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FATIGUE!!!

Hi everyone, Can anyone describe to me what they feel like when the fatigue kicks in?? Being all new to this I'm trying to work out what these feelings and sensations are that I'm getting. My legs feel really heavy and they are buzzing. Mainly in my thighs and knees. My legs are also aching even when I'm sitting down! I'm getting these feelings in my arms too, I do feel quite tired. In fact my whole body feels tired! It was very hot here yesterday and last night, and I did overheat a bit yesterday. I didn't do anything too strenuous though! So I was wondering if that may have contributed to this feeling of fatigue today?? My head also feels a bit foggy, like I can't think straight!! Trying to just relax but the old anxiety is kicking in grrrrrr! Any tips on how to deal with feeling like this? Thanks everyone! Xx

When my fatigue is bad, it's as though I've been given a general anaesthetic and I can hardly keep my eyes open, never mind do anything physical or concentrate. The only thing that seems to help is either going for a wee lie down or reclining in my chair and closing my eyes with the TV 📺 off and no other distractions. Switch my brain off and just drift, don't think about anything for 30 minutes. Sometimes I doze off, sometimes I don't, but it recharges my energy levels a bit. If I'm really bad, I can sleep for a couple of hours! Everyone is different, so you need to work out what works for you 🤔. The MS fatigue is caused by your brain overworking as it tries to rewire itself around the lesions. The worst thing you can do is try to fight it. The heat, stress / excitement and worry make it worse, as can being too cold ❄! Your body needs rest to allow it to heal, so listen 👂 to what it's telling you. Chin up, it does get more manageable! NB, the side effects of a lot of the meds we're given to treat symptoms can be drowsiness, too!