What to Do for Fatigue in Sjogren's
After dry eye/dry mouth , fatigue is the most common symptom in Sjogren’s Syndrome. Fatigue is often thought of as extreme tirdness or wearness. However, the sense of fatigue is very different for Sjogrens syndrome than a normal person. Sjogren’s fatigue leaves one unable to respond to physical or mental tasks or stimuli but also often leave one depressed, despondent and isolated.
According to Michell and Berger” definition. Fatigue is a multifaceted condition characterized by diminished energy and increase need for rest disproportionate to any recent change in activity level and accompanied by general weakness, insomnia or hypersomnia (sleep too much) and emotional reactivity.
The causes of fatigue in Sjogren’s syndrome can involve:
- medications,
- hypothyroidism,
- depression,
- fibromyalgia,
- insomnia
- secondary disorders- Raynauds, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroditis.
The fundamental scientific reason for fatigue is “Energy”
Energy at a cellular level is made or organelles called
mitochondria that produce ATP used to power the cell./ If you have
mitochondria adversely affected such as by statin drugs, chemotherapy,
your body will experience fatigue.
Exercise is Key to fight Fatigue
Exercise builds muscle and also increase mitochondrial size and numbers, which increases energy production.Illness or disease may result in premature mitochondrial apoptosis ( cell death). Decreased mitochondrial number, function or even mitochondrial mutation.
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For more information on Sjogren’s Syndrome- visit Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation at www.sjogrens.org/
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