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Whats wrong with me and how do I make it right

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MaryP0p1 · 26/09/2006 13:17

I just don't have any energy, can't even be bothered to eat. No enuthism for anything. Tired even when I've sleep. Worse when my periods here and have very heavy bleeding. Grumpy or miserable 99.9% of the time.

Any ideas?

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WigWamBam · 26/09/2006 13:18

Could be depression, anaemia, underactive thyroid ... any number of things. Go and get the GP to do some blood tests for anaemia and thyroid function.

heavenis · 26/09/2006 13:20

Could you be enemic ? Have you seen your gp yet.

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MaryP0p1 · 26/09/2006 13:24

Could be have been when I was pregnant. The thing is its when my period arrives I get to feeling down like a sack of potatos. Most of the time I just feel like crying

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WigWamBam · 26/09/2006 13:26

Underactive thyroid can cause depression and the feelings that you describe. Please get the GP to run some blood tests.

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MaryP0p1 · 26/09/2006 13:30

Is an underactive thyroid make you fat or thin because I am exceptionally thin.

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WigWamBam · 26/09/2006 13:32

It can make you put on weight but it doesn't always. Sometimes you get no symptoms at all ... I had none.

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MaryP0p1 · 26/09/2006 13:33

DH has made me promise to go to the doctor tomorrow. So I suppose off I go!!

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heavenis · 26/09/2006 13:41

Over active thyroid can speed you metabolism.

Bugsy2 · 26/09/2006 13:47

Could well be anaemia. I was recently tested & while not clinically anaemic, my levels were dragging right along the very bottom of the acceptable range. I felt exactly like you describe MaryPop1 & even assumed that my ADs weren't working properly. However, since taking a liquid iron supplement I am like a new woman! I have a lovely pink tongue again, my nails are pink & I have returned to being full of beans.
Hope your GP can give you some help.

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MaryP0p1 · 26/09/2006 14:41

I've just started the liquid iron and have been eating marmite for the last 2 days. Takes a bit longer I think

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heavenis · 27/09/2006 11:56

Have you been to the Gp what did they say.

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MaryP0p1 · 27/09/2006 13:47

Felt much better today and the car broke down so I had to fix it. Will go tomorrow.

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MaryP0p1 · 27/09/2006 13:53

Get it fixed I mean

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heavenis · 27/09/2006 17:22

I'll check back tomorrow to make sure you have gone to the doctor. I'm glad you are feeling better today.

heavenis · 28/09/2006 14:55

Did you go to the GP today ?
Told you I'd check up on you

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MaryP0p1 · 28/09/2006 15:37

GP sent me for a blood test. Thinks it iron. Have to admit since taking the liquid iron, eating chard and spinach feel much better. It's been creeping up on me and only when my period came did I stop to think how rubbish I had feeling.

Thank you for caring,

MaryPop

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heavenis · 28/09/2006 16:06

Glad you went to the GP. When will you get the results back.

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MaryP0p1 · 28/09/2006 16:26

A few days. They are quick here

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sleepfinder · 28/09/2006 17:25

It does sound like anemia - you can get a simple blood test from your GP to see your iron levels...

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