Offtopic: Why am I always so tired?

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  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,496 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    Definitely get some blood work. Even with supplementation, you can be deficient

    Yep bloodwork. I went to donate blood and iron level was low. Went to doctor, started supplementing and felt much better.

    Please note, don't supplement iron without doctor's directions
  • glovepuppet
    glovepuppet Posts: 1,710 Member
    edited July 2019
    Too much of some vitamins and minerals can be more dangerous than too little. Don't just guess, or take advice from strangers online. Even though the chance of it being the symptom of something more serious is small, it's really not worth ignoring. See your doctor, get your bloods done. We're not qualified to diagnose you.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Theoldguy1 wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    Definitely get some blood work. Even with supplementation, you can be deficient

    Yep bloodwork. I went to donate blood and iron level was low. Went to doctor, started supplementing and felt much better.

    Please note, don't supplement iron without doctor's directions

    Yes, I'm anemic and have crippling fatigue when it is not treated properly. But too much iron is problematic as well, so I always recommend getting blood work first.

    And if one is going to get blood work, never start supplementing first as that will skew results.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Do you get enough iron? I have to supplement my iron as a strict vegetarian. When I'm feeling lethargic, that's usually the culprit.
  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
    Also before you start taking xyz supplements, do check that they don't interact with the medication(s) that you're already taking and make sure to let your doctors know that you're taking them.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Allergies and immune globulin levels could also be factors in fatigue. Ask. About seeing an allergist/immunologist.
  • theatric_musician
    theatric_musician Posts: 3 Member
    Is there any chance you are iron deficient? I was having issues for a while getting up, staying awake, running out of energy, etc and found out that I’m iron deficient. Also vitamin D can do the same thing. Ensure that you eat enough red meat and if you don’t supplement with spinach and other veggies.
    You mentioned you had epilepsy, is this maybe a side effect of the medication? I use to take these sleeping pills that had me sleeping all day because I was just so tired.
    Also (not to be rude), but do you like your job? If you don’t you may be subconsciously avoiding work.
    Good luck with the move!

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