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There are some mornings 🌞 I wake up and sit up on the side of the bed trying to get myself together, but my body just feels so heavy...like all of a sudden I'm made of 10 tons of steel 😵💫. So, I lay back down, and a wave of relief washes over my body. As if it's thanking me for getting back in the bed. I've experienced this regardless of my sleep 💤 quality the night before. What is that heavy feeling? Fatigue and exhaustion 😫? 🤔
For clarification, this isn't a feeling of dizziness. It feels like… read more
I find staying in bed for a little while to give my body the chance to fully wake up helps, TaKeisha. I feel that heaviness if I try to get up too quickly.
Yes, but especially after a nap.I lay awake for 15 mins or so before I get up.
The more rest I get the heavier I feel when I arise. Its a daily battle of balance. I do a body check before moving. Taking a slow approach to beginning your day is paramount.
I also have to sit on the edge of the bed before standing. It’s only for a short time, but it prevents dizziness and a possible fall. The human body is so complicated! There is no “one size fits all.” We learn about ourselves each day and some of it we don’t want to learn!😂
That heavy feeling you're experiencing is a common symptom among people with lupus. Morning stiffness and heaviness affects nearly 95% of people with lupus, particularly impacting joints and muscles. This sensation often feels worse when you first wake up and try to move, which explains why lying back down provides Show Full Answer
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