What do you recommend for real fatigue.

[Dave7]

Ii said some time ago..... we think we both got C19 at the end of December.
Both in our 70s it lasted until March and wiped us out.
There is a forum call The Long Haulers and for the symptoms to last this long is not unusual.
Perhaps the worst part is real fatigue ie I used to play a round of golf then go for a ride. Both out of the question at the moment. Even walking up the stairs is, some day, a real challenge.
I read that vitamen B12 is good. Maybe D also.
What are your thoughts?
NB we tried Floradix which didn't help

 

[Tenkaykev]

Ii said some time ago..... we think we both got C19 at the end of December.
Both in our 70s it lasted until March and wiped us out.
There is a forum call The Long Haulers and for the symptoms to last this long is not unusual.
Perhaps the worst part is real fatigue ie I used to play a round of golf then go for a ride. Both out of the question at the moment. Even walking up the stairs is, some day, a real challenge.
I read that vitamen B12 is good. Maybe D also.
What are your thoughts?
NB we tried Floradix which didn't help

Hi Dave,
I've been experiencing fatigue for a few years, a more apt description is probably weariness. I took Floradix for several months and it's an excellent way of making sure that it's not an Iron/B12 deficiency that is contributing to the fatigue.

There's more than one formulation of Iron / B12 , I take a "sublingual" B12 Methylcobalamin which tastes pleasant and dissolves under the tongue and is supposed to be more "bioavailable"
I also took a D3+K2 tablet after some positive reports about its use in a medical trial treating people with fatigue due to an underlying condition caused by faulty bone marrow.
I'm not sure if any of them helped, but it was reassuring to know that I was talking some positive action.
I've learned to pace myself throughout the day, and I avoid big meals after noticing that having several small meals throughout the day helped with my energy levels.
It's important to be active every day, even if it's just a short walk or bike ride. I fell into the trap of thinking about what I used to be able to do, and measuring myself against that. I'd put all past achievements behind you and start from scratch, building up slowly and easing off if too fatigued while gently pushing yourself when possible.
I also "adopted" my fatigue, reasoning that it was now part of me and treating it as a training partner who often runs with me. It's great when he has a day off and I can push on a bit, but I know he'll be back training with me at some stage. It might sound a bit daft but it does help avoid the frustration and despondency that can creep in.
The B12 I take is "Jarrow Formula" Methylcobalamin B12 1000 microgram lemon flavour, the D3+K2 I can't remember the brand but I know they were Vegan/Veggie.
One thing to be aware of is that drinking copious amounts of Tea/Coffee can hinder the absorption of certain vitamins.

It's a long journey but you'll get there one day at a time.

 

[vickster]

Ask your GP for a blood test to check for deficiencies including B12, iron, check thyroid etc and discuss with him or her 👍

As above, Start taking Vit D3 and get plenty of fresh air and exercise

 

[Dave7]

Ask your GP for a blood test to check for deficiencies including B12, iron, check thyroid etc and discuss with him or her 👍

As above, Start taking Vit D3 and get plenty of fresh air and exercise

More chance of meeting the pope.
I have tried. No way.
Everything is online and its a form with tick boxes.

 

[Drago]

A solid 8 hours sleep, a proper diet, moderate exercise, and a visit to your GP. It's unlikely the virus was about in December over here - modelling has shown we'd have been knee deep in it by early to mid January had that been the case.

 

[vickster]

More chance of meeting the pope.
I have tried. No way.
Everything is online and its a form with tick boxes.

I’m surprised, most GPs are now re-opening up for business. My parents have both seen GPs over the last few months.
Why not phone them and talk to a doctor. Especially given your cancer history.
In the meantime, start taking vit d3 (25ug)

 

[matticus]

<blood tests>

More chance of meeting the pope.
I have tried. No way.
Everything is online and its a form with tick boxes.

I think there are private companies that will do this stuff for you - often by post, they just send you a kit. They start at quite a low price, mainly aimed at athletes (I forget the new company doing this, sorry). Or loads of money for the whole spectrum of tests.

If you can afford it - not everyone will - I think this would be money well spent.

 

[vickster]

I think there are private companies that will do this stuff for you - often by post, they just send you a kit. They start at quite a low price, mainly aimed at athletes (I forget the new company doing this, sorry). Or loads of money for the whole spectrum of tests.

If you can afford it - not everyone will - I think this would be money well spent.

Take your own venous blood...good luck with that

 

[Dave7]

I’m surprised, most GPs are now re-opening up for business. My parents have both seen GPs over the last few months.
Why not phone them and talk to a doctor. Especially given your cancer history.
In the meantime, start taking vit d3 (25ug)

I will try again.
An ex nurse told me just yesterday that the online malarky is standard in this area.
But yes, I will try again.

 

[Dave7]

I think there are private companies that will do this stuff for you - often by post, they just send you a kit. They start at quite a low price, mainly aimed at athletes (I forget the new company doing this, sorry). Or loads of money for the whole spectrum of tests.

If you can afford it - not everyone will - I think this would be money well spent.

Apparently, to test if you have had Covid its a full phial (spelling??).....a pin prick test wont do it.

 

[vickster]

I will try again.
An ex nurse told me just yesterday that the online malarky is standard in this area.
But yes, I will try again.

Talk to the practice today, ask to speak to your GP. Online triage may be standard and you may need to have a video consult initially (which is straightforward) but tests need to be done at practice or hospital, they can't do those online

Not a Covid antibody test, those aren't validated yet and why will it help to know anyhow (were you in Wuhan in December?). Best find out if there's a deficiency or issue now

You may well have less of a wait than usual, GPs aren't busy (according to a private GP I spoke to a little while back )

 

[Tenkaykev]

Yes, definitely get a blood test. I used to have a test four times a year, now down to two. usually it's just a full blood count but once a year they do a more comprehensive test.
When I see the specialist she gives me a Blood sample envelope with the plastic bag attached and a week before my next appointment I visit the Hospital for a blood test.
Our local Boots started doing Blood tests so I rather naively thought I could pop in there and save the trek to the Hospital. They said I had to be referred by my Doctor. Our Doctors Surgery won't do the Blood test as I'm under the care of the Hospital...

 

[matticus]

Apparently, to test if you have had Covid its a full phial (spelling??).....a pin prick test wont do it.

Sorry, I meant testing for general stuff (like iron levels, as mentioned by others).

 

[Dave7]

Started a course of vitamins last week.
May be coincidence but for the 1st time in 3 months I woke up feeling good today. I didn't fall asleep yesterday either.
Tomorrow will tell me if things are improving.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Not saying there's nothing wrong @Dave7 & as others have said keep pushing your GP they should still do consults & arrange tests, but could it just be the situation that we all find ourselves in. You may not realise it, but has depression snuck up on you? Try to analyse what it is that is causing the listlessness, a bit of positive thinking, look at some of the things you can do rather than dwelling on what you can't. Hope you feel batter soon.

Oops I did mean better not batter