I'm always tired!

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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,164 Member
    I have B-12 anemia. I've been taking monthly injections for about 12 years. It has helped me. I'm still tired some, but not like I was before. You could ask your doctor to check your B-12 levels.
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    And did you self medicate with the iron pills?

    This was my question.
    There's probably a plethora of things that can cause this, and we can all speculate about this, that and the other thing with our non-professional guesses. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order?

    Definitely see your doctor. Iron is nothing to mess with and can cause liver damage and gastrointestinal hemorrhage, among other things. One of the first symptoms of Iron overdose is lethargy.
  • pamuyamakene
    pamuyamakene Posts: 75 Member
    If you've been prescribed iron, it could be iron deficiency anemia. This will definitely make you feel tired.if you've switched up your diet a bit, like reduced carbs initially you'll feel tired. It depndeds on how Kong you've been feeling like this. Do you rely on caffeine it can cause you to crash later and feelvo exhausted . so try to take a look at these questions. Try to get enough green leafy veggies like spinach, okra, for iron le dates are a good source too, as as the lean meats. Finally of you still feel tired do mention it to your doc ! Feel better soon!
  • Zombella
    Zombella Posts: 491 Member
    As someone else has said, check what you are eating. I have anxiety and there are certain things that I avoid because they can make my anxious, or very fatigued. For example, I cannot eat mashed potatoes. If I do, I know that I will be feeling really really tired afterwards.
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    Try going to a naturopathic Doctor & bring your blood work results & your MFP food & exercise diary with you. Wonder if you have adrenal fatigue?
  • lizlemon4
    lizlemon4 Posts: 36 Member
    I would go get yourself a vitamin B complex and magnesium supplements, drink lots of water and you should see a vast improvement
  • lmflorhy
    lmflorhy Posts: 19 Member
    Drink plenty of water. Also green tea works great along with good diet :)
  • gillie80
    gillie80 Posts: 214 Member
    MeganSchuyler16 wrote: »
    Yep, I'm that way too because I have lupus. Started drinking Lipton Green Tea with Dragonfruit and Melon. I used to hate tea, but now I love it. It keeps me full and awake. I also take a One A Day for Women with Energy, which also helps.

    Megan I have Lupus too. I'm not a huge fan of tea, but might try the Dragonfruit one if I can get it in the UK.
  • HealthierRayne
    HealthierRayne Posts: 268 Member
    Are you eating a well balanced (with lots of fruits and veggies) diet? Perhaps you are tired because you're body is under fueled?
  • kileedphelps
    kileedphelps Posts: 13 Member
    positivepowers wrote: »
    And did you self medicate with the iron pills?

    This was my question.
    There's probably a plethora of things that can cause this, and we can all speculate about this, that and the other thing with our non-professional guesses. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order?

    Definitely see your doctor. Iron is nothing to mess with and can cause liver damage and gastrointestinal hemorrhage, among other things. One of the first symptoms of Iron overdose is lethargy.

    I answered this question a few comments back!

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