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Posted 3/2/2017 6:50 PM (GMT -5)
Back on 60 mg and I take it in the am (as soon as I get off), but I'm back working a full day and I'm feeling really exhausted early afternoon/evening. Once I push through I could stay up all night, but just really noticing the fatigue.

Bloodwork is okay. Been doing a healthy breakfast, snack and sandwich for lunch...so nothing insane for blood sugar. I tried to do a short walk here and there in the afternoon when I could it in between meetings. Any other suggestions? Could just be me needing to rest up and heal?
Posted 3/2/2017 6:57 PM (GMT -5)
Flaring is an incredible physical drain on the body and we often experience fatigue as a consequence of flares. I'd try and rest up a bit whenever you have a chance. I'm not sure much can be done until you heal.
Posted 3/2/2017 7:05 PM (GMT -5)
Do u suggest I nap when I get home and just sleep if I'm tired? I'm afraid if I nap, it'll mess any chance I have of sleeping later...
Posted 3/2/2017 9:14 PM (GMT -5)

Doggiedo said...
Do u suggest I nap when I get home and just sleep if I'm tired? I'm afraid if I nap, it'll mess any chance I have of sleeping later...

30 minute naps should not interfere with sleep at all. I take them in the evening no problem as long as I set a 30 minute limit. When flaring, you need more sleep and rest. You can try it and see what happens.

If you have a private office, you can sneak in a 20-30 minute nap during the day. That is ideal if you can do so.

Post Edited (Jane974) : 3/2/2017 7:30:28 PM (GMT-7)

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