you back to work on this note...hope things continue to improve
Posted 10/14/2016 8:44 AM (GMT -5)
I'm exhausted all the time and also have a sedentary job. I totally agree with Habs about moving around. Any kind of protein snacks you can eat are good to space out throughout the work day to give you a boost of energy. I also use coffee/tea a lot.

It's also important to make sure you are resting when you can. This might mean more sleep at night or on the weekends or taking it easy at other times. Light exercise of any kind is good if you're able.

Fatigue is definitely my most persistent and annoying symptom when it comes to work because I am never not tired. I even take medication (nuvigil) every day to help and it's not enough. I'd love to hear others tips and tricks as well because I have yet to find a "best" solution to not being tired all the time.
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