Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
I can identify with the crushing fatigue although not with the pain. In my case, fatigue has been a result of being low on B12 and of thyroid problems. So...
I agree with the suggestion that you get your B12 levels checked. Mine were way low but I do very well with oral B12 because I had a "not getting enough" problem rather than a "malabsorption" problem. If you decide to go the B12 route be careful of sub-lingual (under the tongue) products - all the ones I checked contained sorbitol. I simply take a 500mcg B12 tablet (mine are by Nature's Bounty) twice a day and my B12 levels have rebounded nicely.
I also agree with getting your thyroid levels checked. Even if the doctor said they were normal get a copy of the bloodwork and look for yourself. (In fact, it's a good idea to look over all your bloodwork and urinalysis results yourself.) If it looks like you're in the normal range but only just you may still benefit from thyroid replacement. It would be worth checking with an endocrinologist. (old post)
If your doctor didn't check for these already, see if you can get tested for mononucleosis and Lyme disease.
As for not getting enough of the right nutrition, you might consult a nutritionist about foods you could eat that hopefully wouldn't stir up your nausea. Unfortunately, she's likely to push whole grains and turn up her nose at "white food" Soluble Fiber but maybe you can find one who's willing to listen to your concerns about that. Also - and I have to think you've tried this already but just in case - there are anti-nausea drugs. Maybe you could try some of those at least until you get used to eating more.
HTH. Good luck with all this.
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