The Fatigue

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Terytha
Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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It always happens. I make some positive changes in my life, feel better, get healthier, and then...

The Fatigue.

I slept 8 hours last night, and all weekend, but I'm shaking with exhaustion and having micro sleeps. I feel dead on my feet.

I hate being sickly. I hate it so much. I just want to feel OK.
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  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
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    I feel your pain. I have multiple medical issues and the symptoms can drive me batty.

    <3
  • Westieok
    Westieok Posts: 13 Member
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    I understand completely. You have to remember this requires self love. Caring for yourself by resting is not a bad thing. Some of need to add exercise a little slower. Maybe this will help https://www.healthline.com/health/spoon-theory-chronic-illness-explained-like-never-before#1
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,840 Member
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    Have you had a brain injury?

    I ask because I know fatigue is a big part of the life of a person with brain injury.
  • Samantharavenclaw84
    Samantharavenclaw84 Posts: 161 Member
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    You probably already have but I'll ask anyway, have you looked into any possible thyroid issues, autoimmune issues? I have Fibro, suspected RA and a messed up thyroid. The exhaustion is insane.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
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    There are many things that could be the cause. I would say a visit to your doctor might be in order. If you are eating, hydrating and sleeping well there is something else going on. I know when my iron levels drop I feel the same way.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    I feel you
    sometimes, i can get extreme fatigue. but i do have hypersomnia.

    it might not hurt to check in with the dr
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,874 Member
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    I don't know your history, but it seems you might have some ongoing health issues? Have your iron and (more importantly) ferritin levels been checked lately, in addition to what others have asked?
  • floofyschmoofer
    floofyschmoofer Posts: 209 Member
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    I have a lot of fun diagnoses that make fatigue a constant for me but what's even better is that any deviation from my "norm"/daily routine-- even a POSITIVE one!-- can be absolutely exhausting. First off, consider seeing your PCP if you haven't yet. Could be something as simple as some level being out of whack. Could be something is going on that medication can help fix.

    If it turns out you're like me and just need spoons (look up the spoon theory if you aren't familiar) I cannot recommend a good quality B12 vitamin enough.
  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,002 Member
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    I found that adding 100-150 calories back to my deficit helped with exhaustion and I still lost weight
  • Samantharavenclaw84
    Samantharavenclaw84 Posts: 161 Member
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    Terytha wrote: »
    I have been going to the doctor regularly for years. There is "nothing" wrong with me, and all of my symptoms will go away if I lose weight. Also I definitely don't have a thyroid problem even though I have a goiter. That I have every symptom of it is irrelevant, it's all in my fat head that needs to lose weight.

    So sayeth every doctor ever. I've seen so many.

    Fat people don't get medical care.

    I'm sorry that has been your experience. have also had doctors tell me "if you just lose the weight", the look on their face when I explain my records showing the same symptoms from 105 pounds to 150 pounds is kind of nice. They start to backpedal fast and then actually listen to me and symptoms. I was also lucky to find an awesome care team last year and that has helped so much. Can you get a second opinion?
  • floofyschmoofer
    floofyschmoofer Posts: 209 Member
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    Terytha wrote: »
    I have been going to the doctor regularly for years. There is "nothing" wrong with me, and all of my symptoms will go away if I lose weight. Also I definitely don't have a thyroid problem even though I have a goiter. That I have every symptom of it is irrelevant, it's all in my fat head that needs to lose weight.

    So sayeth every doctor ever. I've seen so many.

    Fat people don't get medical care.

    That has to be the most frustrating thing. I get it a lot, too, though I haven't been able to afford a true doctor visit in years. I only go when I'm too sick to go to work. I had ONE doctor back in my home state of NC who actually listened to me and didn't just hear "you're overweight, eat a salad and you'll be fine."

  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
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    Terytha wrote: »
    I have been going to the doctor regularly for years. There is "nothing" wrong with me, and all of my symptoms will go away if I lose weight. Also I definitely don't have a thyroid problem even though I have a goiter. That I have every symptom of it is irrelevant, it's all in my fat head that needs to lose weight.

    So sayeth every doctor ever. I've seen so many.

    Fat people don't get medical care.

    i'm sorry for that - my thyroid issues were ignored for years because my bloodwork was normal...until i wasn't - but i had to really fight to get a referral to an endo and even basic diagnostic tests (ultrasound and then a fine needle biopsy to actual diagnose that my goiter was a tumor...not trying to scare you, just sharing experiences)
  • Terytha
    Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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    Samantharavenclaw84 wrote: »
    Terytha wrote: »
    I have been going to the doctor regularly for years. There is "nothing" wrong with me, and all of my symptoms will go away if I lose weight. Also I definitely don't have a thyroid problem even though I have a goiter. That I have every symptom of it is irrelevant, it's all in my fat head that needs to lose weight.

