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So very tired of feeling so very tired!

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mrstigs · 22/03/2014 17:16

Hi everyone.
I've felt like this off and on for 2 years now. Lethergic, aching and weak muscles, aching joints, brain fog. My eyesight goes fuzzy when I get tired and I find it hard to find the right words, feel dizzy off and on especially when I shut my eyes when stood up.
I have hypothyroidism, but only take 75 a day for it so presumably isn't that bad, recent blood results came back as 'normal' according to the receptionist. I also have hypermobility, but my doctor says that wouldn't cause any of my symptoms other than the fact my joints pop out of place and feel stiff and sore, and they can't do much about that. I've had lots of blood tests that apparently ruled out everything else and the doctor just looks at me when I say how tired I am. She thinks it's because I have three young kids mostly, and yes sometimes I'm tired from them, but when I feel like this it just isn't the same, it isnt.
I'm starting to feel like I'm just lazy. Like I could feel better if I just tried and it's all in my head. I take lots of caffeine tablets and painkillers and then clean the house and stuff just fine, so it is possible. Does anyone else feel this way but doubt themselves too?
Sorry if this makes very little sense, I fear i'm a little garbled today.

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Sleepwhenidie · 24/03/2014 22:17

Sad, I get that. You must want to use anything that might help get you through. The full fat stuff you mention is good, better than low fat but it's not providing EFA's - try adding raw nuts/ nut butter, oily fish, cold pressed olive/flax/ coconut oil, avocados and an Omega 3 supplement too.

RockinD · 25/03/2014 12:29

If your hypothyroidism is auto-immune, you should be on a gluten free diet anyway...

awaynboilyurheid · 26/03/2014 09:05

PIP I am an adult I can ask for my results from receptionist, I am fully aware they are not medically trained my mum was a medical receptionist up till she retired, I did say I only thought it and never once said it so I have never been rude to receptionist but my blood levels are far from normal, that what I was told by a specialist and I feel far from normal, sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, so perhaps that is why I do get a teeny bit annoyed (in my head) when told by Gp or receptionist blood levels normal, being ill with no energy to do anything you want for over a year will do that to you.

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