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What can I take to give me some oomph?!

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PosiePootlePerkins · 26/09/2017 20:05

Just feeling blurgh these last few weeks. Achy, tired, cold. Like I'm wading through treacle. Not all of the time but at least 50%. I'm 42 and not sure if its just an age thing, but I really feel like I need some sort of pick me up. Berocca? Multivitamins? Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks

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ArabellaRockerfella · 26/09/2017 20:45

I was like this last year, I couldn't get through a day without a nap, sometimes 2!!! I was iron and Vit D deficient.
I would recommend Ferraglobin tablets and DLux 3000 IU Vit D oral spray. Take them long term, not just for a few weeks.
I feel so much better! :)

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PosiePootlePerkins · 26/09/2017 21:45

Ok thanks for that information, really helpful. Did you go to the GP for blood tests? Not sure if its worth bothering them with?

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Fruitboxjury · 26/09/2017 21:46

I take Vitamin B complex, magnesium, vitamin D, zinc and Omega 3.

One or more of them is making a difference.

Shockers · 26/09/2017 21:49

I take a berocca tablet every other day. Not the effervescent ones; they contain aspartame, just the tablet form. It makes my wee luminous, but it keeps me upbeat (and sane -seriously).

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PosiePootlePerkins · 26/09/2017 21:50

I am going to look into these suggestions, thanks so much. And good to know its not just me that needs a boost! I am quite taken by the idea of luminous weeGrin

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kittydetective · 26/09/2017 21:51

Ginseng!!!

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PosiePootlePerkins · 26/09/2017 21:51

Fruitbox do you take several different tablets or are they all in one? (Sorry if that's a silly question)

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Stormwhale · 26/09/2017 21:52

Floridix really helps me.

Fruitboxjury · 26/09/2017 22:19

Separate ones, not a silly question. I could get a multivitamin I guess but I take them different times e.g. Omega 3 and zinc in morning, vit b morning and lunch (too much of too late gives me weird dreams), magnesium in evening as it's a good sleep aid

ArabellaRockerfella · 27/09/2017 15:37

Yes I did get blood tests. If you haven't done so already then please do, they can check your thyroid function too.

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PosiePootlePerkins · 27/09/2017 16:15

Thank you Arabella maybe a trip to the GP is in order then.

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 27/09/2017 17:16

Its not just an age thing.

I would go to the GP and have blood tests done; it may be that your thyroid gland is not working as efficiently as it should be.

QuestionableMouse · 27/09/2017 17:18

I feel a lot better when i take iron and vit d supplements. I was horribly low on both.

Gizlotsmum · 27/09/2017 17:21

I could have written this post. I am knackered ( and stressed). I know once I get exercising I will be ok I just need to get there and it is such an effort. Will try the above suggestions

JaneEyre70 · 27/09/2017 17:26

I felt absolutely drained last year, and went to the GP where I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since my sugar levels have been under control, I feel like a different person and I was also very low on Vitamin B12 and Ferritin. I take Floradix every day as it is so gentle, and that really helps me. Also at this time of year, I find a light box or daylight bulb is a massive help in keeping my energy levels up.

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PosiePootlePerkins · 27/09/2017 18:40

Thanks everyone. I'll make the effort to get to the doctors. Gizlotsmum sorry you feel the same way. Feeling really lightheaded too for the last couple of days but think I must be fighting off a virus, I work in a school so am surrounded by germs. Urgh.

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zzzzz · 27/09/2017 18:42

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PosiePootlePerkins · 27/09/2017 19:16

Crikey zzzzzz that's not quite what I was thinking!Grin

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Shockers · 27/09/2017 21:05

I've had my eye on the water rower from John Lewis for a while now zzzzz, but DH has resisted. I'm showing him your post!

tothesea · 27/09/2017 21:15

I felt like that at the start of the peri menopause...could it be that ? I did go to the docs as well and got all the blood tests.

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PosiePootlePerkins · 27/09/2017 21:23

tothesea yes possibly, my PMT has been getting worse, my periods are very light and I have had the odd night sweat... wasn't sure if 42 was too young though?

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SfaOkaySuperFurryAnimals · 27/09/2017 21:33

Not too young, I'm 40, just had tests symptoms same as you, I'm slightly anemic, please get checked out at your doctors, its a relief believe me.

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tothesea · 27/09/2017 21:38

It’s young but not unusually so. For ages I felt like I was coming down with something. I felt weak, achey, no energy, but it never actually came to anything. My periods had become erratic and I was 45 so I had a fair idea it was that. I went to the docs when my joints became very sore and stiff. All tests came back ok. The Doc told me I wasn’t peri but I’ve only had about 6 periods in the past 4 years so kinda worked it out for myself!!
I think your Doctor is your first port of call. Look after yourself x

tigercub50 · 27/09/2017 21:46

Drink loads of water. Avoid painkillers with codeine - I have taken Solpadeine Max & been completely wiped out! Try Floradix tonic which contains iron. I found that was really good

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