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Would you see a Doctor for this, exhausted!

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JustSoTired23 · 02/03/2023 20:46

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Background previous MH, severe anxiety and depression. Was on Venlafaxine (sp?) for a long time. Eventually came off it.
As met now dh, life just got better in every way

Now, me and dh are perfectly fine no issues at all, moved home, had 2 more dcs.

Ive always been a busy person, juggle work, kids, house etc. Dh is great too when hes not at work. Again no issues everything equal as it can be. Only thing he doesn't do is cook really as i dont like his cooking ira very boring haha.
Dc are in 3 seperate education settings, one close by, 1 is 4 miles in one direction other 3 miles other direction. This cant be helped. I had a great routine of dh can't do drop offs.
Previously id have no issue in one day, shopping, blitzing house, 3 school runs, wfh, meal prepping, laundry etc. In fact I love days like that. Then after school activities 2 days a week.

Lately even 1 job example hoovering im then shattered in literally feel like i could sleep . I look at washing up and the say oh it can wait till later. Even though its bothering me its there

My muscles, joints everything aches /feels like a dead weight.
No matter how much i sleep i dont feel rested. All week ive been in bed by 9.30 till 7 30am
This week each day youngest at pre school ive slept 2 hours each day.
Ive not done any WFH this week, actually 1 hour! and minimal house stuff. Dh has got home later so limits time he can get stuff done before bed. Hes working loads of hours
Every night I say tomorrow ill get it all done. And i just can't. I want to.. I can't!

I don't know if it's iron low or what but its really affecting me.
It feels silly to go to gp but it's so much more than tiredness.
My body hurts, i cannot think straight, i cannot seem to plan ahead or anything.
I feel stupid.

OP posts:
JustSoTired23 · 02/03/2023 20:48

Sorry I mentioned the mh as i feel this could end up affecting that again and that terrifies me.

OP posts:
WorriedMillie · 02/03/2023 20:49

Yes, def speak to your GP. I had similar symptoms and pushed through. Turns out I had/have iron deficiency anaemia and B12 deficiency.
I’d put everything down to stress. Lesson learned 🙈

Mindymomo · 02/03/2023 20:51

I would be asking GP for blood tests to rule out any deficiency also a mh review should be considered if that’s what you want.

Supersimkin2 · 02/03/2023 20:52

Get a thyroid test. Take iron pills now anyway.

Tinkerbyebye · 02/03/2023 20:59

Go to your gp. I felt really fatigued last year. My B12was very low so I had to have 6 jabs, and my thyroid TSH levels were going up and up over two blood tests, now on thyroxine and the different in energy is remarkable.

you need to be seen

JustSoTired23 · 02/03/2023 21:22

Thank you. I will call them Monday! Ive put in diary.
I already have 2 appointments tomorrow with the dcs elsewhere so can't go tomorrow ( our surgery would want to see the day you ring after a telephone consultation, which i cant do that tomorrow either as guarantee they'll call when i cant on answer)

I just didnt want to look stupid
For the dcs i don't hesitate but me i always question myself. Silly i know

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nether · 02/03/2023 21:23

Yes, see your GP. I think you need blood tests - check for anaemia plus a full blood count.

If you also have night sweats, breathlessness or unusual bleeding (gums, heavier periods, nosebleeds or easy bruising) mention that too

Gremlins101 · 02/03/2023 21:48

I don't know your income but could you get a cleaner 2 or 3 hours a week to take some pressure off you. It might just lighten the load. You sound very busy. I hope you feel better soon x

JustSoTired23 · 02/03/2023 21:51

No night sweats etc

I love idea of a cleaner but id probably go behind them haha

To be honest normally it flows nicely when dcs at school, i wfh, clean and shop etc but no energy now.

Ive done 1 hour work in 8 days. Thankfully its no big problem but i feel so out of routine

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ArcticSkewer · 02/03/2023 21:55

Probably just your thyroid or low vitamins - easily resolved with treatment after a blood test. It's one of the most common tests run by GPs so don't delay ... get that appointment booked

ScoobyBooby · 02/03/2023 21:55

WorriedMillie · 02/03/2023 20:49

Yes, def speak to your GP. I had similar symptoms and pushed through. Turns out I had/have iron deficiency anaemia and B12 deficiency.
I’d put everything down to stress. Lesson learned 🙈

This was me too !

OP I would speak to your GP and get all
your levels checked x

LifeIsReallyGood · 02/03/2023 22:00

JustSoTired23 · 02/03/2023 20:48

Sorry I mentioned the mh as i feel this could end up affecting that again and that terrifies me.

You don't have to apologize!
That was part of your life and is completely understandable how it could also be a concern.

Plenanna · 02/03/2023 22:02

Could be iron, b12, vit d - the doctor needs to check everything.

newjobnewstartihope · 02/03/2023 22:13

I've been like this for ages and it's not until my husband mentioned he heard me gasping in my sleep I considered sleep apnoea- had a sleep study and was stopping breathing approximately 80 times an hour

Rosebud21 · 02/03/2023 22:52

I feel like this when my ferritin concentration is low (iron deficiency)

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