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Old 07-22-2010, 09:29 PM   #17
Catherine
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Re: Does the fatigue get better?

For me, it was fatigue before DX. And fatigue 4 years after DX...but there is hope, I am getting stronger and my stamina is coming back. Sounds like a lot of us have been dealing with fatigue. I agree with those who have commented above. You have to pace yourself, find what works for you, accept that you do not have the stamina you used to have. Then....keep exercising, because I do think you can get most of your strength back. You need the right food, rest and a paced life. I actually feel like I am getting better. Pacing for me is working part time, and cleaning one area of the house a day. If I go out on Friday night, I probably stay home on Saturday night. I walk for excersise. The other night, I crashed at 800pm. I need lots of sleep. But 4 and one half years later, I feel like I am getting stronger.
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