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cuntess-carmilla · 2 years

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How would you go about approaching a doctor about possible chronic fatigue? I’ve struggled with very similar symptoms along with depression and most have told me it’s Because of the depression, so I don’t think they’ll be especially open to the idea.

I don't want to be a downer but you have to be prepared for the reality you'll be facing if you go to a doctor unprepared and unlucky: I'm afraid that your fears are very justified, most doctors and shrinks will insist it's ~just depression~ 😕

Doctors are usually arrogant yet ignorant lazy shitheads so patients like us have to do all the work for them but making them think THEY'RE the ones who came up with the answer, unless you luck out and run into a decent professional who bothers to test you beyond standard basic tests and believes you when you say it's something physiological. Due to that, my advice is researching yourself what the root of your chronic fatigue is before going to a doctor.

There's many disabled YouTubers who make videos about their different conditions and maybe you'll find someone whose symptoms you'll relate to a little too much. You can also seek online chronically ill communities to either ask around or lurk and learn. I've learned a lot from that. I have a tag on #chronic illness too, but I focus mostly on illnesses that I either have or suspect I might have, so you'll find few posts with detailed information of other illnesses besides mine.

To give you a headstart, I'll list you some illnesses that commonly cause chronic fatigue:

EDS: Check for it especially if your joints are very bendy and/or pop out of place often, if you bruise easily, scar abnormally, have bendy nails, velvety soft skin and dry eyes. Also, A LOT of EDS patiens (85%) are autistic or have ADHD, so if you have either of those, that's even more reason to look out for possible EDS.

Orthostatic intolerance: Most common form of it is POTS, but there's others such as orthostatic hypotension. Check it out if you feel dizzy/weak/faint when getting up too quickly, if you tend to hug your legs a lot for comfort, if you crave a lot of salt, if hot showers or hot humid weather in general exhaust you, and if you often experience heart palpitations especially after getting up or exerting yourself physically.

MCAS: Autoimmunity that expresses itself as dynamic/shifting allergies, migraines or recurrent headaches, fever-like symptoms, and food allergies. Unlike Mastocytosis (which can also cause chronic fatigue!) the problem here isn't an excess of mast-cells, but that the mast-cells are over-reactive and unpredictable, the "A" in "MCAS" stands for "activation".

ME/CFS: Check for it if your fatigue had a starting point. It's usually a post-viral illness, which means that a virus you suffered from wrecked your body in ways that threw it off either for a long time or permanently. Check if you get episodes of exacerbated fatigue after spending more energy than you usually can take (PEM), if you get flue-like symptoms out of nowhere and/or relatively regularly.

Fibromyalgia: It's more talked about regarding its neuropathic chronic pain (your nerves sending pain signals inappropriately), but it also includes chronic fatigue. Check for it if you get random numbness, if you experience chronic pain that makes it difficult for you to get proper rest and function. It also includes autoimmune symptoms (as does ME/CFS) so keep an eye out for that.

Thyroid issues: I'm not as knowledgeable on these, but I'm aware that these commonly have chronic fatigue as a symptom and these disorders are fairly common as far as chronic illnesses go.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Another autoimmune illness in which the immune system attacks your body's tissue and causes inflammation especially in your joints. It comes with chronic joint pain that's experienced as stiffness and inflammation, and, of course, chronic fatigue.

Those are the ones I can think of right now, but there's many more. Keep in mind some of these have high comorbidity, EDS infamously gives you a 90% chance of having POTS and an 89% chance of having MCAS. MCAS and POTS also often are comorbid with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. EDS and ME/CFS also have comorbidity.

It's confusing as hell and that's why it's important to do thoughrough research. I hope this was helpful.

#if anyone reading this knows about more illnesses to look out for if one experiences chronic fatigue #please feel free to add them to the post

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fictionallyinparadise · 2 years

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Screw it, I feel like absolutely garbage and I am full of comfort ideas. (For my migraines bc god are those suffering)

Under the cut bc it's gonna be a long one <33

Satine: Fuck everything we sleeping/laying in bed. I am falling asleep with my head on her chest listening to her heartbeat and she is petting my hair. We're both still in pretty nightgowns.

(movie) 47: Its just gentle arguments of "why didn't you tell me you feel bad I would have dropped everything for you" from 47 and "we have work to do damnit and we can't stay in one place for days on end I'm fine" from me. I'm a stubborn bastard. But I'm also feeling shitty so I don't argue for long and give in and we cuddle in some car we totally legally own. 47 can drive us to safe places.

(video game) 47: Yeah I'm doing him and Diana separate before doing them together. Do not take that out of context. Anyway. If I feel up to it? A nice bath!! A warm one too. With bubbles. He washes my hair and tells me random facts he knows. Then we cuddle somewhere quiet!!!

