How Can You Get Fatigue

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Fatigue

What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is tiredness that does not go away when you rest. It can be physical or psychological. With physical fatigue , your muscles cannot do things as easily as they used to. You might notice this when you climb stairs or carry bags of groceries. With psychological fatigue , it may be difficult to concentrate for as long as you used to. In severe cases, you might not feel like getting out of bed in the morning and doing...

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Side Effect: Fatigue, Fatigue, and more Fatigue

Ive read through the archives and Ive had some workups for potential causes of fatigue (no anemia, no hypogonadism) and remain wiped out. Im 51 years old, female and have been positive since 1988 (yup, eighty-eight). I waited through the horror of...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

I would have a few remarks to make. First, it is clear to me that you are telling the truth about the symptoms that you have. The possible causes of fatigue are too numerous to list here, except to say that, in this day and age, it is unlikely... Read more »

Side Effect: Fatigue, Fatigue, and more Fatigue

Dr. Conway,Thank you for your considered and thoughtful answer. I appreciate an educated opinion from the outside.You mention a program of graded increase in physical activity. That sounds very appealing; what would that look like? What would...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

As for the graded exercise program, I would suggest 5 days/week, 20 minutes each day. Cardio on three days, weights on 2 days (alternating upper and lower body toning, with core work on each day). After a month, you can build up to 45 minutes/day... Read more »

normal fatigue and re normal fatigue

Hi Dr. Bob. I read through some of your answers to questions on fatigue, but had a hard time finding any dealing with a situationa like mine. I've been HIV+ for 11 years,and have been through many of the different drug therapies more due to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Steve,Don't you just hate it when other folks tell us we're supposed to feel terrible just because we have HIV? What's "normal" about progressive fatigue? No, my friend, it is not "just a normal part of the HIV experience" as you have been told,... Read more »

ARS fatigue & anxiety fatigue

Hi, Doc Bob -Are there any differences between the ARS fatique and the anxiety, stress fatigue, such as the ARS fatique is very tired and the anxiety stress fatique is just a little tired? Thanks. ARS fatigue & anxiety fatigue Hello,And just how...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,And just how would you define "very tired" versus "just a little tired?" Certainly people can feel fatigued during an acute retroviral syndrome (ARS), just as they would with any acute viral illness like the flu or common cold. Fatigue from... Read more »

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AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

Dealing With Fatigue

By itself, fatigue is not a "disease." When persistent and severe, however, fatigue (feeling tired all the time, lacking stamina, having too little energy to do things) can disrupt one's life, interfering with daily activities, socializing, or... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Fatigue

Fatigue (tiredness, weakness or a lack of energy) -- crawling out of bed feeling like you've been hit by a truck and going downhill from there -- can be caused by many HAART combinations. Just taking all those drugs seems to wear some people's... Read more »

FAQs About Fatigue From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

General Fatigue Questions | Hypogonadism (Low Testosterone) and Fatigue | Anemia and Fatigue | Depression and Fatigue | Medications and Fatigue General Fatigue Questions I'm on testosterone replacement therapy, I exercise,... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Canada: "Safe Sex Fatigue" Behind Spike in Disease

Safe sex fatigue is likely contributing to the ongoing rise of chlamydia among young women, despite local public awareness efforts, a regional report finds. "We don't know when we are going to hit the ceiling on chlamydia," said Karen Verhoeve,... Read more »

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fatigue ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

When people refer to fatigue as an ARS, is it a fatigue to the point where someone does not have any strength to carry out activities and a general feeling of weekness to the point of exhaustion or would a general feeling of always being sleepy with... Read more »

fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have had recurrent extreme fatigue for the past 21 years. I have neither anemia nor parasites, eat and sleep well, not feeling depressed nor stressed out, taking vitamins. What could be causing this, and what possible recourses to diagnosis or... Read more »

Extreme fatigue and severe night sweats

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, the protease inhibitors are not working for me, I have extreme fatigue and night sweats, I would do anything to have some energy back into my life, any ideas about any over the counter herbs or other that could help without the... Read more »

Fatigue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How would fatigue due to early HIV infection affect a person? Would one have no energy to engage in daily activities, active sports? Feel tired and sleep a lot earlier than usual?

Fatigue First of all, and if you have been posting before, I'm... Read more »

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