What Causes Extreme Fatigue In An Elderly Woman Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia?

Hi, Thanks for your query on HCM I do understand your concern As per your clinical history is concerned you are feeling fatigued and in my opinion fatigued can be due to a number of causes so first eliminate all pathological causes like iron deficit by checking your hemoglobin level if low integrate iron sucrose injection, Check if you have vitamin B-12 deficit if present integrate vitamin B-12 injection 3 times weekly for one month then monthly, Check if you have endocrinological quandary like diabetics or hypothyroidism by checking your blood tested and if present to take treatment accordingly, Regarding fibromyalgia I may verbalize that it is withal one of the leading cause of fatigued so for the time being you are taking LYRICA and it is an anti-seizure medication, you can discuss with your medico regarding integrating DULOXETINE may avail which is an anti-depressant. You can do few things at home which may avail - a)make an orchestration to evade or limit over exertion and emotional stress. b)fatigue is one of the main characteristics of fibromyalgia, getting adequate slumber is essential. c)do exercise customarily, Practice yoga for 20 to 40 minutes daily d)victual salubrious foods, limit your caffeine intake. e)Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Sousing in an Epsom salt bath avails your body absorb magnesium. Fibromyalgia is often associated with magnesium deficiency. This soothing bath can withal avail reduce pain and induce relaxation. Commix 2 cups of Epsom salt in warm bathwater. Marinate in it for about 20 minutes. Do this up to 3 times a week. f)Massage therapy avails relax your muscles and ameliorate the range of kineticism in your joints. It additionally mitigates stress and stimulates engenderment of chemicals that act as the body’s natural anesthetics. A type of massage called manual lymph drainage therapy (MLDT) is additionally benign for fibromyalgia. It loosens up lymph blockages that could be contributing to the pain. g)Take 1 to 2 tablespoons of fish oil circadianly. Additionally, victual fatty fish like herring, sardines, anchovies, tuna or wild salmon 2 or 3 times a week. Other sources of omega-3 adipose acids include flaxseeds, walnuts, canola oil and soybean oil. h)Integrate 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to a cup of boiling water. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink this tea up to 3 times a day. Hope that helps