Hi, I've only had Crohns disease for about 6 years but I have been anemic for the past 4. It realllly drains my out. And is common with Crohn's. I would look into that.
Aug 01, 2011
TIREDNEW by: MRS B. G.
I have had chrons sence 1989. SUGREY. and a lot of try me meds. I'm always tired, i'm now on three chrons meds and REMCADE. THIS diease is no joke and its a lot to cope with. the stomach pain and all that goes with it, is't all so bad. I just had a relapse in oct. 2010 and still fighting to fell myself, haven't gotten there yet. Good luck everyone.
Dec 17, 2010
Tiredness and excerciseNEW by: Anonymous
I was diagnosed a year ago, and like your daughter suffer terribly from constant bouts of tiredness. Excercise is important, espcially as one becomes physically very unfit during the periods when the disease is active. I had a lot of trouble with my heart going bonkers from simple movements like standing up or walking to another room. Over time I started a little excercise, building from 15 mins to half and hour and onto 45 mins. It is very important not to overdo it as it will set you back.
Wishing everyone a happy Christmas and new year.
Sep 14, 2010
Tiredness with crohnsNEW by: Anonymous
My daughter (16 years old) diagnosed October 09 moderate to severe crohns and had surgery ileal bowel resection January 2010. She has been on Humira painful injections since november and just of late the fatigue has set in. We are joining a gym Friday so she can exercise. To date she does NO exercise and I think that will be very beneficial.
I have to say that diet diet diet.... has an enormous effect on her physical feeling. We start each day with a yummy protein shake (not the powder stuff) egg whites, Dannon lite and fit yogurt (no fruit pieces) and silk soy milk. This is delicious and healthy for the gut. This along with a protein bar or cereal isn a great start foe them.
The tiredness is an issue that I hope we can overcome. My daughter is an overachiever in school, and has her heart set on NYU or Columbia for college. So between the stress from AP classes, yearbook editor and all the drama just being a junior in high school is very challenging for her and ME.... Sleep and good eating habits are a must!
Aug 30, 2010
Sleeping with the enemy, chrons!!!!NEW by: LIZZIE
Hi i have had chrons for the past 12 years and i am sorry to say tiredness is one of the main problems dealing with this disease, i work and have two young children but i am ready for bed as early as 5pm its a joke, but you just feel so drained with keep going to the toilet etc, the best advice i can give is to try and get as much rest as you can and on good days get out in the fresh air and try and make the most of life !!!
Aug 30, 2010
NormalNEW by: Sean
I have had Crohns for over 20 years and to discuss anything as normal is hard to do. I am often times exhausted as your body isn't metabolizing your food properly. Hope she feels better