    So sayeth every doctor ever. I've seen so many.

    Fat people don't get medical care.

    I'm sorry that has been your experience. have also had doctors tell me "if you just lose the weight", the look on their face when I explain my records showing the same symptoms from 105 pounds to 150 pounds is kind of nice. They start to backpedal fast and then actually listen to me and symptoms. I was also lucky to find an awesome care team last year and that has helped so much. Can you get a second opinion?

    I've had four family doctors, two endocrinologists and one heart specialist in the last 8 years. How many more second opinions?

    Oh, and the heart specialist was really fun. He lectured me about my weight for 10 minutes, called me pathetic and said I was on par with a baby for fitness (I had just been in a serious car crash so that was true in a sense). When I tearfully asked if I was gonna have a heart attack, he told me my heart was strong and healthy as a horse.

    Just had a soapbox to stand on I guess.

    I see my latest endocrinologist again in two weeks. I'll try again I guess. But he was the one who told me to never eat fruit because sugar is evil so...
  • tracybear86
    tracybear86 Posts: 163 Member
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    How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Depression can cause mind numbing fatigue. There were times when I was struggling with depression that I could hardly keep my eyes open, I felt like there was something "pulling me under" that I had no control over.
  • Terytha
    Terytha Posts: 2,097 Member
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    IsETHome wrote: »
    My 2 cents....If it’s been awhile, Get a male doctor in internal medicine not family practice and ask for a physical. Ask for a full set of labs including vit D and Fasting glucose etc. See a separate OB. Ask if your med plan or work EAP covers wellness coach. Add some general multi vits, stay on MFP and keep going. Get out of the negative story. Fat people do get medical care too....find a better doctor,Try not to do a woe is me....stick to the symptoms with the doctor. Write them down before hand to remember factors. Yes losing weight will help any condition aggravated by weight...and what else..... Also look at your environment for allergens that could make you tired. Ensure pets are not where you sleep, rooms clean and cool. Get rid of dust collectors. Check for molds. get someone else to assess your environment. I have a friend who has a lot of issues and her house is toxic sadly with a pet hoarding husband. Just some ideas.

    I have had SO. MANY. DOCTORS. Seriously. Two left me suicidal so forgive me if I don't agree that more friggin doctors are the answer. And in Canada I don't get to just go to internal medicine. Any specialist appointments must have a referral from a family doctor. Appointments take six months to book.

    Can you give me the benefit of the doubt that in the 20 years I've been dealing with this crap, I've already addressed the obvious? I haven't just been sitting around moping for decades.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
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    Terytha wrote: »
    IsETHome wrote: »
    My 2 cents....If it’s been awhile, Get a male doctor in internal medicine not family practice and ask for a physical. Ask for a full set of labs including vit D and Fasting glucose etc. See a separate OB. Ask if your med plan or work EAP covers wellness coach. Add some general multi vits, stay on MFP and keep going. Get out of the negative story. Fat people do get medical care too....find a better doctor,Try not to do a woe is me....stick to the symptoms with the doctor. Write them down before hand to remember factors. Yes losing weight will help any condition aggravated by weight...and what else..... Also look at your environment for allergens that could make you tired. Ensure pets are not where you sleep, rooms clean and cool. Get rid of dust collectors. Check for molds. get someone else to assess your environment. I have a friend who has a lot of issues and her house is toxic sadly with a pet hoarding husband. Just some ideas.

    I have had SO. MANY. DOCTORS. Seriously. Two left me suicidal so forgive me if I don't agree that more friggin doctors are the answer. And in Canada I don't get to just go to internal medicine. Any specialist appointments must have a referral from a family doctor. Appointments take six months to book.

    Can you give me the benefit of the doubt that in the 20 years I've been dealing with this crap, I've already addressed the obvious? I haven't just been sitting around moping for decades.

    we are trying to help you - which unfortunately is hard because you live in different countries to others and it makes it hard to provide inputs that work within your health care constraints
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    I can completely understand the fat people don't get medical care. I've been there. It is impossible to get someone to take you seriously because it is just so easy to blame everything on the weight. For me, a good multivitamin, extra vitamin d (d3) are a must (Northern sunlight just doesn't do it I guess). I hope you can find something that works in a healthcare system that doesn't.

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