Diana: She drops everything and instantly gives so much vocal comforts 🥺😭. "You'll be okay darling, I've got you", "my poor dear, come here", "I'll be with you till you feel better, alright?",,, GAHHH. Then just,,,,,, laying in bed,,,white noise plays in the background,,,

47 and Diana: Hehe power couple time. They take turns comforting,,,but it ends up with me being middle spoon hehe,,,they simply want to hold and protect from anything that can make me feel worse!!!!

Not doing Cinderella and Charming bc Idk how our dynamic works entirely

Erik: Yes all poly ships get individual then together results. Anyway. He gets a fuck ton of water and any small silly thing I ask for?? Like?? "Man I want a mint". He comes in with big ass bag of mints.

Charles: Cuddling and quietly infodumping?? Yes. Yes I do think. He simply just murmurs on about anything he wants and I shall listen and feel some joy in my moments of agony.

Charles and Erik: cuddle pile cuDDLE PILe. Either I lay on top of these lads or they lay (gently!!!) on me. Either way. I am held. I am warm. I am safe!

Arthur (Morgan): He takes me away from camp bc god that place is LOUD and we get a quiet little safe place. And we simply. Exist. He makes us food, gets us water, sets up camp,,,stays up all night making sure absolutely nothing bothers me or so help him gOD he will go feral as silently as possible. Doesn't matter how long I need we will simply be out in nature.

Javier: He takes me fishing,,,or just to any body of water to camp at. That's it. Sometimes his boyfriend(s) will tag along. Sometimes his boyfriends' girlfriends will also tag along.

Dutch (and Hosea bc I'm too lazy to do them separately): Hosea reads to me,,, Dutch. Idk. He reassurances me about the future. How great it'll be. Because it will. Because everything is fine. Shut up /lh, nm.

Lucifer: Fuck family drama, fuck crime, fuck everything. Close down Lux. Awkward hugs are absolutely required. I will simply koala hug him. He will just carry me around. No one is allowed to ask questions.

Geralt: He just goes "fuck" and that alone makes all my misery go away /j. Nah but he's awkward as heck. What the hell does he do his shape shifting girlfriend is in absolutely misery?? What do?? He probably does some awkward "I know you feel like shit" talk, hand on the shoulder, gives That Fucking Smile™,,,

Jaskier: Second he can tell that noise makes head hurty he shuts up. Nearly breaks his lute. Just. Hugs and kisses. He shows me songs he's still writing. It's silent. Anything that makes noise gets a "shUT UP" hissed out. All is well.

Geralt and Jaskier. OH,,,oh Jask would make Geralt stop and get a room at an inn. Despite both of us protesting. Immediately simply gives little face kisses. Fuckin drags Geralt to the room. If headache allows he sings quietly. If not then we sit in silence till someone falls the hell asleep.

Scully: Work sucks but she calls every hour to check in. And if I don't answer twice she doesn't call after. She just gets someone to check up on me....and if she is home then we cuddling on the couch. Some cheesy show is on. I have my face buried in her neck. Life is okay.

Dean: Kid feels bad call off all hunts. Hot chocolate and some old, cheesy ass TV show gets put on. Either that or he takes me driving to clear my head. Get some fresh air.

Cas: No angel mumbo jumbo happening here bc I would refuse. He uses he wings to block light and noise. That's it.

Volga: He doesn't know what to do!! Tiny husband doesn't feel good?? What?? How fix?? Who needs wacked with the spear. Unfortunately he cannot bonk my agony away. I use his cape as shelter from the sun. Or his wings. Either works. Sometimes I don't need everything dumped to take care of me sometimes I just need to know someone cares...

Dean and Cas: Some combination of the two. Yeah.

Deadpool: VIDEO GAMES if I can handle it. Other than that he'd get comfort foods then fuck off to another room and check in every so often.

Gordon: Hsnckosod. Okay. He gets water, blankets, pillows, etc. If I want him there I will grab him and make grabby hands. Which I do like almost everytime. He gives words of encouragement,,,,like,,,"you're so strong sweetheart", "it'll be over soon, just rest",,,Aohdoskckks.

Heisenberg: Specifically I imagine falling asleep somewhere random and he just. Drapes coat over me. Carries me to a gentle surface. And just shuts shit down and let's me rest. I wake up and find him and fall asleep in his lap. Everything is okay.

I'd do Jon and Martin but I think of this more with Nove than me so it's more specific to them so...

Sully: Bold of you to assume he isn't off doing something else. I KID I KID. We watch cheesy movies (either on silent or with sound it doesn't matter) and banter. That's it. That's all.

Alice: Honestly I don't know. We cuddle? Maybe? Perhaps?

