Re: Tammy Helping Your Mother

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Tammy I'm glad you found this support group...it will be good for you

as well as your mother.

Fighting fatigue has been the worst side effect I've had and I have

several others. I was diagnosed 15 months ago, and I am just now

getting better but I still can't do what I used to. I still tire

easily but can accomplish much more than I did 6 months, 15 months

ago. On her good days, she should try to get some mild form of

excercise, this has helped me a lot but in the beginning I couldn't

even do that. Just try to offer her help when you can with whatever

area she needs, doing laundry, etc. And verbal support always

helps...if she is frustrated with herself not being able to do things,

encourage her that things will get better. It has been a slow gradual

process for me and it wasn't ever easy, but it has gotten better.

Also, if you feel she is depressed because of her inability to do

things, depression will also cause fatigue, so maybe she needs an

antidepressdant. Helping to keep her mind occupied would also help her

if you have a lot of time to spend with her. Attitude has a lot to do

with all of it I think. I fight the fatigue and other symptoms with my

mind as much as I can but even then one can become exhausted from

fighting pain, fatigue, etc. Just giving her love and support and a

helping hand now and then will mean so much to her. And if you need

support yourself...you're at the right place. Please don't hesitate to

call on any of us at any time. I hope your mother soon starts feeling

better...and I will pray for her. Love, Peace & Hope, Pat Reynolds