Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Fatigue Rescue?

I'm still recovering from a recent bladder infection. Those strike me from time to time and are common with wheelchair users, especially women. I have an issue with my bladder muscles not wanting to let go when I... um... GO. It's called "retention" and that also puts me at a higher risk for infection. Hey... Aren't those tulips beautiful! I thought we could all look at something pretty while talking about bodily functions.

When I'm sick my afternoon "naps" (or "curse" as I really think of it) eat up more and more of my day. Makes sense. We all need rest when we don't feel well, but I end up sleeping my life away. 

I'm excited at the prospect of something new that might help me. Epicatechin. As I said before my neurologist recommended I give it a try. It's an over the counter supplement derived from chocolate, so why not?

This is what I went with.I've had three doses now and honestly can feel a difference. I took my first dose last night and indeed it did keep me awake! I took another dose this morning with a banana and another with lunch. I feel much less tired than I normally do at this time of day. Like how I used to feel if I ate some chocolate covered espresso beans. The thought of having found something that can possibly wipe out my 2-4hr nap every day for $38.95 a month makes me excited. I hope, hope, hope this stuff really does help and I don't just acclimate to it. 



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