Do you find yourself with less energy than you're used to ?

hollydolly said:
I haven't taken vast amounts of paracetamol RR.. good thinking tho'.. but I've always known the damage Paracetamol can do to your liver..
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https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/reversing-common-liver-disease

Apparantly research is going on with regard to a restricted diet which caused improvement in mice. It doesn't give the diet details. This research is (or was) headed by Dr. Diana Jurk of Newcastle University in the UK
 

RadishRose said:
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/reversing-common-liver-disease

Apparantly research is going on with regard to a restricted diet which caused improvement in mice. It doesn't give the diet details. This research is (or was) headed by Dr. Diana Jurk of Newcastle University in the UK
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Fatty liver disease is the abnormal accumulation of fat in liver cells. It can result from heavy alcohol use or other sources of liver injury. Fatty liver disease in people who don’t drink alcohol, called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common cause of long-term liver disease in the US. The exact reasons are unknown, but NAFLD is more common in people with obesity and diabetes.


The initial stage of fatty liver disease is steatosis, which usually doesn’t cause symptoms but can worsen to life-threatening liver diseases, such as liver cancer. The primary treatment for NAFLD is a healthy diet and physical activity to manage diabetes and reduce body weight. If the disease worsens, a liver transplant may be needed.


As people age, old or damaged cells stop dividing to produce new cells. Over time, these “senescent” cells accumulate in the liver and other tissues. Previous studies have linked such cells to certain age-related diseases.

...scary stuff.. and yet I don't suffer from Obesity or Diabetes...
 
hollydolly said:
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Fatty liver disease is the abnormal accumulation of fat in liver cells. It can result from heavy alcohol use or other sources of liver injury. Fatty liver disease in people who don’t drink alcohol, called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common cause of long-term liver disease in the US. The exact reasons are unknown, but NAFLD is more common in people with obesity and diabetes.


The initial stage of fatty liver disease is steatosis, which usually doesn’t cause symptoms but can worsen to life-threatening liver diseases, such as liver cancer. The primary treatment for NAFLD is a healthy diet and physical activity to manage diabetes and reduce body weight. If the disease worsens, a liver transplant may be needed.


As people age, old or damaged cells stop dividing to produce new cells. Over time, these “senescent” cells accumulate in the liver and other tissues. Previous studies have linked such cells to certain age-related diseases.

...scary stuff.. and yet I don't suffer from Obesity or Diabetes...
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The good part is it seems diet can reverse it. It's my hope anyway.
 

We have had a terrible heat wave in the Twin Cities and the weather wears me out almost immediately. I carry a bottle of ice water, wear a white baseball cap, walk in the shade, wipe off sweat with a towel. Despite all that, the heat really gets to me and I get fatigued immediately. It's tough to get old.
 
Holly,interesting question thanks for starting this thread
I'm 68,been retired for 10 yrs,I always like to stay busy.I take 2-3 walks/day depending on the weather or my mood. I've notice the past 3 yrs or so my energy level isn't as high as it once was.I don't walk as far as I did before,I have "Mr Arthur'{arthritis} in both knees .I find myself nodding off for 10-15 min in my recliner late afternoon, in front of the TV during evening hrs.
 
moviequeen1 said:
Holly,interesting question thanks for starting this thread
I'm 68,been retired for 10 yrs,I always like to stay busy.I take 2-3 walks/day depending on the weather or my mood. I've notice the past 3 yrs or so my energy level isn't as high as it once was.I don't walk as far as I did before,I have "Mr Arthur'{arthritis} in both knees .I find myself nodding off for 10-15 min in my recliner late afternoon, in front of the TV during evening hrs.
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You're welcome Moviequeen..:)

Do you have a lot of pain with the arthritis in your knees, I know you walk regularly, does that help or hinder ?
 
Pinky said:
At the time, I did change my diet to cut out fats. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with borderline Type 2 diabetes. My father was diabetic near the end of his life, in his late 60's. He took insulin. It could be genetic with me.
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..has the fatty liver reversed since you cut out the fats ? :)
 
hollydolly said:
I don't mean due to illness or disability .. ... .. but I'm in my mid 60's as most of you know ( young to many of you ) and I've always been very busy and active , .. not 100 % of the time, but enough that people have always commented on where I get my energy from..

It's nothing for me to take a long trip today... and then be up and it it again tomorrow etc.. but...I've noticed I'm slowing down a bit...

I'm resting after yesterdays jaunt to the coast... a lot of driving for me, cuz I drove both ways.. ..and then a lot of walking, and then sunburned despite my High SPF ...

I dunno if you guys my age or older, find you have to rest for a couple of days after a short trip or day out ...or not.. But it comes as a shock to me as someone who has always been known for having more energy than a Duracell Bunny, that lately I'm finding I'm actually winding down a lot faster after anything too energetic.. and have to take things easier afterwards for a few days ...before the energy tank is refilled and off I go again like a whirlwind



I don't mean sit home with my feet up necessarily after a hard or tiring previous day ( altho' that does happen sometimes) .. but definitely not be dashing around day after day which has always been my de facto lifestyle.... like today after yesterdays long day.. I've just sat around doing stuff on the internet.. just a couple of chores and no more, just feel that I need a big clockwork key to wind me up again.. .. and I feel probably won't be ready for anything again until the weekend...my few niggling health issues allowing

So.. any of you feel like this ?.....
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I know exactly what you mean...I am in my 80s and have always been known as a 'ball of energy'...I seem to do everything fast...always have and in many cases had to. Presently, I am in a quandary...things are piling up...an old favorite mare dying...another old special mare almost dying and now my son is in the hospital and I feel a definite sapping of energy on my part. I am healthy, have my own home, keep busy but it isn't the same. I have been a 'protector' for so long and feel I cannot do this role anymore. I believe I must relinquish the reins and be happy doing something else...perhaps returning to my composing...my writing that I have so enjoyed...as well continue to touch base with all the animals on the ranch. 'Tis that old age thing making me stop and ponder.
 
