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Crashing fatigue..

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menopausalmadam · 16/04/2015 11:39

I am utterly exhausted. Took the kids to school, did a little tidying up and have to sit down. I feel totally drained. I can't keep my eyes open.
This doesn't happen every day (thank-goodness) but I am noticing it more and more.
What supplements do I take? Iron?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
I feel as though I'm coping ok with the other peri symptoms and don't feel ready to 'bother' the doctor just yet, but this tiredness thing is really a problem.

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Grumpyoldblonde · 16/04/2015 19:14

Hi, I have been through periods of this, too tired to get out of bed to the point I wondered if I had ME, please do see your Dr, they will take it seriously and order blood tests. I had lots of tests for B12 deficiency, Vit D, Iron, Thyroid and so on, frustratingly nothing was found (so nothing to treat/help)
I have found that a multi vitamin with Iron and cutting Sugar has helped, I nibble on nuts all day squirrel style, walnuts, Brazils, Cashews and this seems to help, I also eat a lot of mushrooms (packed with Iron, Vit D and Vit C) and generally avoiding "white" food.
It is awful to feel so tired, at my worst I half wanted to be put into an induced coma, just to rest.

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menopausalmadam · 17/04/2015 05:13

Thanks Grumpy. I diet overhaul wouldn't be a bad thing and a visit to the doctor...
I feel like such a bad mother somedays as I can't muster up enough energy to do things with the kids. I used to be really organised and 'ran a tight ship', most things have gone to pot now.

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OvertiredandConfused · 21/04/2015 14:31

I'm sitting at my desk barely able to keep my eyes open, despite a good night's sleep.

Had my mirena taken out on Friday to try and make sense of some symptoms and see if i am starting fairly but not very early menopause. I'm 45 and feel like someone flicked a switch in my body just after my birthday

Bleeding since has been horrific so am hoping this new level of fatigue is primarily down to that and not longer lasting.

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Eliza22 · 02/05/2015 16:59

Me too. I'm 53 and my life feels like it's ground to a halt. I've gone from lots of activity to practically nothing and when I do make myself do it, I'm dragging my body along like a dead weight. Am cold all the time and feel u well. Everyone says its "my age". Am very disappointed with myself!

Keep us posted OP, if you find what works for you!

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KatharineClifton · 02/05/2015 17:03

Tests for iron levels and thyroid function should be your first move I think. Anaemia is awful.

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measles64 · 02/05/2015 17:13

My Doctor says every woman over 50 should take B12. I take a multi vitamin every day now. The tiredness is a bind. Go to bed early do not try to stay up for a programme, record it. Be kind to yourself. I have worked 9 days out of the last 11. Last night crashed out at 9pm and woke up at 10 am. My friends say it does pass ditto the brain fog.

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menopausalmadam · 13/06/2015 17:12

Update: Diagnosed with 'iron-deficient anemia' so have been taking 20ml of liquid iron (with added B vitamins) for about a month now.
Also taking a multi-vitamin.
Started taking tranexamic acid during my period which has definitely helped with the amount of blood loss. I think the combination of iron, tranexamic acid and possibly the multi-vitamin has helped.
Feel much better, and the afternoon 'crashing exhaustion' has gone. I feel more alive than dead now.