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Vancouver, BC
September 24, 2024
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Members responded to the question about feeling like they are fighting a bug or getting sick, with many confirming this is a very common and... Read more

Members responded to the question about feeling like they are fighting a bug or getting sick, with many confirming this is a very common and frustrating experience tied to their condition. Several members shared that symptoms like fatigue, nausea, achy feelings, and general malaise often appear but never fully develop into illness, and that rest usually helps it pass within a day. A recurring theme was learning to listen to your body, with practical tips like gentle exercise, short walks, eating enough protein, and talking to a doctor about vitamins C and Zinc to help manage these feelings.

A myPBCteam Member

Yes...I hate it! Achy, fatigued, malaise...but it doesn't turn into anything--thankfully!! I just rest/sleep & it passes within a day usually. But that's a whole day shot to hell & then I get angry!

September 24, 2024
A myPBCteam Member

My Doctor said this feeling is due to not enough protein. At 5’7 and 170 lbs , I consume about 80 grams of protein a day. Organic chicken has Cysteine which
helps with cold symptoms.

October 15, 2024 (edited)
A myPBCteam Member

Down load chair exercising or something that works for you. Lift light weights.
Go for short walks and start building up your strength. Eat a lot of low fat protein.
Talk to your Doctor about Vitamin C and Zinc. Feeling tired and like you are getting a cold can be improved with exercise . It helps with sleep.

October 7, 2024
A myPBCteam Member

Fatigue is a number 1 culprit for me..I go with flow of my body and stop and relax if need be.

September 26, 2024
A myPBCteam Member

Most definitely and that is how I am feeling this week. The fatigue has been the worse for me.

September 26, 2024

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