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Constantly exhausted! No idea why?

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WorkingMumOnTheGo · 19/01/2018 19:03

99% of the time I am ALWAYS so, so tired it's unreal! It is really starting to affect not just me but my life and family. I am neglecting myself which then makes me unconfident and look like a complete tramp Blush

I am too tired to actually run after my DS who is 1 and very energetic so most of the time I am sitting on the sofa to have a bit of a break but otherwise I communicate and play with him on the floor. I eat lots of fruit and vegetables (more than the recommended 5 a day), I never eat takeaways or sugary foods, perhaps a chocolate bar or a McDonalds on very, very rare occasions, like every 3-4 months or something but that's all!

I am drinking 3-4L of water a day and my DS sleeps through the night so I am not getting disturbed. I went to bed at 10 last night and slept all the way until 6 but I am still really exhausted. I feel sluggish, not coordinated, and bone idle! I am trying to avoid driving as well because I find myself almost falling asleep at the traffic lights or when I am grinded to a halt on the motorway.

It's starting to effect my university work as well. I have so much to do and I am so behind but by the time I have finished work (I work part time) and uni, I always go home and nap before picking up my DS. But I should be doing my uni work! I have my OH who helps but he works full time so he is tired as well.

What could this be? I cannot see how it can be related to my already healthy diet. I tried Berocca tablets but they didn't do anything except make my urine bright orange lol. I just want more energy to DO THINGS! All I care about is getting into bed and having a nap. It's worse when I feel low as well but I am not depressed. Any ideas?! I know I need to see my GP but I just want to know if anyone has anyone experienced this?

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MilkTwoSugarsThanks · 19/01/2018 19:05

Vit D deficiency? That was what my problem was anyway.

Giraffeelephantgrape · 19/01/2018 19:08

Iron levels? Anaemia ?

retirednow · 19/01/2018 19:11

Anarmia, doing too much. You have a toddler, work, uni, running a home. Im impressed you can stay awake till 10pm😐

retirednow · 19/01/2018 19:12

Could you be pregnant. Listen to your body and spend the day in bed being pampered.

Thethingswedoforlove · 19/01/2018 19:50

Sleep apnea?

Majuna · 19/01/2018 19:51

Make an appt to see G.P.

scaevola · 19/01/2018 20:03

I'm with Majuna and think you should go and see your GP, as there are no obvious lifestyle factors.

Chronic tiredness is a bit of a heartsink condition, because it's so non-specific and there are many possible causes. But it might be worth getting into the system IYSWIM, and seeing if they will at least do a full blood count and perhaps check things like thyroid function too.

DumbleDee · 20/01/2018 20:15

I've just been diagnosed with Vit D deficiency I had blood tests due to tiredness aches and anxiety. I'm on a 10 week supplement prescription

AttilaTheMeerkat · 20/01/2018 21:30

You need to see the GP and have blood tests done. This may be to do with your thyroid gland not working as it should be.

WorkingMumOnTheGo · 20/01/2018 22:42

Thank you everyone for your replies! Very much appreciated. I am going to book an appointment because I cannot keep on like this. I am wondering if it is to do with my thyroid too because my hair is starting to thin really badly! It was already thin but it wasn't as bad as this before! X

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