My Mom is 82 and she gets really tired?

Question

My Mom is healthy for her age. However, she get so tired sometimes that she can't even get out of bed. We have tried many things and seen many doctors. Does anyone have an idea?

Answer 1

There could many things going on with your mom. Has she been slowly getting tired over time or was it a sudden onset?
Try a new doctor. Have you tried a Naturopathic doc.?
My mother-in-law had many unusual symptoms & the doctors thought it was mental (age-70). They performed a multitude of test not checking her thyroid until last. It turned out her thyroid was the size of a grapefruit & was pushing down on her nerves.
So don't give up & con't getting her checked out until you're satisfied. It could be your mom is slowing down due to her aging process. Aging varies from person to person.

Answer 2

Being dehydrated can make a person tired. Also is Her heart in good condition? Congestive Heart Failure, a deterioration of the heart, or lining of the heart, can cause fluid to build up, and can make anyone very tired. Listen to Her chest to see if She has a whooshing, or gurgling sound. Check Her legs around the inside of Her ankles. If She is retaining water You can gently press on Her skin, if the indention stays then She could have a problem with circulation, and thus water retention. To check for dehydrateion, gently lift up Her skin about two inches above Her wrist. If the skin snaps back quickly, then She is hydrated, if not She needs more liquid, like water, or juices. If She doesn't like to drink a lot, maybe get some Pediolite Pops. They make Them for Children. If She isn't eating well, subliment Her caloric intake with something like Ensure. And try to get Her into an exercise Program structured for Her age. There is a Woman on T.V. that does exercises in a chair. There are many, many eightyish People who are very healthy. My Friends Neighbor, and My Friend as well, is 79, and She still mows Her yard. And I took Her skydiving two years ago. Some doctors do not treat older loved ones as well as They could, or should. If You are not satisfied with Her Primary Care Doctor, go check out some others. Maybe make an appointment with Them, just to talk and check Them our, before You subject Her to another Doctor visit. And as Someone suggested try to get Someone who specializes in Geriatrics. You didn't say if She had been injured in any way, in previous years. It is really hard at that age because You are losing so many of Your dear Friends, and Loved Ones.

If You go to the Doctors first, hopefully You can find One that is caring and compassionate. Before She has to be asked all those questions, and fill out all the forms, and have the blood work, and so on. Just keep trying, I have seen doctors treat older Loved Ones not very well. Tell Them You want the same care that President Bush's Mom and Dad are getting. The money is coming from the same place.

Your a good Person, and I hope Your Mom feels better very soon.

Answer 3

None of the doctors has an idea? It could be a vitamin deficiency. Lots of older folks need extra B12, in injection form. Is she eating well? Is she depressed at all? in any pain, like from arthritis? Staying in bed will make you even weaker. Try to encourage her to get up and move around. Sleep disturbances, anemia, diabetes, thyroid disease...all of these can cause fatigue. Also, if she naps during the day, she may have trouble sleeping at night, causing more fatigue.
I suggest having her reevaluated by a doctor, and keep trying to help her regain her energy!

Answer 4

I should probably talk to my grandmother about this. She is 95 and some days has more energy than I. I know she takes daily vitamins and she loves to swim. She will go to the local hospital which has a fitness center, for patients it is $25.oo a month which the family gladly pays. She loves it and she has friends there. she should find an easy activity like swimming that will strengthen her muscles and let her relax at the same time. check yahoo search for elderly activities.

Answer 5

You say "healthy for her age" maybe may be not......try Geritol (available at any pharmacy) get the liquid NOT the Tablets. Also have her see a doctor that specializes in geriatrics. Make sure the doctor is doing blood test for RBC's WBC's and hormone levels etc. A good geriatrics doc will know.
Good luck !!!!!!!

Answer 6

when she is up and moving try some streaching and some slow movment like tai-chi...the more she does it the more energy she will have but she must go at her own pace...she might also have alot on her might....at her age stress is not good....so keep her in good spirits...laughing will perk her up as well....but before you try anything consult with a doctor first

age may slow you down but not to the point that you can't get out of bed...my grandfather build a fence at 80 so don't listen to the peoplie on here

Answer 7

You are blessed to have your mother in your life. Being tired could be a number of things. Take her to the doctor

Answer 8

HELLO! I'M A REGISTERED NURSE, AND MAY HAVE SOME IDEALS AS WHY YOUR MOM GETS TIRED. DOES SHE TAKE ANY MEDICATION? IS SHE ANEMIC? THAT JUST MEANS IS HER RED BLOOD CELLS LOW, RED BLOOD CELLS TRANSPORT OXYGEN TO YOUR CELLS, A DECREASE IN THE RBC'S CAN CAUSE DECREASE ENERGY DUE TOO THE DECREASED LEVEL OF OXYGEN. DOES SHE GET SHORT OF BREATH EASILY? DOES SHE GET A GOOD NITE REST, IS SHE POSSIBLY DEPRESSED? JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS THAT YOU COULD MAYBE ANSWER OR ASK THE DOCTOR. HOPE SHE FELLS BETTER!

Answer 9

my mom is 80 and has arthritis bad and has a hard time getting around. And she sleeps alot.,,sayes shes tired...
So maybe the tiredness is just age related??????/.

Answer 10

Its called getting older. The older you get the more tired you get and the quicker you get tired.