Symptom 3. Fatigue: AITL’s Draining Dilemma
Tiredness is a ubiquitous experience. Yet, when it comes to AITL, fatigue is not just regular tiredness; it’s an overwhelming, unrelenting exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. This fatigue is like a thick fog that envelopes the individual, affecting both physical and mental capacities.
A person with AITL-related fatigue might wake up feeling just as tired as when they went to bed. This relentless fatigue can hamper daily activities, making even simple tasks feel mountainous. The precise cause of this symptom within AITL remains an area of investigation, but it’s believed to be linked to the body’s response to the rapid proliferation of atypical cells.
It’s interesting to note how fatigue in AITL contrasts with standard tiredness. It doesn’t follow patterns like regular fatigue after a long day or post-exercise exhaustion. It’s more pervasive, acting like an ever-present shadow that dims the individual’s daily experiences. (3)
