Constant Fatigue

[pryja]

All blood tests came back normal but I am feeling so tired all of the time is this normal and how can i help myself was diagnosed 13 years ago and been fighting tiredness since I do get some good days not not often. My sleep pattern isnt good either.

[Rose54]

Hi

Do you ask for a copy of blood test results ? if not I would do so .GPs say their ok if within range but that can be lower or higher end of range .

So I always do research myself to make sure

Did thay do vitamins and full Thyroid Panel ?

[pryja in reply to Rose54]

Yes all the thyroid b12 folic acid etc all came back ok

[Golfer15]

Hi Pryja, I know how you feel, I suffer with fatigue badly too. My GP sent me for a blood test a while ago and found that I'm low on vitamin B12. I had to push him for the results as he said things were fine at first. I now have B12 injections every three months. They arent a miracle cure but they do help a bit. My advice is make another appointment to discuss the results. Good luck.

David

[pryja in reply to Golfer15]

Thankyou. I have a copy of my blood test results but don't know what they all mean. I may consider taking a multi vitamin to see if that helps.

Jayne

[Jenonnet in reply to pryja]

Try vitamin B Complex, I've gained my energy back since I've been on them. They contain some of the other things, like magnesium, that we're usually low on too. Hope you feel better soon.

[pryja in reply to Jenonnet]

I will give them a try I am so glad to hear other people with fatigue I was beginning to think it was all in my mind my Gp suggested anti depressants I do get low day but I don't feel depressed

[Jenonnet in reply to pryja]

We all get days pryja, where we feel very low down but not constantly depressed. Don't let your doc persuade you to go into antidepressants if you know you're not depressed. They have such bad side effects and can make you feel really ill if you don't really need them.

A lot of docs try to fob you off with antidepressants instead of having to go through different medications to find the right one that suits you. To them it's all about money and time, not what is the best for us.

If you get the right meds they will help and make you feel better, that way your low days will be less because you feel better in yourself. Give the B Complex time to start doing their magic, I've been taking mine for about 6 weeks before I've noticed any significant changes, now I wouldn't be without them! It's surprising how much better they've made me feel. My pain is still the same but I have much more energy and can do more before I have to stop. I careful I don't push myself too far, pacing myself is still the best way to avoid flare ups, but I can do more than I could before I had to stop. Good luck with the, let me know how you get on with them..... And don't take the antidepressants if you don't want to! Hugs.

[pryja in reply to Jenonnet]

Thank you so much I will let you know how I get on I'm so glad I found this forum at least I know it's not all in my mind. Thank you all for taking the time to respond to my email it's made me feel less alone

[Pulham66]

I was tested for sleep apnia and now have to wear a mask at night. But my energy levels are so much better. I also take vitamin d as I find winter my energy is a lot lesss

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Hi there , yes differently make an appointment to see gp, I have borderline cortisol level my gp has referred me to see a specialist for a test to see if it is making my tiredness worse than usual I have cfs with Fibro but he’s on the ball and wants this checked. I agree with other members push for a chat. Xxxx