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Newly diagnosed


Mon, June 26, 2017 7:28 PM

Reply posted for demi123aX.

Hi 👋 
im Harry , 20 , from the uk 
i was diagnosed when I was 14 and have had similar issues you mention. 
Have you tried excersizing such as going for a walk to help with energy (although it may seem like that could make things worse it can help with fatigue)
also have you tried having a strict sleep schedule I know what it's like being ill and out of work and I end up over sleeping alot which makes my tiredness and fatigue alot worse the more I sleep. 
As for the ensures I try take 3 a day to maintain my weight, have you tried all the different flavours, I didn't like some of them but banana and chocolate I quite like. 
Hope this helps if there's anything else you want to ask or share you can email me at harry.g.macgill@gmail.com would be nice to have a friend from the uk who understands the struggles. 😊

FPO Harrym97
Joined Jun 26, 2017

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