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

[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

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

My first thought is to make sure they check your thyroid levels. Feeling tired and depressed is a classic example of hypo thyroidism....as compared to hyperthyroidism.

Everyone relates others' symptoms to their own experience, and hypothyroidism and Hoshomoto's (sp?) disease (which is an autoimmune disorder) is my experience, so be sure they check thyroid levels.

Good luck and I sure hope it's nothing serious!

PS - is there such a thing as post-marital depression....kind of like post-partum depression? I would think so after the whole big build-up to the actual wedding and such, so maybe that's what it is.......

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that it's nothing serious. Please take care and continue to keep us updated.

[ramanth]

Thanks guys. *HUGS* At this point the tests are for peace of mind. I'll definitely ask to have my thyroid checked.

For those that don't know, I do have endometriosis. I was diagnosed at 21. I knew Endo could make you tired, but I've never been this tired before so it's either a late symptom popping up or something else.

I feel so bad for Kia. She hasn't had a decent walk in weeks. I'm going to force myself to take Miss Floppy Ears (who is still coned btw) for a walk tonight and not even let my butt touch that couch until I do!

[Randi]

Kimmy, I'm so sorry you're so tired. Glad you're going for check-ups, hopefully the doc. will find out what it is, and can treat it easily.

Sending positive thoughts! Best of luck!

[My Peanuts]

Kimmy, maybe it's something simple like the seasons changing. I hope so. Good vibes coming your way.

[Corinna]

Kimmy what kind of foods are you eatting? I'm not a vegatarian but with my diabetes if I fall in to the old winter habit of junk or high starches food, I can be so lethargic. Once Tim thought I was having a diabetic coma he couldn't wake me up. Try lots green fresh veggies and yellow fruits.

[ramanth]

I eat lots of fruits and veggies. Fresh is the only way to go! (Andy likes canned.. blasphomy! )

Tonight is asparagus night..

I've been trying to keep the carbs low, though I have been craving pasta.

[Jadapit]

I hope you get to feeling better soon. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. (((Hugs)))

[Catty1]

Hon - don't keep your carbs TOO low...have you been eating protein also?

If you have changed your eating habits just before this problem started, let the doc know, ok? She may order other tests.

HUGS

[kimlovescats]

Hope you get conclusive results from your tests and whatever is "wrong" can be easily "fixed"!

Hugs,
Kim

[Pam]

My first thoughts were pregnancy, thyroid and a sleep disorder. My mother's friend's husband years ago suffered from something called narcolepsy. He would fall asleep in the middle of a conversation. I am glad you are getting some testing done. Whatever it is, I hope that it is quickly fixable and you will be feeling fine in no time. (((hugs)))

[ramanth]

The Lab Report came in the mail today. A lot of big words and numbers but I think I have it figured out.

For the most part everything is within normal levels.

However, while my cholesterol is in the expected range, it is a bit on the high side. Expected range is 125-200 and I'm at 193.

My triglycerides are off the chart. Expected range is 10-140 and I'm at 171. They bolded the number and stuck a "high" next to it.

In the human body, high levels of triglycerides in the bloodstream have been linked to atherosclerosis, and, by extension, the risk of heart disease and stroke.

So we gotta get those numbers down.

Not sure if that is what is causing my fatigue or not.

If I don't hear from the doctor by Monday, I'll give her a call and ask for some clarification.

Time to break out the Fish Oil!

Thanks for all the good thoughts. It's very appreciated. *HUGS*

[caseysmom]

Ramanth, I hope you feel better soon. My hubbies triglycerides have been as high as 800 or 900 He is pre-diabetic, he excercizes regularly and is watching what he eats. He is not overweight at all.

I have never heard of those triglycerides causing fatigue though. Not that they can't I just haven't heard of that.

[ramanth]

Yikes!

Yeah, I'm calm about all this. It's good to know, but not get worked up over. True the number is high but it's not that high.

Time to get my butt in shape and watch what I chow down on.