Tired all the time this week

debo_2006

14 years ago

I don't understand why I am tired and have no energy this week. Nothings changed including my fairly healthy eating habits. I walk/run for 45-minutes each morning (6 days/week) and it's tough to get through it this week. I take a multi-vitamin plus other supplements daily, and I get 7-8 hours of sleep each night - uninterrupted, going to bed by 11-11:30pm.

I have no energy, feel like I need a nap all day long, and feel so lethargic (spell?).

Yep, I'm 50, so I'm peri menopausal, but this hit me like a ton of bricks on Monday and still going strong.

What's up, anyone else get this way???

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debo_2006
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14 years ago
Oh yeah, and I get my good sure of water per day too. I don't drink anything else.
Georgysmom
14 years ago
Could it be the pollen? If it continues, I would have it checked out.....could even be thyroid which is known to change during menopause.
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I've been the same way for the past two weeks. It's so bad that I cringe when I have to brake which means lifting my foot from the gas pedal to apply it. I was thinking that it was due to lack of exercise and healthy eating. I mentioned to my mom this past weekend that I'm about to go to the doctor to see what's up.

It feels like something has sucked all the blood and energy from my body. It may be chronic fatigue, which can be caused by a number of things, and not necessarily from physical exertion.
alisande
14 years ago
I've been like that all week, too. Feels like somebody pulled the plug. I went out this morning to dig up some clumps of an invasive plant that had gotten into my flower bed, and I think I lasted for four easy clumps. I barely had the energy to drag myself back to the house. I'm writing this from work, where the temp is in the mid-80s and there's no air-conditioning. (They don't like to turn it on in April.) I'm sweating. Typing this is wiping me out. I may eventually summon the energy to wipe my brow. :-)

I have fibromyalgia, and so this is nothing new. But that doesn't mean I'm used to it. I hate it! I have much to do, and a lot of it is stuff that I like to do. But the thought of doing anything at all is overwhelming.

I used to wonder what caused these bad days. Now I find myself wondering what causes the good ones.

Hope you feel better soon! You, too, Zeetera.
matti5
14 years ago
Could be Peri-menopause or allegies. My only symptom during allergy season is extreme fatigue. I don't sneeze, have a stuffy nose or itchy/watery eyes.

Maybe it's a virus that your body is trying to fight off.

Hope you feel better soon!
hgl_gaylemarie
14 years ago
It's called "Spring Fever". This time of the year it's hard to wake up for me.
alisande
14 years ago
I mentioned above the extreme heat in the library tonight. One of the students just called the Maintenance Department and left a strong message about the library being so hot itÂs unusable for any kind of study or work. I had to stifle a laugh when he said, "the librarian looks distraught and worn out." IÂm sure I do!
schoolhouse_gw
14 years ago
Me,too. A little better the past couple of days,tho. I think it's allergies.
jemdandy
14 years ago
When you are feeling low, check your blood glucose. It may have taken a dive. At readings of 90 to 110, you should feel ok, but can feel dragged out for anything less than 90. If you do not have access to a blood glucose meter, maybe a diabetic friend can take a reading for you.

Yep. Its a good idea to see a doctor about this.
bulldinkie
14 years ago
So am I ,Ive been tired since Thursday last week,I cleaned for easter,then saturday I was busy gettiing everything ready for sunday,All my family was here sunday,Im still exhausted.
debo_2006
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone. I'll be monitoring this daily. If not better by mid-next week, I'll see the doc.

I took a 5-hour energy this morning to get me through my workout because I hate to miss those. They work great and instantly, but not something I want to get into the habit of drinking daily, but good in a pinch (FYI).
Vique_Pa
14 years ago
Another one here. I have been feeling tired for the last couple of weeks. When I got up this morning my back and legs were so stiff. I took some advil which helped some for the aches, but I am so sleepy and have so energy at all. Vique.
sjerin
14 years ago
It think a lot of it is the time change--it takes me weeks to recover! I'm glad you'll see the doctor soon if you don't feel better very soon. Ask for blood tests including tests for anemia, low thyroid function and vitamin D levels.
carol_in_california
14 years ago
Have you been checked for anemia recently?
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Check the vit d level. Also check your vit/supplements and maybe you need more, less or change. Also there is a flu going around. One of the nursing homes in ND had to restrict vistors for awhile. But just change of weather going from cold to hot will do it. Drink water, take breaks, change your habits and this too will pass. Mine is due to an increase of a blood pressure pill

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