Absolutely. I usually can just schedule one "activity" a day. I used to be able to commute to a full time job, come home, and go someplace else in the evening. Now, just thinking about that makes me tired!

I've found that an afternoon nap helps a lot.
 
We went to do grocery shopping at 11 AM, then I drove across town to my tai chi class at 1:30, drove home in traffic by 4 PM, then went back out to food truck rally with live music at 4:30--had to carry out folding chairs a long way in the 94 degree heat.
It was fine until the ozone level kicked up and the breeze went away. By the time we got back to the car and drove home, I needed a shower to get rid of the sunscreen and insect repellent. Was glad to relax from 7 PM on. Three events in the heat were too much for one day.
Yesterday I was in the dentist's chair for 2 hours and 4 shots. Last night I was home.
 
My problem is that the mind has sped up while the body has slowed down, which presents an interesting conflict - wanting to do more with less. As for the body, it is somewhere between 75% and 50%, depending on the activity. I used to ride 600 miles/day on the motorcycle. Now 300 is my limit and am a hurting unit. Driving range per day is down from 12 hours to 8. Am fortunately reasonably spry and can bound up a flight or three of stairs with no problem, which is a long way from being able to run all the way up the Washington monument (youth stuff). I am out and about almost every day doing something, if not riding. Long term back problem (injured diving when I was in my 40s) curtails running or walking any distance but does not inhibit riding, driving or climbing stairs.
 
JonDouglas said:
My problem is that the mind has sped up while the body has slowed down, which presents an interesting conflict - wanting to do more with less. As for the body, it is somewhere between 75% and 50%, depending on the activity. I used to ride 600 miles/day on the motorcycle. Now 300 is my limit and am a hurting unit. Driving range per day is down from 12 hours to 8. Am fortunately reasonably spry and can bound up a flight or three of stairs with no problem, which is a long way from being able to run all the way up the Washington monument (youth stuff). I am out and about almost every day doing something, if not riding. Long term back problem (injured diving when I was in my 40s) curtails running or walking any distance but does not inhibit riding, driving or climbing stairs.
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Can I ask roughly how old you are Jon ?
 
Sunny said:
Absolutely. I usually can just schedule one "activity" a day. I used to be able to commute to a full time job, come home, and go someplace else in the evening. Now, just thinking about that makes me tired!

I've found that an afternoon nap helps a lot.
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Ditto and I'm a generation younger. There's a lot to be said for a nap. Even my arthritis feels better.

Keeping your mood elevated is also a good thing. Every trainer I talk to says positive attitude is so important in life and recovery from illness/injury. As for fatty liver issues, a "clear" diet could perhaps help? Just the elimination of dairy which is hard for many of us but it does help improve overall health.
 
chic said:
Ditto and I'm a generation younger. There's a lot to be said for a nap. Even my arthritis feels better.

Keeping your mood elevated is also a good thing. Every trainer I talk to says positive attitude is so important in life and recovery from illness/injury. As for fatty liver issues, a "clear" diet could perhaps help? Just the elimination of dairy which is hard for many of us but it does help improve overall health.
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With fatty liver they recommend a low fat diet and fish oil supplements or eating very oily fish 4 times a week--yuck!
 
hollydolly said:
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Fatty liver disease is the abnormal accumulation of fat in liver cells. It can result from heavy alcohol use or other sources of liver injury. Fatty liver disease in people who don’t drink alcohol, called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common cause of long-term liver disease in the US. The exact reasons are unknown, but NAFLD is more common in people with obesity and diabetes.


The initial stage of fatty liver disease is steatosis, which usually doesn’t cause symptoms but can worsen to life-threatening liver diseases, such as liver cancer. The primary treatment for NAFLD is a healthy diet and physical activity to manage diabetes and reduce body weight. If the disease worsens, a liver transplant may be needed.


As people age, old or damaged cells stop dividing to produce new cells. Over time, these “senescent” cells accumulate in the liver and other tissues. Previous studies have linked such cells to certain age-related diseases.

...scary stuff.. and yet I don't suffer from Obesity or Diabetes...
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It's important to know that fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis, too, in some circumstances as happened to me after having fatty liver (I also had Hepatitis C (HCV)) which caused me to have fibrosis which is the stage before cirrhosis) for about 20 years. My cirrhosis is still compensated and not causing very distressing symptoms yet, thank God. I may have somewhat longer to live yet. I have been cured of the HCV 20 years ago (a year treatment of riboviron and iterferon--had to take many large capsules of riboviron and inject myself with the interferon-they called this a type of chemotherapy even though I did not have cancer. And then I got fatty liver--so combined it led to cirrhosis. They told me the fibrosis may reverse or may not--I'm not sure if it did or not. My thinking is that it did not reverse. Since my cirrhosis is compensated my liver is not totally shot at this point. Some of my liver functions are showing irregularities in lab test results but not extreme irregularities. I do have a problem with low platelets and may need iron infusions or a blood transfusion. I have less energy than I used to some days and other days I feel fine. I am going to see my Hepatologist and a Hematologist to see about infusions. Whew--sorry to go into a rant--needed to get that off my chest! :LOL:
 

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