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

Chet said:
What are the symptoms of a fatty liver if I may ask?
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Mine was/is pain on the right side under my ribs.. crippling pain sometimes, but that's it nothing more than that, so I was sent for an US , and they diagnosed a Fatty liver. Doctor said it was nothing to be concerned about...
 

I don't want this fatty liver issue to take over this thread.....
Ruthanne said:
With fatty liver they recommend a low fat diet and fish oil supplements or eating very oily fish 4 times a week--yuck!
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I have no problem doing that..I eat salmon.. and I can eat low fat too if I need to..so I will
 

Ruby Rose said:
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.
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OMGosh..Rubyrose. you are being hit with the big stick at the moment, no wonder your energy is sapped...:(.. I feel for you very much with your Mares dying that's heartbreaking... and further to that your son in hospital. I'm so sorry you're going through all this at the same time..
 
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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I use only skimmed milk..I eat cheese but only a couple of times a month.. but I do have butter, perhaps if I cut the butter out...

ETA...I forgot Eggs, I have an egg every other day
 
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In my late 60’s, I regard my energy as a precious resource to be allocated out wisely. I can still do what I used to, but must “pay the piper” afterwards, dependent on the activity. This means coping with fatigue and soreness.

My doctor in a jag of unwanted advice told me to “be a rolling stone,” by which he meant be active. But when he told me to be a Rolling Stone, I fantasized about being on stage with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Those guys know how to rock, even if they’re starting to look like zombies!

I can dream about such things, but I’m not sleeping. I’m taking a power nap... 😴
 
hollydolly said:
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 ?
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Holly,the arthritis bothers me when its a cool,damp day,but taking the walks does help.
I have a condtion in partial right knee'chondrocalcinosis" which calcium forms crystals in cartiledge joints.When it feels sore/stiff I ice it.I have osteroarthritis in the left knee,its not as painful as it was 2 yrs ago,went to PT which helped
 
moviequeen1 said:
Holly,the arthritis bothers me when its a cool,damp day,but taking the walks does help.
I have a condtion in partial right knee'chondrocalcinosis" which calcium forms crystals in cartiledge joints.When it feels sore/stiff I ice it.I have osteroarthritis in the left knee,its not as painful as it was 2 yrs ago,went to PT which helped
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The arthritis that bothers me the most are my hands and I will admit 'all my fault'. Now saying this, what makes me rise above this is when pushing wheel barrows full of hay out to those wonderful four-legged animals with my daughter...making my hands feel much better. Weird, I know, but it works.
 
hollydolly said:
OMGosh..Rubyrose. you are being hit with the big stick at the moment, no wonder your energy is sapped...:(.. I feel for you very much with your Mares dying that's heartbreaking... and further to that your son in hospital. I'm so sorry you're going through all this at the same time..
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Thank you
 
Furryanimal said:
I’m knackered after being out for eleven hours yesterday...is that age or just the fact i’ve got used to doing nothing over the last fifteen months?
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Age. As I keep trying to tell my huzz when he wonders why I need to kind of take a day off to just rest once in a while, "What's wrong with you?! Snap out of it!" and I tell him I'm just getting old, his response: "No, no, no! Don't say that! We're not old!" Yes we are. I've learned he's not part of the reality-based community when it comes to aging.
 

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