Help!! Feeling weak and tired

November 16, 2004

Help,

I am feeling very weak and extremely tired and don't no what to do. I am at work

right now and have an hour drive home and really am afraid I will fall asleep at

the wheel. I keep falling. I was diagnosed with CMT when I was 18 and I am 32

now and a teacher. I have an appointment with the MDA clinic tomorrow but

worried now.

Jen *** Jen, get some extra sleep. A nap, early to bed tonight might help,

even if you do this for a week or so. Sleep will help the anxiety lift too.

~ Gretchen

November 16, 2004

Jen,

I'm not sure where you live, but I've been talking to a lot of people in our

area lately who

are suffering from tiredness and just an overall run down feeling. The lack of

sunshine

and shorter days can have a lot to do with it.

I agree with Gretchen about going to bed early. Try a hot bath, some chamomile

tea and

see how you feel in the morning.

~

November 19, 2004

Jen,

I had the same problem, including an hour and 15 minute drive to work

(one-way). I am very lucky I didn't end up in an accident by falling

asleep at the wheel. My primary care doctor kept telling me my

fatigue was a result of depression and prescribed more

antidepressants. The drugs made me even sleepier. Don't ever let

any doctor tell you this without really making a case for it.

Anyway, I had my first appointment at the MDA clinic back in

February. They scheduled an EMG/NCV for April. The test results

showed extreme loss of nerve function and muscle strength, etc. This

loss of muscle was the reason for my fatigue.

Hope this helps.

-Rob

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