no energy, always tired.. any suggestions?
ArmyWife4106
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I am 33 years old, married and have 4 girls from 3 to 16. Since I had my 3 yr old I stay tired. I force myself to workout everyday. I take my vitamins and I get at least 8 hours of sleep a day. I also eat pretty healthy and I eat my suggested calorie intake. I have been to the doctor a few times and have had multiple test done. No matter what I do I stay tired all the time. I wake up and I am good for about an hour and then I feel drained. I am gaining weight and I just don't know what else to do. I have had several people tell me to have my thyroid checked and I have. Doctor said they can't catch it acting abnormal but that doesn't mean I don't have a thyroid issue. However they can't give me anything if they aren't seeing the problem. Is there anything I can do? I need my life back!
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I had this problem for years, I was just always tired and had numerous tests done and took different vitamins and everything but nothing helped. Finally a friend suggested Vitamin D (I live in Oregon and the sun doesn't shine here too often and I spend a lot of time inside at work and kids' sports). I took it for 2 weeks and I had never felt more awake. Just a suggestion. Good luck and I hope you find something that helps!0
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Vitamin D and B12. I was low in both and now take 2000 UI/mcg's daily (I'm sure your doctor checked your levels..?). worked wonders for me! good luck0
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I constantly feel tired as well and I think my iron is low, which may have something to do with it. However, I just started to take Super B Complex last week and that has helped tremendously! I highly recommend it.0
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I take Iron pills and B12 along with my multi. I hadn't thought about increasing my Vitamin D. I was taking the Super B complex but they mad me jittery. Maybe if I take a half a pill that will help. I will try The vitamin D and see if that helps. Thanks for your suggestions.0
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eat protein when you start feeling tired0
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Just a quick question: hasn't the doctor checked your vitamin D levels? It's really simple bloodtest that at least for me only took 1 day before I got the results. If they check it then they can adjust your intake to your specific level and you can get it as a liquid, which apparantly is much more effective than a tablet, to ingest orally or in syringe to inject yourself with.0
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I am 33 years old, married and have 4 girls from 3 to 16. Since I had my 3 yr old I stay tired. I force myself to workout everyday. I take my vitamins and I get at least 8 hours of sleep a day. I also eat pretty healthy and I eat my suggested calorie intake. I have been to the doctor a few times and have had multiple test done. No matter what I do I stay tired all the time. I wake up and I am good for about an hour and then I feel drained. I am gaining weight and I just don't know what else to do. I have had several people tell me to have my thyroid checked and I have. Doctor said they can't catch it acting abnormal but that doesn't mean I don't have a thyroid issue. However they can't give me anything if they aren't seeing the problem. Is there anything I can do? I need my life back!
Moral of the story, being constantly tired is NOT NORMAL. I don't know about you, but I just ran out of excuses. If the doctor isn't listening, get a new doctor. If you have good enough insurance, get the tests done. If not, get them done anyway when you can afford it. Advanced bloodwork should check for all vitamin deficiencies. A thyroid ultrasound could pick up something that isn't in the bloodwork. You can guess all you want but every person may feel tired for different reasons and you have to find out why YOU are tired.0 -
try having protein shakes in the morning
also take a daily multivitamin and u may be low on iron or b12
i suggest to take supplements
could also be thyroid problems- go to doctor for a blood test- fast for it0 -
I do the protein shake every morning and I I take the multi, iron and b12 . That is what my doctor had me do. I have also had my thyroid checked 3 times. Nothing seems to work0
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thank you so much, I have a dr appointment on the 19th so I am going to suggest more tests. I have great insurance so I am going to put it to use.0
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Just a quick question: hasn't the doctor checked your vitamin D levels? It's really simple bloodtest that at least for me only took 1 day before I got the results. If they check it then they can adjust your intake to your specific level and you can get it as a liquid, which apparantly is much more effective than a tablet, to ingest orally or in syringe to inject yourself with.
I am not sure if it was checked, he just told me they checked everything that could be causing me a problem. I am going to a new dr on the 19th so hopefully I can get better answers.0 -
Hate to say it, but I finally saw a naturopath for my thyroid issues since my doctor wouldn't up the thyroid. Tripled the dose and went on Armour thyroid and can finally lose weight and feel SO much better.0
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I don't know if it will help you, but I will be more tired and hungry if I eat anything starchy or sweet (including fruit), especially anything refined like white bread, early in the day. I need protein first, then my energy is good.0
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My best friend has Celiac and if she eats gluten then she is VERY tired all the time. Maybe you have a gluten intolerance or Celiac? If you did then your body would not be able to obsorb the other nutrients that you are taking in properly. Worth checking out if other things are not working. You could easily tell yourself by cutting it out of your diet and if you feel better... then you will know.0
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My best friend has Celiac and if she eats gluten then she is VERY tired all the time. Maybe you have a gluten intolerance or Celiac? If you did then your body would not be able to obsorb the other nutrients that you are taking in properly. Worth checking out if other things are not working. You could easily tell yourself by cutting it out of your diet and if you feel better... then you will know.
She beat me to it I just started going gluten free and it has helped.0 -
Hello have you ever been tested for sleep apnea? I am a respiratory therapist and I do sleep clinic. You said you "sleep " 8 hours a day but it may not be quality sleep. I would mention getting screened to see if you should have a sleep study done. I really can make a big difference in your life and body if you are not getting good quality sleep.0
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I had same symptoms. Found I had sleep apnea. Did sleep study, got a clap and voila feeling better.
I am also anemic. I had symptoms of hair loss, muscles burning during movement (legs burned while walking)
And extreme fatigue, ice chewing. Got I.v. iron infusions and that he pled too.
Are you just as tired when u wake up as when u went to sleep? If so, could be sleep apnea. Worth checking
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Cpap=clap....constant positive air pressure machine0
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I feel for you I was in the same boat. I have stopped adding sugar to drinks and food. I have also cut out tea altogether. I am so calm and do not get blood sugar dips and peaks. Lots more energy.0
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Hi, my sister was the same and her vitamin D levels were found to be very low. Even taking supplements her levels remain poor. It seems to be a very common problem! I want my daughter to have the test for it too. She is also 33, has 3 children and is completely exhausted and tired all the time. She's on iron for anaemia and has got a slightly under active thyroid, but nothing is helping! Good luck with the tests! Hope you get some answers.0
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