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I understand completely. I used to workout a lot doing weights. I was up to 12 pound hand weights and my legs were really strong. Now I'm having trouble with 5 pound hand weights and my legs hurt after simple things like jogging. I have cut back my workouts but am still trying to gently work through the fatigue. All I think about during the workouts is having a nap afterwards lol. I do think I'm starting to get more energy finally. I have been taking the B12 and folate for a few weeks so that should be working. I hope that's my only reason for being tired.

It is possible to be taking vitamins and be deficient, especially with a compromised digestive system. I don't think vitamin deficiencies are necessarily more common in D people. One symptom of folate deficiency is alternating C and D, or just C or D (basically any digestive BM symptom). If it is a vitamin deficiency it's an easy fix. If it isn't then don't give up trying to figure it out. I know some doctors are quick to label chronic fatigue syndrome, but if being tired has come on suddenly then there has to be a reason for it.

There are some things I've done to cope with being tired a lot. Spreading out exercise into shorter times, like 10mins walking in the morning, 10 mins afternoon instead of 20 mins at a time seems to help. And resting when you feel the need, which can be hard with everyday life things getting in the way but try to make it a priority. Also getting protein with each meal/snack and reducing extra sugar. The worst is getting a energy crash from not eating properly on top of already being fatigued.

I wish you all the best. Let me know if you do find out why you're feeling so low energy. I'm always looking for ways to get more energy myself. Good luck with your GI appointment tomorrow. Maybe write down questions beforehand so you don't get sidetracked and forget about other symptoms.

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Kat

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