I'm tired..and more tired when I lay down :(

[Becky Ray]

When I get fatigue, I go to lay down... And everytime I lay down I feel even more fatigued and dizzy . has anyone experienced this? Why does this happen?

 

[cmt12]

When you lay down and de-stimulate, you simply become more internally aware of symptoms, even though it may seem like symptoms are worsening.

 

[PatJ]

Have you checked your blood pressure to see what it's doing when upright and stationary, and when lying down?

 

[Becky Ray]

Hey Pat... Thanks for answering... I normally have high blood pressure and I'm on medication for it... And for the last few months it's been perfect.. So I don't think that's what it is.. Just now I lay down to rest and do mindful breathing... And as I'm exhaling I feel a pressure like my lungs are being dragged down... I've already told my doctor about it and I'm in the process of going through all my million lab test to get a CFS diagnosis.. She didn't know what it was.. :-(

 

[PatJ]

feel a pressure like my lungs are being dragged down

Is there a possibility that your BP med is causing your supine BP to drop too much?

 

[cmt12]

Chest tightness and constricted breathing is a symptom of this condition. That could be what you are feeling when you say it feels like yours lungs are being dragged down.

 

[Becky Ray]

Is there a possibility that your BP med is causing your supine BP to drop too much?

I wouldn't think so....I've been on the same BP meds for 18 years. And with them my BP is always good. This just started happening a month ago.

 

[Becky Ray]

Chest tightness and constricted breathing is a symptom of this condition. That could be what you are feeling when you say it feels like yours lungs are being dragged down.

That's something I thought might be possible. Thanks

 

[Becky Ray]

When you lay down and de-stimulate, you simply become more internally aware of symptoms, even though it may seem like symptoms are worsening.

Scary

 

[PatJ]

This just started happening a month ago.

Did anything change a month ago? Such as starting or stopping a supplement or meds? Or changing to a different brand of supplement or med (different brands, different fillers which sometimes cause problems). Did you start or stop eating certain foods? Maybe you started using different cleaning products...

Try to think of anything that may have changed in your life around the time the symptoms started. You might find something unexpected is the cause.

 

[mango]

Some form of adrenaline surge, perhaps? Makes us initially feel even worse when we rest after having overexerted ourselves.

http://www.hfme.org/adrenalinesurgetips.htm

 

[lansbergen]

Some form of adrenaline surge, perhaps? Makes us initially feel even worse when we rest after having overexerted ourselves.

http://www.hfme.org/adrenalinesurgetips.htm

I first realised I ran on adrenaline when I still safely could drive long distances , do what I had to do and drive back home but got overwelmed fatique the moment I turned off the.engine

 

[Becky Ray]

Did anything change a month ago? Such as starting or stopping a supplement or meds? Or changing to a different brand of supplement or med (different brands, different fillers which sometimes cause problems). Did you start or stop eating certain foods? Maybe you started using different cleaning products...

Try to think of anything that may have changed in your life around the time the symptoms started. You might find something unexpected is the cause.

I did start a small dose of provigil a few weeks before the symptom. I'll mention it to my doc. thanks

 

[u&iraok]

When I get fatigue, I go to lay down... And everytime I lay down I feel even more fatigued and dizzy . has anyone experienced this? Why does this happen?

Some do better in a semi-reclined position, rather than laying down. It works better for me.

 

[PatJ]

From this list of side-effects for provigil/modafinil:

Severity: Major

If any of the following side effects occur while taking modafinil, check with your doctor immediately:
chest pain
dizziness or fainting
shortness of breath
unusual tiredness or weakness
... and more ...