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Reading, PA

I know ppl ask a lot
But has anyone found anything that helps with energy n motivation. There's stuff all over the internet but who knows what works n doesn't

January 1, 2017
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Members offered a wide variety of strategies for managing low energy and motivation, with the most frequently mentioned approaches being... Read more

Members offered a wide variety of strategies for managing low energy and motivation, with the most frequently mentioned approaches being vitamin and mineral supplementation (especially vitamin D, magnesium, B vitamins, and folic acid), eating nutrient-dense foods like sunflower seeds, peanut butter with apples, and homemade smoothies, and moving the body even in small amounts each day. Several members emphasized the importance of having vitamin D levels checked by a doctor, adjusting medication timing to reduce sedation, and being cautious about products advertised online or on TV that promise quick fixes. A recurring theme was that everyone's body responds differently, so persistence in trying different approaches, listening to your own needs, and leaning on rest, supportive relationships, and self-talk are all essential tools in the ongoing search for what works.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I like to start out with protein shakes, I make my own so I can control what goes goes in ît.

January 2, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

i also make smoothies , with strawberries , blueberries , boysenberries , bananas apples and pineapples and then i freeze them and when i want to eat it i put it in the microwave from 15 to 30 seconds and eat it ! oh it is so good ! love always michele

January 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

A good multivitamin, magnesium, b vitamins, methyl folate all help. Whole food vitamins if u can afford them. Eating a variety of veggies n fruit, cut down on sugars, drink lots of water.

Move as much as you can. Even when its hard. A few mins a day makes a diff long term.

Look at meds n see if adjustments are needed. Many can be sedating. Sometimes switching from taking them day to night can help.

My energy n motivation went up, fatigue down, when i added 30mg cymbalta. Now i have to watch the opposite...insomnia n nervousness.

January 4, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

My Dr said to eat roasted sunflower seeds when I'm feeling tired because the magnesium will help give you a natural energy. It seems to help a little but I've found that eating peanut butter with apples helps more. Also have your vitamin D level checked. If you are deficient in vitamin D, your body will stay weak and tired all the time. I have to take a prescription vitamin D to help mine.

January 2, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

oh how very true that is , i take folic acid which is part of the vitamin B family it helps the red blood cells to be healthy and it allows them to flow better !then he put me on vitamin D 2000 units both were low and plus they increased my thyroid med's to the next level , it helps my hair was falling out oh my goodness but now since he put me on the folic acid about 6 months ago my hair is getting thicker and is not falling out ! i believe folic acid is part of vitamin B 9 if i remember right and they give it to you when you are expecting ! love peace joy happiness Michele

January 2, 2017 (edited)

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