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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Are you usually tired at the end, during the middle or even at the beginning of the day?

August 25, 2023
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Members responding to the question about fatigue and energy levels shared how deeply chronic tiredness affects daily life, with many... Read more

Members responding to the question about fatigue and energy levels shared how deeply chronic tiredness affects daily life, with many describing exhaustion tied to HIV medications, other diagnoses like fibromyalgia and diabetes, and the emotional weight of living with multiple conditions. Several members shared personal strategies that have helped, including adjusting work schedules with ADA accommodations, drinking tea or coffee to manage medication-related fatigue peaks, and testosterone therapy for low energy. A recurring theme was the importance of taking life one day at a time, resting on hard days, and finding comfort in knowing others share the same struggles.

A myHIVteam Member

I appreciate reading all the responses to this fatigue and tired all the time question. Makes me feel part of a larger cohort of folks diagnosed with several symptoms including non-medical diagnosis (friends, family, emotional stress, etc.). I get a good night's rest maybe 1ce a week. I feel fortunate and in relatively decent health with the multi-symptoms which are being treated with meds including HIV. Keep asking good questions including this one on fatigue....

August 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

My hiv drugs cause chronic fatigue especially when they peak after dosing, however I found that certain types of Tea Coffee can help prevent the onset fatigue..

August 25, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member. I have days like you describe, and I have days that I think I could go back to work. Stability, consistency, reliability might be the things I am lacking most. One more day, buddy, one more day...

August 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Hang in there HalRome. Sometimes it's a up and down battle. On the days that are up, just enjoy them to the fullest and on the days that are down just rest and relax. That's my advice to you. Have a wonderful weekend.

August 26, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Middle of the day

August 25, 2023

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