Still exhausted....

Hi Clare. I felt so much better after my first few shots. After my initial 6 jabs, I had a further blood test which showed my blood levels had greatly improved. My GP also prescribed iron tablets which also helped me regain my energy. Said over the counter stuff is no good. Maybe something you may like to ask your GP about, but obviously get advice before taking any supplements. Best wishes.

Hi rily (again)

I only had 4 shots and they haven't tested again but I was given a high dose of folic acid to take for 4 weeks then a lower dose for 4 weeks. Havent started the lower dose yet. 

Hopefully speak to GP tomorrow. Maybe I have just reached the end of my tether? Don't like the idea of antidepressants because they can make you tired too and I don't need any help with that ha ha 

Thanks for your response

Sending love

Clare

Another thing you can look into with a DIY objective taste test is your zinc level. Also low magnesium, which the doctor can do a blood test for, can cause fatigue. As rily says, always get advice before starting new supplements.

Best, Denby

Hi Denby

Hope you are well. 

My GP did a full blood count twice and it wasn't identified. It was identified that my lymphocytes were high which set me in a panic but I was retested yesterday and its gone down. 

Maybe I need to just be patient with myself. 

Thanks for your response

Sending love

Clare

Hi, fbc is unlikely to include zinc I think. Drs mostly have little clue about mineral deficiencies, which are getting common due to modern diet, medications etc. My NHS dietician friend says drs have tiny amount of training in their course, much too little to be any use.

Denby 

Hi Denby

I have been asked to GP tomorrow so I will mention it. I would rather avoid antidepressants if I can as I have heard they can make you tired and I don't need any help with that

Sending love

Clare

Hi Clare 

Ease up on yourself now!

You need to be tender with yourself. You have gone through so much. Anti-depressants help me no end. I have had depression for many years. They do not make me feel tired at all. However again taking them is a personal choice

Love Inanna x

Hi again inanna

Thanks for the response 

Thats my big worry, I took some antidepressants for a few months last year as a form of pain relief for nerve damage to my hand and they made me very dopey. Can I ask which ones you take?

I need my mojo back now....everyone around me needs it back too, its taking a toll on the family. 

I'm hoping to speak to the GP tomorrow so I'll share my concerns with them. I've been referred for counselling too but I'm not good with that sort of thing. However I'm willing to try anything now, I'm getting sooooo fed up with myself. 

Sending love

Clare

Hi Clare,Low vitamin D levels can make you tired.I don’t think they routinely test for this so it might be worth checking yours are ok.Infections can make you exhausted too so that is another thing to consider.Love Jane x

Hi winkers60

Thanks for your response 

I'm going to take another urine sample to GP in the morning to be tested to eliminate that but they did test my lymphocytes yesterday which are an indicator for infection and that was all clear apparently. 

I think I'm going to have to give in and consider the antidepressant route.... its so bizarre though as I do not feel depressed.   

Sending love

Clare