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When you have Meniere’s disease, you’ll get extreme fatigue for free whether you like it or not. It sounds neither fair nor fun but unfortunately, it simply comes with “the package.” I have been coping with this extreme fatigue for as long as I was diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease.

So, not only does my extreme fatigue comes inconveniently with the package, but there is also no escaping from it, except coping with it, and trying to get my energy back as soon as possible. In order to do so, I, myself categorize this extreme fatigue into two categories.

1. Fatigue after Meniere’s attack (Post Fatigue)

A full-blown Meniere’s attack takes almost all of my energy. And when the attack subsides after a few very long minutes or hours, I would feel like there is no single drop of energy left in my body. My brain would shut down and would stop functioning properly.

The next few things I am capable to do: cancel my appointments for the next 2 – 3 days by email or text, refill my cat’s pet feeder, drink a lot of water, refill my Simple Modern’s water bottle and place some bananas next to my bed and then go to sleep for about 2 days (with bathroom breaks).

There is no fun in just sleeping but my body demands it and I have no choice but to obey. After 2 or 3 days – it depends on how severe my Meniere’s attack is – I usually get my energy back and would be able to resume my daily activities. Until the next Meniere’s attacks.

2. Fatigue without Meniere’s attack (Sudden Fatigue)

I find this sudden, extreme fatigue a little bit tricky to cope with because it occurs suddenly and unpredictably. Last week, for instance, I was feeling fine on Monday and Tuesday and I was also able to get things done. Enthusiastically, I was about to start my workday behind my computer on Wednesday morning, when suddenly, this extreme fatigue struck.

The tricky part of this sudden fatigue is that I am usually not as exhausted as after have had a Meniere’s attack but somehow, my body and brain refuse to get things done. So, nevertheless, I have no choice but to cancel my appointments, shutting down my computer, and do the followings:

2.1. Drink a lot of water

Drinking a lot of water prevents dehydration. It can also help maintain my fluid balance and help increase my alertness and my concentration.

2.2. Eat fresh superfruits

Superfruits such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and good carbs, which give me a little energy boost and help regain my focus.

2.3. Listen to audiobooks

When I have difficulty focusing on ebooks on my Kindle, listening to audiobooks using the Audible app is a great alternative. I have been listening to and reading the Harry Potter Series for a short while. It always puts me in a better mood and helps boost my energy.

2.4. Find a new hobby

It doesn’t have to be an extraordinary or complicated new hobby. On the contrary, I have just been learning a very basic of crocheting. It is a very soothing activity to do while listening to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire audiobook.

2.5. Try to get moving

I, myself wouldn’t go jogging or doing other indoor exercises. It is not recommended if and when you have ongoing problems with unsteadiness. However, doing yoga at home while watching some yoga and fitness videos on Prime Video, has become one of my favorite indoor activities in coping with fatigue and get my energy back.

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