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Fatigue on Zel

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    • December 12, 2012 at 8:51 pm
    Snickers60
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      Has anyone found anything that helps the fatigue of the ZEL ?    Vit.  B-1 (benfotiadine) has done the trick for his neuropathy shooting pains in his legs/feet at night and day, but he is still fighting pretty bad fatigue.   The B-1 saved him from taking that nasty neurotin, so that was a huge blessing.

      Has anyone found anything that helps the fatigue of the ZEL ?    Vit.  B-1 (benfotiadine) has done the trick for his neuropathy shooting pains in his legs/feet at night and day, but he is still fighting pretty bad fatigue.   The B-1 saved him from taking that nasty neurotin, so that was a huge blessing.

      Anyone come up with anything that helps that ???   He's still working 5 days a week and we keep our DATE DAY on Sat. to do lunch/movie or something, but it pretty much wipes him.   He's been anemic for a while.   (He's also taking a B-50 Complex).   Any suggestions or experience would be appreciated. 

      THANKS, 

      Nancy (devoted wife of 3 X warrior Wayne)   <><

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        • December 12, 2012 at 9:23 pm
        awillett1991
        Participant
          Nancy,

          Walking 1-2 miles 3 or so times a week seemed to help me in the summer/fall however now that I’m back on Zel, combined with the fatigue from Ipi, which I just finished, I am really limited these days.

          Amy

            • December 12, 2012 at 9:29 pm
            Snickers60
            Participant

              Are you taking any supplements, Amy ?   B- vitamins, etc.    The B-COMPLEX Stress Formula and sublingual B-12 seems to help, but not doing the whole TRICK.     He is doing soooo well on the Zel, it's a shame to still have this miserable fatigue.  I just know we can find something to combat it.   

              • December 12, 2012 at 9:29 pm
              Snickers60
              Participant

                Are you taking any supplements, Amy ?   B- vitamins, etc.    The B-COMPLEX Stress Formula and sublingual B-12 seems to help, but not doing the whole TRICK.     He is doing soooo well on the Zel, it's a shame to still have this miserable fatigue.  I just know we can find something to combat it.   

                • December 12, 2012 at 9:29 pm
                Snickers60
                Participant

                  Are you taking any supplements, Amy ?   B- vitamins, etc.    The B-COMPLEX Stress Formula and sublingual B-12 seems to help, but not doing the whole TRICK.     He is doing soooo well on the Zel, it's a shame to still have this miserable fatigue.  I just know we can find something to combat it.   

                • December 12, 2012 at 9:23 pm
                awillett1991
                Participant
                  Nancy,

                  Walking 1-2 miles 3 or so times a week seemed to help me in the summer/fall however now that I’m back on Zel, combined with the fatigue from Ipi, which I just finished, I am really limited these days.

                  Amy

                  • December 12, 2012 at 9:23 pm
                  awillett1991
                  Participant
                    Nancy,

                    Walking 1-2 miles 3 or so times a week seemed to help me in the summer/fall however now that I’m back on Zel, combined with the fatigue from Ipi, which I just finished, I am really limited these days.

                    Amy

                    • December 12, 2012 at 10:57 pm
                    aldakota22
                    Participant

                      Thanks for the kind thoughts.Also happy to read your posts.Keep sharing.I have never really had any fatigue on "Z".Probably because I am able to get a good nights sleep which Wayne has not been able to.I did loose some strenght and some finger joint pain but all minor issues.This drug"Z" is a giant step in finding a cure.Keep the faith.God bless.Beat the Beast.  Al 

                      • December 12, 2012 at 10:57 pm
                      aldakota22
                      Participant

                        Thanks for the kind thoughts.Also happy to read your posts.Keep sharing.I have never really had any fatigue on "Z".Probably because I am able to get a good nights sleep which Wayne has not been able to.I did loose some strenght and some finger joint pain but all minor issues.This drug"Z" is a giant step in finding a cure.Keep the faith.God bless.Beat the Beast.  Al 

                        • December 12, 2012 at 10:57 pm
                        aldakota22
                        Participant

                          Thanks for the kind thoughts.Also happy to read your posts.Keep sharing.I have never really had any fatigue on "Z".Probably because I am able to get a good nights sleep which Wayne has not been able to.I did loose some strenght and some finger joint pain but all minor issues.This drug"Z" is a giant step in finding a cure.Keep the faith.God bless.Beat the Beast.  Al 

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