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Wow, you have described the last month for me. I am tired all the time now, and I have no idea why. Like you, it is especially hard because I have always been such an active person. Exercise is a huge part of my life -- I'm a long distance runner, plus I play a sport year-round (ultimate frisbee). But now, everyday around 2 or 3 o'clock I totally want to take a nap, like I need one. Which is not only annyoing and frustrating, but is not good because I am a teacher and I need to be on my toes and awake during the entire school day.

I recently asked my doctor to do some blood tests (folic acid, B12, vitamin D, thyroid) and of course they all came back negative. So I am still in the dark. I don't think it really has to do with my IBS because I feel like I would have had this symptom since my IBS began, instead of it just popping up out of nowhere right now. I have been trying a wheat-free diet in the thought that maybe too many carbs are causing the fatigue, and I've also tried cutting down on my sugar. The sugar thing is super hard for me, though, because up until this point I felt like it was my one "victory" over IBS, since I've had to give up so much other good food. And I have a huge sweet tooth, so it's been difficult. Anyway, I wish I could offer both of us more solutions and suggestions. I just wanted you to know you are not alone in how you are feeling. Keep us updated on what your doc says, who knows, maybe something will turn up that will shed light on it for the rest of us

Feel better!

Julie
IBS-D, GERD, lactose intolerant

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