Muscle Weakness?

[Guest Kalynn]

I know that muscle weakness and fatigue are symptoms. My question is, does anyone experience muscle weakness all over some times? And such great exhausion after say a day shopping or running errands like you have to take a break and rest before contining your day? Sometimes it's like my arms and legs are just about to give. Usually after I rest for a while, or when I get up in the morning, I feel better.

Does it ever seem like you start out well, but by 5:00, it's all you can do to get dinner on the table? Sometimes after work, I'll take a short nap, then I'll be find for a while.

I am stilllllllll pre-dx, waiting for my blood tests that were done the first of this week. Just looking for some input.

Thanks.

[nettiebeads]

I know that muscle weakness and fatigue are symptoms.  My question is, does anyone experience muscle weakness all over some times?  And such great exhausion after say a day shopping or running errands like you have to take a break and rest before contining your day?  Sometimes it's like my arms and legs are just about to give.  Usually after I rest for a while, or when I get up in the morning, I feel better.

Does it ever seem like you start out well, but by 5:00, it's all you can do to get dinner on the table?  Sometimes after work, I'll take a short nap, then I'll be find for a while.

I am stilllllllll pre-dx, waiting for my blood tests that were done the first of this week.  Just looking for some input.

Thanks.

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oh yeah, the great fatigue. I remember it well and DON'T want it back. I thought of it as swimming upstream in a molasses river in January. And since you've already had the blood tests, why don't you go gluten-free just to see how you feel? Once the gluten is out of your system, you will start to heal and the body will feel much better w/ more energy. Promise.

[Guest Kalynn]

oh yeah, the great fatigue.  I remember it well and DON'T want it back.  I thought of it as swimming upstream in a molasses river in January.  And since you've already had the blood tests, why don't you go gluten-free just to see how you feel?  Once the gluten is out of your system, you will start to heal and the body will feel much better w/ more energy.  Promise.

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Actually, I went gluten-free the day after the blood tests, I was just waiting (anxiously) for them to take the blood so I wouldn't compromise the accuracy of the test. My muscles are sore and sometimes weak, especially if I do something repetitious. I have been gluten-free for a week now and my stomach doesn't hurt after every meal, the pain under my left rib has pretty much subsided, and I go to the bathroom a little more normal. Were your muscles sore? How long did it take before the muscle/fatigue problem started to subside?

[jerseyangel]

I had terrible fatigue the first 3 mo. or so after going gluten-free. You sound like I felt. I'm almost 5 mo. now and the fatigue is much improved but I still get tired late afternoon--it comes on suddenly and I feel better if I lay down, even for a short time. I also still have muscle aches in my thighs and neck. You sound like you've made some progress after just a week stick with it, it really does take time but little by little you will get more of your energy back.

[Guest Kalynn]

I had terrible fatigue the first 3 mo. or so after going gluten-free.  You sound like I felt.  I'm almost 5 mo. now and the fatigue is much improved but I still get tired late afternoon--it comes on suddenly and I feel better if I lay down, even for a short time.  I also still have muscle aches in my thighs and neck.  You sound like you've made some progress after just a week stick with it, it really does take time but little by little you will get more of your energy back.

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Thanks so much for the input. It's hard sometimes to remember to hopefully soon I will feel better. Especially after being so sick for so long without knowing why. I appreciate your help.

[Guest Kalynn]

oh yeah, the great fatigue.  I remember it well and DON'T want it back.  I thought of it as swimming upstream in a molasses river in January.  And since you've already had the blood tests, why don't you go gluten-free just to see how you feel?  Once the gluten is out of your system, you will start to heal and the body will feel much better w/ more energy.  Promise.

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Thanks. It's reassuring to know that other people have felt the way I do and feel better now. It's really something to look forward to! You guys are great.

[julie5914]

Yeah, I am 4 months gluten-free and am still sore. I have started taking it a lot easier and now do not wake up so sore, but my legs and butt still can't seem to handle much. Shopping will do me in in no time. I think it will be better soon though. I am about to start some supplements - I had pretty extensive damage, so I do not think I am absorbing everything yet. It is definitely better than before the diet though, but it is hard for me to tell if that's because I finally quit trying to work out every day or if it is because of the diet.