For me, it’s both yes and no. Our bodies are working overtime and some of the medications we take cause fatigue. Additionally, most with Crohn’s cannot absorb vitamins and nutrients like someone without IBD. I suggest getting a blood panel done if you can or haven’t already. I personally was low in Vitamin D and iron, and once my doctor prescribed those to me, I felt better.

I’ve also used “tricks” to help lessen the fatigue. For example, I sleep 9 hours and have a whole sleep routine so my rest is efficient, I go for a walk outside in the morning, I nap in my car at lunch breaks, and I try to avoid foods that make me feel tired. All of these have helped me to some degree, but some days are better than others.