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Ever since symptoms of my undifferent connective tissue disease started, i get indescribable exhaustion very easily despite good sleep & normal labs. why?

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See below: If the disease is considered active, the inflammatory molecules such il-6 can mediate fatigue by anemia, cause pain due to swelling, and make you feel unwell. When you get rid of the inflammation, people tend to feel better.

Answered 6/14/2013

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A member asked:

Ever since symptoms of my undifferent connective tissue disease started, i get indescribable exhaustion very easily despite good sleep & normal labs. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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