So tired

[M67W77]

I know I have lung problems and I am not a spring chicken but I cannot get over this fatigue. Not going anywhere I am so tired. Would it be worth asking for a thyroid test. My dad had underactive thyroid. Is it a family thing?

[pergola]

It would be a good idea to see your GP. There are so many reasons for tiredness. Blood tests could be done to rule out thyroid problems, and to find any other problems. What meds are you on? How is your appetite? Good luck - Pergola x

[Hidden]

Hi thyroid can run in families so it would definitely be worth getting it checked out. The main symptoms of it are weight gain and fatigue. There are other symptoms if you google it. A female friend of it also had a small lump on her Adams apple which is how she was diagnosed. Let us know how you get on. x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Don't google for god sake never it is hereditary usually weight loss fatigue are the main symptons x

[pippan in reply to Hidden]

Weight gain and fatigue if you're thyroid is underactive.

[Hidden]

I didn't mean google indiscriminately but visit the NHS site and other recognised ones for more info. It isn't always heredity as my mother had it but her mother didn't and neither do I or any of my sisters. x

[Mandy6513]

I would agree in having a chat with your doctor ....Here is some information from the NHS site

Underactive thyroid gland

nhs.uk/Conditions/Thyroid-u...

Overactive thyroid gland

nhs.uk/Conditions/Thyroid-o...

[M67W77]

Thanks everybody. Always so much good advice.

[Hidden]

A said usually hereditary. Her father could of had it or aunties ?

[Doggie123-UK]

ask GP for a full blood test including thyroid, just had one myself because of tiredness and lethargy and for me it was a vitamin D3 deficiency, hopefully it will put your mind at rest

[megannell]

" Just a thought M67W77. Ask your Dr to check if you maybe are suffering with pernicious Anemia. I was tested for my thyroid. But it turned out my fatigue was a result of the pernicious Anaemia.. Megan..."

[megannell]

" Forgot to add. I was put on vitamin B12 and folic acid for 4 months. And I'm feeling less fatigued now.. Wishing you luck...Megan.."

[Petto]

I hope this may help Get a blood test It will show if there's any problems One may be an iron shortage or B6 I think something like that may make you tired Have a blood test and go from there I hope this helps All the very best to you I hope you feel better soon