I haven't paid attention enough to notice a relationship between meds I take, getting sick, and then having the meds not work as well..
But I have definitely noticed a relationship between getting sick (flu, bronchitis, a cold, etc.) and my pain & fatigue levels increasingly significantly..
As if getting sick didn't suck badly enough as it is!
Last time I got sick, I was actively sick with the flu for maybe 4-5 days.. it passed, but the increase in my pain and fatigue stuck around for a couple of months. It was ridiculous!
I hope you get what you need to help you start feeling better!
Oh definitely. I have a longer/harder recovery period for any illness now. And they're generally more intense.
Talk to the doctor about new meds. I've found in my experience with SS and whatnot, that toughing it out often hurts. If i'd gone to the doctor earlier for stronger meds, it would've shown that i was getting worse earlier. Not sure if you're working or applying or anything, but it's good to keep in mind for down the road, just in case.
For fatigue, i find that mild exercise does help. I'm not saying go jogging, unless you're up to it. But even a 5-10 minute walk to the store, or even around the yard or house, can do wonders. The fresh air is often helpful, and the movement itself gets blood flow going to all those sore muscles. Sometimes, a quick walk will be just what i need to tucker myself out for an actual nap, which i'd rather do and be slightly refreshed as opposed to just being in that can't-get-anything-done mode of fatigue.
I've definitely noticed that it takes much longer to recover from an illness (which is also more painful/intense).
As for meds, I think that's a pretty accurate assumption and correlation between illness and pain relief. I see it as your body/immune system is so taxed and stressed from the illness that pain is more intense and thus your typical relief just doesn't cut it. Have you been taking the Tylenol regularly, as in, every four hours? Maybe it would help to build it up in your system....
Just be VERY VERY VERY careful not to OD on Tylenol and take a day off every two days or so. Because acetaminophen ODs and liver failure caused by it are one of the leading causes of accidental death.
Any illness even minor ones will send my pain levels through the roof. I had a bought of tonsilitus that put me in the hospital with a 10 pain level (they didn't ask--I had decided probably 8.5 or 9 on my own).
Try taking Aleve. It NEVER used to work for me pre-fibro and now works really well. Also I find that rotating OTC pain killers helps. What is your regular med list? I have an ultram (tramodol generic) 50mg tablet script (which is low) for breakthrough pain. It doesn't make me woosy and I can still drive and think and stuff which is great.
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But I have definitely noticed a relationship between getting sick (flu, bronchitis, a cold, etc.) and my pain & fatigue levels increasingly significantly..
As if getting sick didn't suck badly enough as it is!
Last time I got sick, I was actively sick with the flu for maybe 4-5 days.. it passed, but the increase in my pain and fatigue stuck around for a couple of months. It was ridiculous!
I hope you get what you need to help you start feeling better!
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Talk to the doctor about new meds. I've found in my experience with SS and whatnot, that toughing it out often hurts. If i'd gone to the doctor earlier for stronger meds, it would've shown that i was getting worse earlier. Not sure if you're working or applying or anything, but it's good to keep in mind for down the road, just in case.
For fatigue, i find that mild exercise does help. I'm not saying go jogging, unless you're up to it. But even a 5-10 minute walk to the store, or even around the yard or house, can do wonders. The fresh air is often helpful, and the movement itself gets blood flow going to all those sore muscles. Sometimes, a quick walk will be just what i need to tucker myself out for an actual nap, which i'd rather do and be slightly refreshed as opposed to just being in that can't-get-anything-done mode of fatigue.
Good luck!
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As for meds, I think that's a pretty accurate assumption and correlation between illness and pain relief. I see it as your body/immune system is so taxed and stressed from the illness that pain is more intense and thus your typical relief just doesn't cut it. Have you been taking the Tylenol regularly, as in, every four hours? Maybe it would help to build it up in your system....
In any case, I hope you find some relief soon. :)
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Try taking Aleve. It NEVER used to work for me pre-fibro and now works really well. Also I find that rotating OTC pain killers helps. What is your regular med list? I have an ultram (tramodol generic) 50mg tablet script (which is low) for breakthrough pain. It doesn't make me woosy and I can still drive and think and stuff which is great.
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