Is anyone else just constantly tired? What helps you?

[ProfessorofDarkArts]

I started HRT earlier in the year but not seen massive changes so I’m now on a higher does and patch rather than gel. My main issue is just being constantly exhausted - I sleep OK but never wake up feeling refreshed and I’m so lacking in motivation.

I’ve had bloods done and they all came back clear, is there anything else I could try? My diet is ok but I wondered about supplements - so many out there though that it’s hard to know where to start.

Define 'clear'. Reference ranges for things like ferritin can be way off what you actually need.

What are your iron, b12 and vitamin d levels?

They just came back saying no further action needed.

You need to go back to them and get actual numbers.

Exactly the same OP. I've had the blood tests and have low Vit D, which is really common, and low iron. I am post menopausal and on HRT. I am terrible at taking tablets. I just seem to be busy at work and home, I even forgot my blood pressure tablets most of time. They make tired as well as I'm over medicated I believe. Been prescribed folic acid by the GP.