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At the moment, I'm always tired both physically and mentally, get bouts of itchiness & random pain, confusion, feel too cold or hot and foggyness.
But nobody seems to believes me, everyone just thinks its a cold, but I feel like this is getting gradually worse and has been at the back of my mind for years.
I've seen the doctor but they on 3 occasions have written down the wrong symptoms adding symptoms that fit their 'generic diagnosis', I keep a diary and notebook of things not just symptoms but stuff I need to remember, as my memory is terrible.
Its 4pm and I feel like I could sleep for a week, I perk up after eating for maybe half an hour but then the tiredness returns. Its really frustrating people especially medical professionals not believing you, these people just tell you to exercise, lose weight and get more sleep. Currently I feel they are trying to fit me in the box of having IBS.
I'm extremely frustrated.
But nobody seems to believes me, everyone just thinks its a cold, but I feel like this is getting gradually worse and has been at the back of my mind for years.
I've seen the doctor but they on 3 occasions have written down the wrong symptoms adding symptoms that fit their 'generic diagnosis', I keep a diary and notebook of things not just symptoms but stuff I need to remember, as my memory is terrible.
Its 4pm and I feel like I could sleep for a week, I perk up after eating for maybe half an hour but then the tiredness returns. Its really frustrating people especially medical professionals not believing you, these people just tell you to exercise, lose weight and get more sleep. Currently I feel they are trying to fit me in the box of having IBS.
I'm extremely frustrated.
It's either external or internal.
External: How well are you sleeping? Are you do any physical exercise? If I do too much exercise and don't sleep well enough I feel as you describe.
Internal: Underactive thyroid, B12 deficiency etc. Blood tests will show this.
ETA: As Lord Grover says below, diet can be a cause. High GI foods, as he mentions, can cause this.
External: How well are you sleeping? Are you do any physical exercise? If I do too much exercise and don't sleep well enough I feel as you describe.
Internal: Underactive thyroid, B12 deficiency etc. Blood tests will show this.
ETA: As Lord Grover says below, diet can be a cause. High GI foods, as he mentions, can cause this.
Edited by RobM77 on Thursday 10th October 09:51
Foliage said:
... I perk up after eating for maybe half an hour but then the tiredness returns....
What are you eating? Sounds like maybe a carb/sugar rush.I know it's viewed as a fad and/or panacea for all ailments, but try restricting carbohydrates, especially starchy for a week - see how it goes.
ETA: How sugar may damage the brain, note the 'may'.
Edited by LordGrover on Thursday 10th October 09:27
Get your B12 level checked - those are classic signs of B12 deficiency, where the liver can't absorb B12 from foods or tablets or other supplements. If it is that it is easily sorted with an initial; intensive course of injections followed by a regular maintenance top-up, but you'll need that for life. I have it myself.
Can develop into pernicious anaemia which has more side effects but don't let that scare you at this stage.
Can develop into pernicious anaemia which has more side effects but don't let that scare you at this stage.
Used to feel like this. As above I restricted my carb intake and aim for carb free at lunchtimes. I’m not keto hero but there was a huge change in my energy levels and felt much clearer/sharper as well.
Currently taking meds for anxiety which is playing havoc with the above though. Trying (with the dr) to find something which works without flooring me throughout the morning.
Currently taking meds for anxiety which is playing havoc with the above though. Trying (with the dr) to find something which works without flooring me throughout the morning.
shirt said:
Used to feel like this. As above I restricted my carb intake and aim for carb free at lunchtimes. I’m not keto hero but there was a huge change in my energy levels and felt much clearer/sharper as well.
I'd agree with this. It's been hard for me to admit but as I've got older my diet has had a much bigger impact on me. As a teenager and in my early 20's I could eat whatever I wanted and not put weight on, energy levels and alertness were fine. Got to my 30's and the weight slowly crept up and I've become more lethargic. I've tried to improve my diet, cut out bread, especially at lunch, and found it has given me a bit more of a spring in my step. Lost a stone at the same time. However, when I do have a "bad" day and have a takeaway or something unhealthy I find it takes me a few days to feel right again afterwards.Frenchda said:
Have the docs done bloods? Sounds a bit like diabetes to me. I had similar symptons before I was diagnosed.
This was my initial thought on reading the thread. Overweight, feel better after eating some food (kick starting the pancreas), general malaise/ tiredness. A low carb diet may well improve things temporarily as it would put less strain on the pancreas - but you need to see your doctor again if it is.....Do you feel more thirsty than normal and/or passing urine more frequently?
Simple blood tests would prove or disprove many of the suggestions mentioned. If you have a diabetic friend, get them to take your blood sugar level prior to eating a meal, if it is above 6.5 (ish) could well be the issue - although self diagnosis (or PH diagnosis) is not really the way forward.....
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