Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of lupus. “Fatigue with lupus is sometimes caused by an underlying medical problem, such as anemia, fibromyalgia, depression, or a kidney or thyroid problem. And in some cases, it can be a side effect of medication,” says Meenakshi Jolly, MD, MS, director of the Rush Lupus Clinic and assistant professor of medicine and behavioral medicine at Rush University. Getting regular exercise can boost your energy levels. Eventhough exercising is the last thing you would think of doing when you are feeling tired, just taking a daily walk and increasing your level of activity will make you feel better. Most people are fine with getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. A person with lupus may need even more sleep. Prioritize your activities and plan for the things you need to do and make sure you have enough time to rest in between. Avoid activities you know will increase your stress level. Instead, try to build relaxing activities into your day. Hope this helps, Maryann
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Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of lupus. “Fatigue with lupus is sometimes caused by an underlying medical problem, such as anemia, fibromyalgia, depression, or a kidney or thyroid problem. And in some cases, it can be a side effect of medication,” says Meenakshi Jolly, MD, MS, director of the Rush Lupus Clinic and assistant professor of medicine and behavioral medicine at Rush University. Getting regular exercise can boost your energy levels. Eventhough exercising is the last thing you would think of doing when you are feeling tired, just taking a daily walk and increasing your level of activity will make you feel better. Most people are fine with getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. A person with lupus may need even more sleep. Prioritize your activities and plan for the things you need to do and make sure you have enough time to rest in between. Avoid activities you know will increase your stress level. Instead, try to build relaxing activities into your day. Hope this helps, Maryann
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