FATIGUE AND PAIN
Chronic pain can be related to significant fatigue. A chronic pain patient can suffer from chronic fatigue for several reasons: medications effect, lack of sleep, depressed mood, financial worries, anger, frustration, and de-conditioning. The responsibility of caring for an individual in pain and searching for a cure is often a 24-hour job as well. Some simulated it to the care of a new baby.
Examples of Fatigue:
Hours and days are spent searching for the right doctor with the magic bullet
Much energy is spent just keeping life going on day-to-day basis
The person with pain is tired secondary to poor sleep hygiene and inability to find a restful position away from a nagging pain
Rest is difficult due to racing thoughts and worries regarding unsolved
problems including financial strains.
You begin to feel more aches and pains brought on by stress and chronic
tension.
Even pleasurable habits such as sex may cost a chronic pain patient much with worsening of pain and decreased physical activity for few days.
Resolutions for Fatigue:
Utilize relaxation techniques to deal with sleep issues and with fatigue.
Psychologists render wonderful services in this area.
Delegate and share responsibilities. Others should contribute and help with life stressors. Talk about your chronic pain; that will ventilate away your stresses
Exercise on a regular basis to recondition the body and improve stamina. A simple walk around the block can do wonders
Structure your time, allowing a period each day to be by and for yourself.
Avoid stimulants like coffee and tea around bed time and to give your
energy. Instead, drink plenty of water
Eat healthy and natural fresh foods. Avoid meats and eat more fish. Make
sure your take your vitamins.
Avoid alcohol and liquor to deal with fatigue. Also avoid energy pills.
