Is anyone else tired after a D attack?

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thatgrrl72

Discussion Starter · Apr 22, 2003

After almost 11 years, I've been able to classify my IBS/Life into categories. I have good days, not so good days, bad days, and really really bad days. When I have bad or really really bad attack, I get very tired afterwards. The worse the attack, the more tired I get. And I always have to pee 15-20 minutes later, for some reason. Does anyone else get tired? Do you feel like you need a nap after a lengthy bathroom episode?

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Kim Insko

· #2 · Apr 22, 2003

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!kimba

Jussie86

· #3 · Apr 22, 2003

DEFINITELY!!! I'm always tired after an attack. Moreover, I tend to have most of my attacks at night, just when I'm about to shut my eyes!

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hunter3000

· #4 · Apr 22, 2003

after a severe attack i feel like i just run a marathon,thats usually when family members think im being lazy,wish they understood this curse.

ShyOne

· #5 · Apr 22, 2003

I get so tired after an episode of "D",and weak to where I can't do anything,and yes I always have to pee withing minutes afterwards. I thought it was just me,but its nice to know I'm not alone.

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Engine23

· #6 · Apr 22, 2003

Hmmm I dont have the pee problem after an attack but I do get very tired...Generally a nice long hot bath/shower will help revive some of my energy and helps sooth a grumbly tummy.

Jenn24

· #7 · Apr 22, 2003

I get both tired and weak. Sometimes I have to nap, but usually I just get physically weak so I lie down anyways. This can last for a couple of hours. I find that taking a warm shower or bath usually speeds up the healing process.

Vicky19

· #8 · Apr 22, 2003

when i got bad spasms before taking 200 mg colofac three times a day i would nearly collapse after one. they would drain me out and all i would do was cry and roll into bed feeling sick and worn out. i still dont really know how to handle one when i get one again.

persian26

· #9 · Apr 22, 2003

Yes, I get EXHAUSTED after a d attack,,hate when it happens at work..I feel like i havent rested in days...And yes,,i tend to have to pee alot after,,,when my pain starts to subside,,i pee like i had 2 gallons of water to drink!!

alexiarain

· #10 · Apr 22, 2003

I need a nap after. I get most of my attacks usually at 4 or 5 am and I am up for a couple hours so I don't get anymore sleep becuase I have to be up by 6am. I have also noticed that I can kinda tell that I am done when I pee afterwards. It's kinda like the "finishing touch" , sorry don't mean to be rude, but it's true. Does anyone know why?

Sophie 11

· #11 · May 11, 2003

I am usually tired, shaken and kind of light headed after an attack. You can add scared to death that it won't stop. It seems I am usually in a public place, and have had to literally shove women aside in line to go, or ask someone to hurry.It's sooo embarassing.

2784

· #12 · May 16, 2003

I have visited this site for the first time today & glad to see that I'm not alone. I frequently have attacks of D & feel so tired all the time & have often wondered why

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Sar

· #13 · May 16, 2003

Yeah i get very very very tired and dizzy too!any ideas of how to reduce this?

Vicky19

· #14 · May 17, 2003

i used to just crawl into bed with a hot water bottle and have a glass of water by my side and do some really deep breathing.

lyonskitten

· #15 · May 17, 2003

I too get very tired after an attack! I feel shaky and weak. I usually lie down and take a nap. The worse is when I have an extremely bad bout! I sometimes feel like I'm going to pass out. I also get hot and cold flashes. On the bright side, I now know what is in store when I hit Menopause! lol!

KarenP36

· #16 · May 17, 2003

Yes definitely! The bathroom in our bedroom is very close to the bed. It's often right from the bathroom to the bed, remote in hand, T.V. on...fall asleep. (Until a 6, 7 or 12 year old needs something and starts yelling for you....)

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pokeytoe

· #17 · May 17, 2003

O Gosh, talk about tired. I get exhausted! I lately have been going 5 times in the morning and that just wears me out for the whole day! I'm so exhausted that my heart is pounding when I'm trying to move around or do anything. All I can do is just sit there until I feel better.Kelly

Homebound

· #18 · May 18, 2003

Every time, it completely wears me out. I've been known to take a nap afterwards usually! But I always have to lay down with my heating pad for at least a half hour after an attack. Calms things down and I need the rest. And same here the worse the attack the more tired I am. Yesterday I was sick for 2 hours straight, I went to bed really early last night!

erin_jean

· #19 · May 21, 2003

For somereason, no matter how many times I have ended up in the bathroom, I always have to pee...it's like I know my bladder isnt' that big...anyways...I have had it for 21 years and counting, can anyone else relate?? By the way, I'm only 21!!

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Kimberley Coulter

· #20 · May 21, 2003

Thank you.I thought that I was the only one that was totally exhausted after an attack.I am so tierd, dizzy, and my heart pounds so hard that I think it might just jump right out of my chest.

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