Need some good thoughts...UPDATE - Spoke with doctor - Page 5

[ramanth]

I've been feeling tired all the time for awhile now. Even if I get 8 hours of sleep, I'm exhausted when I wake, I'm tired throughout the day, I sometimes nod off at work and when I get home I just want to curl up in bed and sleep.

The other evening I tried to take a power nap at 8 p.m. and ended up sleeping until the alarm went off at 6 a.m.

I was drifting off at my counselor session yesterday and she implored me to see a doctor. She doesn't feel it's depression but would rather I rule out anything medical before we assume it's the change in weather or my typical situational depression.

She also cautioned me to not announce to everyone how tired I am since tiredness is a common symptom of pregnancy and she doesn't want people hounding me about it. Of course nodding off at work doesn't help.

(And I'm sure I'm breaking the rules by sharing with you guys, so don't tell on me! )

So I called and had an appointment made for next Tuesday at 8 a.m. I'm going to fast so that they can run all the blood tests they need. They'll also run the cholesterol test that my GYN gave me paperwork for.

Hopefully it's nothing, but if it is something, I'm sure it won't be serious or if anything it can be treatable. Autoimmune disorders run in the family (endometrosis, diabetes, IBS...) and general symptoms of autoimmune disorders is fatigue and malaise.

I've also suspected that I might be anemic (I always pass out when I have blood drawn), but I've never been officially tested for it. Low iron can make you sleepy I've heard.

I'm just annoyed at being so damn tired all the time. Even now I just want to lay my head on my desk and sleep. I'm starting to get headaches and I can't concentrate. It really stinks.

So just hoping for a good thought tossed my way that it's nothing or if it's something, that it's treatable so I can at least function and not feel like a walking zombie.

ZZZzzzzzzzzZZZzz....

[Cookiebaker]

Good thoughts sent your way! I hope everything goes well at the Dr's and they can pinpoint what is making you so tired!


p.s. The big "P" word was the first thought that crossed my mind, too

[Samantha Puppy]

You are describing how I felt during my first trimester with Aidan.

Good luck, keep us posted.

[ramanth]

Thanks ladies.

p.s. The big "P" word was the first thought that crossed my mind, too

I wish I was pregnant. But that is a very different, long, and personal story entirely.

[mugsy]

I must confess I had 2 thoughts...one was pregnant, but,the other (and honestly my first thought) was Mono.

Regardless....here's cyber hugs for you! (((((Kimmy)))))) (and a soda and an apple...supposed to work better than caffeine).

I will pass the info on to Mike as well.

[cloverfdx]

{{Hugs}} Good vibes coming your way Kimmy, hopefully the docs will find out what is going on soon. You will be in my thoughts.

[cyber-sibes]

(((hugs))) and prayers coming your way, Kim. Hope they can fix you up so you can have the energy to do everything you want to. (I suggest holding off on any more skydiving for now ). Have you ever tried Blue-green algae as a food supplement? It increases your energy levels and boosts your immune system. PM me if you want more info about it. We've been eating it for years!

[Cataholic]

Sorry you are feeling so tired, Kimmy. Here's hoping it is nothing serious!

[borzoimom]

I've been feeling tired all the time for awhile now. Even if I get 8 hours of sleep, I'm exhausted when I wake, I'm tired throughout the day, I sometimes nod off at work and when I get home I just want to curl up in bed and sleep.

The other evening I tried to take a power nap at 8 p.m. and ended up sleeping until the alarm went off at 6 a.m.

I was drifting off at my counselor session yesterday and she implored me to see a doctor. She doesn't feel it's depression but would rather I rule out anything medical before we assume it's the change in weather or my typical situational depression.

She also cautioned me to not announce to everyone how tired I am since tiredness is a common symptom of pregnancy and she doesn't want people hounding me about it. Of course nodding off at work doesn't help.

(And I'm sure I'm breaking the rules by sharing with you guys, so don't tell on me! )

So I called and had an appointment made for next Tuesday at 8 a.m. I'm going to fast so that they can run all the blood tests they need. They'll also run the cholesterol test that my GYN gave me paperwork for.

Hopefully it's nothing, but if it is something, I'm sure it won't be serious or if anything it can be treatable. Autoimmune disorders run in the family (endometrosis, diabetes, IBS...) and general symptoms of autoimmune disorders is fatigue and malaise.

I've also suspected that I might be anemic (I always pass out when I have blood drawn), but I've never been officially tested for it. Low iron can make you sleepy I've heard.

I'm just annoyed at being so damn tired all the time. Even now I just want to lay my head on my desk and sleep. I'm starting to get headaches and I can't concentrate. It really stinks.

So just hoping for a good thought tossed my way that it's nothing or if it's something, that it's treatable so I can at least function and not feel like a walking zombie.

ZZZzzzzzzzzZZZzz....

Honey- endometriosis will make you feel exhausted all the time! It makes you anemic and that makes your tired. do the tests- ... And yes- low iron will hit you like a ton of bricks.. Send a personal message- we will talk more..

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I hope it's nothing serious. And I hope the doctor has a way to make you feel better!

[catnapper]

I hope its nothing serious that a little vitamin therapy can't cure. Check to make sure you're not anemic, etc.

As for endometriosis, man I have that and just had it removed. Can I blame my lethargy on that? I didn't know I could!

[k9krazee]

Hope its nothing serious...good vibes coming your way!! Keep us updated!

[JenBKR]

Good luck! Actually, my first thought was that it might be your thyroid - there are actually lots of things that could be causing your fatigue, hopefully the doctors can figure it out! Keep us posted ((((hugs))))

[lizbud]

Kimmy, sorry to hear this. I do hope it isn't anything serious. Please
do go for whatever test they think would shed some light on the problem.
As for myself, I do find many days of gloomy skies makes me feel tired and
sleepy. Hope they came help fix this. ((Hugs))

[Cinder & Smoke]

Poor Kimmy!

Feeling tired & run-down? ... join the crowd!

But you're way to Young & Fit to be having a bad heart ...

so GO get youself checked out! We'll all hope for an Easy Fix for you!

/s/ the OLD Phart