I’m 58. I have fibromyalgia (and whilst I know it’s not technically an AID I also have mild psoriasis). My mum had very bad psoriasis all her life. My sister has ulcerative colitis. So, a family tendency to AID.
My GP gave me Duloxetine for the fibromyalgia. It has helped with aches and joint pain but .... I AM SO MUCH MORE FATIGUED with it. I hate it and want to come off it. I saw her recently and she said she’d up the dose as it was having a good effect and any tiredness should dissipate within 3-6 weeks. It hasn’t. I wake up tired. I need a nap in the afternoon which I really can’t do and am falling asleep by 8pm. I’m cold/getting chills. My hair and skin are parched. My nails are splitting (always had good skin, hair, nails). Is it just my age? I’m on HRT. Is it the AID connection? It’s SO getting me down. I feel utterly sad and pointless. I’ve gained weight despite giving up wine 🙄. Not that I overindulged, it’s just that half a small glass of red wine has me nodding off after dinner now!
Is this just how it is as my age? My DH is fit as a flea. As was I. It’s like his wife has disappeared to be replaced by me.
Any thoughts or suggestions are very much appreciated.