Hi Jayce, I had exactly the same issue along with brain fog. I feel very tired and it is hard to move even after sleeping well at night. I have started to look into functional medicine which eliminates the root causes for disease rather than the symptoms. One of the things recommended by functional medicine is "Simply walking for 20 minutes a day can cut your risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia by 40 percent." Since I started walking 20 minutes per day, I don't feel as tired during the day and have less brain fog. I hope you find something that works for you. Maybe walking will help.
If there is no known physical cause of being tired constantly, then depression and or bad sleeping. I seldom sleep more than 4 hours a night anymore, but I wake up feeling fine. On the days I get less sleep or very little , I am a bit bummed out that day physically.
We have another aspect to consider. Most of us here have some years on us, and along with that we have body / health changes. The two combined, in many cases limit just what we can do ... and we know it before we try. I mean it is hard to get 'energized' about taking a walk ... when we know it is going to hurt later that night, or the next day. Same of course with anything, biking, rowing, etc. So , it may not be actual physical energy. Nothing all the vitamins in the world can help. JMO
A friend who deals with CFS for a lot of years, claims extra Potassium helps her fatigue...she takes 2 tabs or capsules thruout the day, So that is about 5 - 6 times. And Eating more high potassium foods...I do the above now for a couple yrs. Look at the RDA for potassum for adults and you'd be surprised.... NEVER get this info from your doc, that is for sure. Look up potassium deficiency and Fatigue is found. On the brain fog I have NONE, grape seed extract has taken care of t his in my life...I've talked about this antioxidant here, but probably not heard......or poo-pooped And if you are relying on a multi, Forget It.
The fresh air, sunshine, birds chirping, grass and trees, blue skies, fluffy clouds, is absolutely a mood lifter! 20 minutes a day is enough to give a new outlook on your day.
Hi Gina, yes the exercise is making a big difference. I am also looking into functional medicine versus conventional medicine. I think there is something there. The emphasis in functional medicine is on food, exercise, sleep, etc. In the area of food, the two most important guidelines are to avoid sugar/starch and to fast for 16 hours every day. I'm trying to eat nothing after 8 pm until noon of the following day. I just started this fasting routine and don't know how it will work. I will update in a few weeks or months.
It is a lifestyle for me, but the one thing that really boosted my energy after cancer was my 20% organic veggie protein shake. It is full of vitamin and minerals that work well with my other regimen. The main thing is my early rising, 3 AM, and doing my workout first thing. The warming weather and now doing my early morning Fae She (my version of Tai Chi) out on my back patio clad only in a sports bikini, really gives me a boost and the energy it takes to get through my 45 minute workout of Pilates focusing on the hips, legs, and abs. The other thing is never look in a mirror, it is an energy zapper.
I agree with you completely, @John Houlihan ! Some days, I am able to walk, at least some, and some days the heart failure gives me more trouble and my legs are too swollen up to walk. Swimming works well for me because my blood can circulate easier than when I am walking, but I always need to recuperate the next day after swimming for an hour. My mind is always clear when I am swimming, even if it wears my body out. I am also going back to the low-carb food plan , but will still be eating a lot of healthy veggies, and trying to exercise at least a little each day, because my body aches less when i can exercise.
A lot of us have watched our parents age and slow way down as they did. It happened to them and it's happening to us. Better get used to it. There is no magic bullet.
Although there is no guarantee, if there is a magic bullet, I do think that it is eating and living healthy, enjoying life as much as possible, and exercising every day, at least a little. Look at Jack LaLanne, as an example.