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Does weather affect your Chronic Fatigue?

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Chutz
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Posted 1/16/2019 2:05 PM (GMT -8)
Hi,

Many of us deal with chronic pain as well at CF and the weather conditions can really affect some people. Others no so much. If you have arthritis you may feel changes in weather increase or decrease pain.

But what about Chronic Fatigue? Does it affect how you feel from day to day or maybe season to season? For me, I'm not really sure since there is a level of fatigue all of the time. Thinking back late summer and fall seemed awful. It was somewhat better over the holidays since I had a focus most days and things I needed to do. But now during quiet winter it's crept back up and right now I'm having trouble staying awake typing. It's about 2:00 in the afternoon and there's no reason for me to be tired.

Does anyone else notice this? What do you do to help it go away? How do you 'keep going' each day?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas.
Chutz
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saraeli
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Posted 1/16/2019 5:03 PM (GMT -8)
Barometric pressure drops cause flares in my symptoms, and often migraines. It tends to be worse in fall and winter than in spring and summer, but it definitely occurs all year long. Fatigue plagues a great many people this time of year in the northern hemisphere, including millions without CFS/ME, via seasonal affective disorder. Could what you are experiencing be related to those things?

For barometric pressure issues, lots of people feel better when exposed to negative ions. The best places for those are beaches and waterfalls, but some people also benefit from forest bathing. Even a shower sometimes helps because the water crashing into the tub (like a waterfall) creates a few negative ions. Certain stones such as black tourmaline can help to charge ions negatives, as can Himalayan salt lamps. Ionizer machines are pricey, but some people get benefits from those as well. Essential oils can be helpful, such as pine, frankincense, and peppermint. I have seen others recommend a cool mist humidifier. I prevent symptoms with large doses of magnesium and curcurmin (a compound in turmeric) when I see from the weather forecast that the pressure is dropping or the winds are going to be high (magnesium glycinate is best if you are taking a lot, as other forms cause loose bowels).

For seasonal affective disorder, options include herbs (St. John's Wort, ashwagandha, etc.), nutrients (B complex, vitamin D, etc.), exercise, pharmaceutical meds, therapy, and full-spectrum light lamps. But the best thing is spending time outside, if you are able.

Maybe some of that will resonate. Hope you find some answers soon!

Sara (Lyme, ME, HPA axis dysfunction, POTS....)
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ladybugdreams
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Posted 1/24/2019 7:10 AM (GMT -8)
Chutz, I hadn't even thought about this being a catalyst to a flare. We have been having a very mild winter this year in MT & I have been doing well. Not a lot of energy but feeling better. The last few days it has been snowing & I have taken a turn for the worse. Could this be a sign that a drop in humidity or barometric pressure sends us into tailspin downward, I don't know. It will be interesting to see if we hear from anyone else on this forum. I think there is a lot who read but don't post. I am usually to sick to post but I have always wanted to see this forum become active again. Hugs, Denise
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Chutz
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Posted 1/31/2019 10:40 PM (GMT -8)
Hi ladybug,

Glad to hear from you. Well, on the pain thing, my doctor certainly believes it does and so does my body. We're getting colder right now and we're projected to go into a decline in temps in the next few days. Down into the teens and for western WA, near Tacoma/Seattle, that's getting mighty cold. All of the local kids are praying for snow...lol

I think I posted the same question in the fibro forum and got lots of information that confirms those thoughts. Just ask anyone who suffers when the weather changes. I have a lot of arthritis in my neck/shoulder area and the pain has been outrageous lately. Did a lot of cooking the last few day, obviously using my arms a lot and I've had to take stronger pain meds at night to get any sleep.

We love Montana. Have traveled and camped through there for 3 of the last 4 years. Thinking of going back this year. I found a cousin I lost contact with in Ulm, I believe. I would love to surprise him. There are so many places I want to still see in Montana. It's loaded with neat places to go and things to see.

Take care and keep in touch,
Chutz
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