I lie in my bed. My body aches. The muscles in my legs, thighs and arms feel as though they have been lifting heavy boxes all day. I sit up. My head hurts. I am overwhelmed with exhaustion. I lie back down. I wish for sleep to come, but I just woke up.
This week, I have a busy schedule. I have been trying to push myself to get everything I need to do done. Then, add in, medical appointments and travel to and from the medical centers. I am exhausted. I am dog tired. I still have two very busy days left (tomorrow and Thursday). I have a slight reprieve over the weekend and then next week I have four appointments in two days.
I struggle through the day. I am so tired. I just want to sleep. I spend the day in bed waiting for energy to return. It never does.
This lack of energy is what is called a Mitochondrial Disease crash. When people with Mito pushed themselves too much, their bodies stop working properly. Muscles throb with pain. Exhaustion makes moving a difficult chore. If the energy crisis is severe, organ systems malfunction—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney dysfunction, low blood pressure, etc. In extreme cases, organ systems fail.
I sit in bed waiting for my energy to return. I know the next few days will really tax my body, but I keep focusing on the future…on days when my schedule allows me to lie in bed all day and not move. Eventually this energy crisis will pass.
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