Jason: We live in a cabin together so it's quiet. He has a room with windows boarded up just for when head hurty. He's a gentle giant. Water? We got that. Food? We got that. Blankets? We got that. Cuddles? Yes.

Simon: He is main "I do not feel good" comfort f/o. We have a whole ass routine planned out. If I can, bathe. If I cannot but still want to get one, he'll do the trick of like. Running the shower but I don't fully get in. Just to wash hair. Then, food and water. And meds ofc. Then rest. He has an entire case of water and snacks in our bedroom as well. Oh and he loans me his clothes. Oh and he makes sure I want his company before staying.

Dwight: He gets those like. Stress reliving oils that go in a humidifier for me? After making sure the scents are okay bc sometimes scents make migraines worse.

I don't have any clue for Ghostface.

I can't do The Curious cuz the self insert is so specific

Brahams: He's absolutely shit at taking care of himself. But he does his best. He'll read to me! Give me kissy. Hehe.

Narrator (Dude, Stop): He makes some stupid jokes to get me distracted and talks about video games with me hehe.

Narrator (TSP): "Sorry Stanley, my partner doesn't feel good so you'll have to do without me for a while.". Okay but for real he finds whatever form will bring the most comfortable and change to that then will comfort. Oh have I mentioned that I hc that he doesn't have a body he can manifest one when he wants and it can be anything?

Slenderman: He can make white noise /j. Nah but Idk he's basically a forest god. He makes everything quiet and guards over me. Fuck the dumb ass teenagers tryna summon him they can suffer later. Tiny joyfriend needs him.

Arthur (Hastings): I know he's in a rush to move the fuck on. but. But. It is rest time. Drink the Joy free water. Eat some food. Idk what the food is but he provides. Oh no there's only one bed,,,HA jokes on you we're gay. We are cuddling. Hehe.

Warren: We both need a fucking day off oh my god. Anyway. "You feel crappy? Me too. Uh anyway. You need anything?". That's all I can think of.

Idk about Magnus. Though fuzzy cuddles

Daisy: She would simply hold me close and do that comforting little back rub thing. She smells like cinnamon. I have decided that is canon.

Luigi: He tells me bout his adventures!! Ghost doggie lays on the bed with us. I am laying my head on his shoulder. We have glow in the dark stars.

Daisy and Luigi. A combination of those two,,,,She holds me but I'm also still resting my head on Luigi's shoulder. We still have glow in the dark stars. Everything is good.......oh how I wanna be here.....

I refuse to write for the Sharktopus f/os 👁️👁️.

Thomas: Hmm. I uh. Dunno. He drags my stubborn ass to bed. Maybe reads to me a bit.

Harvey: Okay let's pretend that ghosts can have migraines. Or that he didn't die. Either works. Anyway. Absolutely awkward energy. "Do you. Uh. Need anything, luv?". Gets whatever is requested. Does finger guns with a "come grab me if you need anything". Yeah.

Jack: He's a good dad okay he's got a routine down for these cases. Get water (do they have water. Idk), get blankets, get candy. Tell me stories about past Halloweens! Or have Zero watch over me if I can't handle noise.

Agoti: OH LOVE OH DARling. Anyway. He gives me one of his sweatshirts and offers headpats. Maybe some forehead kissy too. Perhaps even a hug or two.

Matthew: He's a good boy. He asks me what I want!

Lucio: His existence makes my life better. Okay but for real? He's kinda like Volga but more in a "I can't do anything to help and that makes me upset bc I hate to see you in pain" way. He just gives absolutely luxury. I need sleep? Take this big ass fluffy bed with lots of blankets and pillows. I need water? Only the best and cleanest and best tasting. I need food? Best chef on the job. Whatever I want. I need cuddles? Dog pile time. He also tells stories about himself. Or of us but in his pov.

Sally: Sing to sleep?? She sings to sleep. Or just makes sure I'm comfy. Also that cute little headpat that kids are given?? Yeah.

Jack and Sally: Cute headpats, Zero watchin' over, some type of beverage and candy <33. Oh maybe Jack'll make some silly spooky faces to make me laugh :D

Can't do Revan because I don't know our dynamic yet

Nihilus: The hungry void can cuddle me if he wants to. He's probably got the same Volga and Lucio thing but with more curse words strung with it. Uhh. Fuck it it's my comfort f/o I get to make the headcanons. He has a really soothing singing voice despite the mask. He sings like an angel.

Cookie Run (because Istg I'm just adopting more kids left and right with this game): Mama doesn't feel good? No adventuring we gotta make sure Mama gets some jelly and handmade get well soon cards! Idk they're just kids man,,,sobs.

Sal: Secret agent shit goes oof- nah but he'd tell jokes. Silly little jokes. Get me to laugh. He'd just take my little mind off the big pain.

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