You play a large role in how well you feel. The closer you follow your diet, fluid restrictions and medication regimen, and if you attend all dialysis treatments the better you will feel. If you are doing these things and still feel tired, talk with your nephrologist. The University of Michigan Health System web site does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service obtained through information provided on this site or any links to this site.

One of the telltale signs of hepatitis C is chronic fatigue. The liver is responsible for storing energy that is required for the body to function. If the liver is damaged, the energy you need to perform your activities of daily living may not be available. This can lead to fatigue. For tips on dealing with tiredness, read the section on Coping with Fatigue.

You may require more sleep as your body begins to release toxins. The body will use some of its energy storeage to help accomplish the detox.

Our bodies do most of their regenerating while we are asleep. A lot of people comment that they feel tired after a bath, so it is recommended to these people to have their baths in the evening before retiring for the night, so their bodies can get that well deserved rest they possibly need. Other people comment of feeling very active after a bath, which in this case is recommended that they maybe have their baths morning/during the day.

No, not really, no, and sort of. (I'm sure a certain unstoppable rabbit-vessel is a demon in disguise, for example.) a rule-of-thumb, celestials are unaffected by temperature down to freezing and up to 100F or thereabouts. Beyond that range they have reduced sensitivity when compared to humans. They can feel the temperature, but it doesn't particularly damage them - they don't get heatstroke, or suffer true chills.

Some patients may experience fatigue as the body's detoxification process accelerates itself. This will balance itself as the body expels the toxins and regenerates itself.

One of the most common reasons for feeling tired or fatigued is mild dehydration. As I have said many times,"WATER< WATER< WATER". If you have a hard time keeping track of how many glasses of water you consume, fill a 2-litre bottle of water and drink over the course of a day. If you finish the bottle, you've reached the goal of 8 glasses per day. This way you can see and keep track of your daily fluid intake.

Kidney transplant is often a better treatment option for kidney failure because it may allow you to live a fairly normal life. But there are some drawbacks: If no one you know can donate a kidney, the wait for a transplant may be long. You will probably need to have dialysis while you wait for a kidney. It may be difficult to find a good match for your blood and tissue types. Sometimes, even when the match is good, the body rejects the new kidney.

Yes. Please tell your social worker. We will need at least 30 days notice for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.

Possibly. This will depend on several factors. Please discuss your particular situation with your renal team.

The cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. But any condition or disease that damages blood vessels or other structures in the kidneys can lead to kidney disease. The most common causes of chronic kidney disease are: Diabetes. Diabetes causes about 35% of all chronic kidney disease. High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes damage blood vessels in the kidneys. If the blood sugar level remains high, this damage gradually reduces the function of the kidneys.

Try to exercise even if you feel tired. If you think you're too tired at night, plan to exercise in the morning. You will have more energy as soon as you start moving. Listening to music can help motivate you! When you exercise you usually sleep better at night and with a good night's sleep you won't feel so tired during the day. It is true—exercise actually gives you more energy in the long run!

Some people take longer to recover than others. It depends on how much blood you lost and what operation you had. The bigger the operation and the more blood lost, the longer it takes to feel yourself again. Usually you should be fully recovered by 6 weeks but in some people it may take longer. As long as you are making progress, you should not worry.

Some people may experience fatigue as the body's detoxification process accelerates itself. This will balance itself as the body expels the toxins naturally and regenerates itself.

Fatigue after cancer is not unusual. Many of us have fatigue even 30 and 40 years after treatment. However, it is important to consider the underlying reasons for fatigue. These may be very difficult to determine, but it is important to work closely with your physician to try to diagnose what may be ailing you. Successful diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions may alleviate your fatigue.