Sudden onset of fatigue

[Cindylou]

Justin, do you or anyone else have any idea what could be bringing on such fatigue so suddenly, the past several days? I mean, like knock me over fatigue. Yesterday morning, while at the pain management clinic, I just wanted to curl up in a corner and sleep. I started worrying about how I was going to drive home. Crazy. (stopped at the kiosk and ordered huge cup of coffee) Then last night, not too long after my husband got home from work, about 7 pm, I felt this sudden urge to sleep. Laid down on sofa and just passed out. Got 8 hours of sleep last night as well, and now this morning.....BAM I need to go lay down on the sofa again. Totally bizarre. Should I get some blood work done? I am dumb-struck. (definitely started before the first intake of Oxycontin again)

[Justin]

CL, I didn't want to leave you hanging (I am struggling with some withdrawals right now).

Have you had any changes in medication? activity?

Make sure to stay well hydrated--if you are tired and sleeping a lot, this could a sign that your body is fighting off a common cold, etc.

While I can't give medical advice online, I would suggest taking things easy and listening to your body (rest as needed)...this could be transient.

[ajj1001]

Your body just know what it needs to do, don't stress it and get the rest it wants. Make sure you don't drive till you feel more rested.

[Katie]

The last time I was hit by that feeling, I was at the start of a bad case of Mono. I had the exact same feelings of exhaustion, and could barely climb a couple of steps.

I think I read somewhere that once you had it, you would always test positive whether it was an 'active' case or not, but I don't know if that is true. Is your belly tender? It affects the spleen, I think. Best to get checked out, my friend.

For your sake, I hope it isn't Mono, just something that passes much more quickly. It can really set you on your butt for weeks.

(((((Hugs.)))))

[Katie]

Justin, I am sorry that you are still going through all of that dam* withdrawal. It sure is hanging on much longer than I would have expected.

Hugs to you too

[ajj1001]

How are you doing today? Thinking of you. x

[daveinaustin]

CL,

There's a good chance this will pass in a few days. If not, you might want to inform your doctor.

Sometimes, the human body just needs a break from chronic pain. Even last Friday around 80 p.m., I felt like a ton of bricks hit me, and I slept for 10-11 hours. I wasn't sick, just fatigued.

-Dave