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Annie76
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Posted 8/15/2007 7:53 AM (GMT -8)
I had an appointment with my GI yesterday and I asked if he would check my blood because I have been so tired.  He ordered a CBC and the results are back - I am not anemic.  My question therefore is:  Can my fatigue still be from my UC (currently in a flare) but not be anemic?  Does anyone else feel tired a lot but their bloodwork is okay?  I do take a multi-vitamin every day.  Thanks in advance for any input you might have!
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quincy
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Posted 8/15/2007 8:01 AM (GMT -8)
Definitely. Did the doc check your thyroid and magnesium levels?

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Annie76
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Posted 8/15/2007 8:08 AM (GMT -8)
I had to beg him to do the CBC. I have had my tyroid checked by my family doc a year or so ago and it was okay. Why magnesium? Is that tested through bloodwork too? Also, I thought you might find it interesteing that when I questioned my doc about probiotics he said he has an open mind but hasn't seen any evidence they do any good. He said the studies he saw shows they are no different than taking a placebo.
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ledaebel
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Posted 8/15/2007 11:33 AM (GMT -8)
Two months ago I was ready to say "just take it out," I was so miserable. I was fatigued to the point of just looking at a bed or couch and lying down without sleeping. My GI said fatigue is part of the UC disease, it just wears you out. 6 weeks ago I started on Lialda and within two weeks that awful fatigue disappeared. I still get tired but it is an entirely different feeling. I get a wee bit of nausea with the Lialda but it is worth it. I am in remission and pray it stays that way for a long time.
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Delarge
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Posted 8/15/2007 12:15 PM (GMT -8)
Ulcerative colitis results in higher-than-usual levels of energy expenditure. In fact, I've seen studies that suggest those with colitis use up to 19% more energy on average than those without. Unfortunately most of these studies neglected to specify the degree of colon involvement.

Are your B-12 and folate levels in check?
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suebear
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Posted 8/15/2007 12:40 PM (GMT -8)
Ask your GI to have your vitamin B-12 levels checked.

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quincy
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Posted 8/15/2007 2:16 PM (GMT -8)
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/magnesium/glance.html
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