What is fatigue and why do I have it?

• Kidney damage can also lead to a shortage of red blood cells, causing you to be anemic. If anemia is not treated, it can result in you feeling more tired than usual and lacking in energy.

• If you are receiving haemodialysis you may find that you feel very tired after the treatment. People describe this as feeling ‘washed out’ or ‘drained’. This can last for a few hours after each session or much longer. This feeling may improve over time as your body gets used to the dialysis.

• Poor sleep quality can also cause fatigue, particularly if you have problems falling or staying asleep or if you sleep during the day.
• Itching is common in people with kidney disease and can also cause disturbed sleep.

• A small number of people suffer from a condition called sleep apnoea when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep.

• Some kidney patients complain of restless legs syndrome. This is a feeling that your legs need to keep moving. It often occurs when lying in bed at night and can prevent people from sleeping well.

• Feeling depressed or anxious can also cause sleeplessness and fatigue. For example, you may be having so many anxious or worrying thoughts that they keep you awake at night so you are tired during the day.

What are the symptoms of fatigue?

• Feeling very tired most days

• Feeling that you lack the energy to carry out daily tasks such as getting washed and dressed

• Finding it hard to concentrate

• Feeling anxious, sad, or low in mood

• Losing interest in things you usually enjoy

• Poor memory

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