I've slept plenty, yet i have no energy, sore muscles/joints and so sleepy i can harldly keep my eyes open

Question

any ideas

Answer 1

Definition

Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress, medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease.

Description

Everyone experiences fatigue occasionally. It is the body's way of signaling its need for rest and sleep. But when fatigue becomes a persistent feeling of tiredness or exhaustion that goes beyond normal sleepiness, it is usually a sign that something more serious is amiss.

Physically, fatigue is characterized by a profound lack of energy, feelings of muscle weakness, and slowed movements or central nervous system reactions. Fatigue can also trigger serious mental exhaustion. Persistent fatigue can cause a lack of mental clarity (or feeling of mental "fuzziness"), difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, memory loss.

Causes and symptoms

Fatigue may be the result of one or more environmental causes such as inadequate rest, improper diet, work and home stressors, or poor physical conditioning, or one symptom of a chronic medical condition or disease process in the body. Heart disease, low blood pressure, diabetes, end-stage renal disease, iron-deficiency anemia, narcolepsy, and cancer can cause long-term, ongoing fatigue symptoms. Acute illnesses such as viral and bacterial infections can also trigger temporary feelings of exhaustion. In addition, mental disorders such as depression can also cause fatigue.

A number of medications, including antihistamines, antibiotics, and blood pressure medications, may cause drowsiness as a side-effect. Individuals already suffering from fatigue who are prescribed one of these medications may wish to check with their healthcare provider about alternative treatments.

Extreme fatigue which persists, unabated, for at least six months, is not the result of a diagnosed disease or illness, and is characterized by flu-like symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and muscle weakness and/or pain may indicate a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome), is a debilitating illness that causes overwhelming exhaustion and a constellation of neurological and immunological symptoms. Between 1.5 and 2 million Americans are estimated to suffer from the disorder.

Answer 2

Sore muscle and joints were not taken into account here by the others.

You might be coming down with the flu, even a low grade one.

Watch for stomach distress, diahreah than watch for sore throat and nasal congestion.

Stay in, rest, do little for a day or so, drinks lots of fluids.

Take vitimines and iron as people here suggest.

Sore muscles and joints are not symptoms of mono nor stress, unless you do lots of physical work, in which case it could be stress.

Stress induces muscle tension in areas not normally used a lot, stomach musicles, lower back, upper back and for NO reason. you lifted no weight.

Achy joints sounds like pre-flu.

A doctor will do you no good without other symptoms

Only go if you really don't get better and have insurace as all those tests will cost $500+

Answer 3

Tired Aching Joints

Answer 4

You need to visit your physician. These sound like symptoms of something that needs to be checked out. It could just be that you are not eating right, and have some type of vitamin deficiency. Try taking some supplements. You know, like One A Day vitamins. Get some echinacea and get plenty of vitamin c and the b vitamins. They are important for energy. I have felt that way before. Try to get some exercise, it will help to energize you as well. And, go get a massage.

Answer 5

Lack of Iron. Eat fruits/veggies and pasta to gain iron and/or carbs.

Go to a doctor to make sure there isn't anything else wrong. Like low RBC can cause weakness and tired-ness as well.

Answer 6

You might be sick, or you might need some vitamins, especially Iron and B vitamins. If you don't take a daily multivitamin I would suggest that you do. If you do already, then you should see your doctor. Or you might not be eating enough or be getting/have diabetes. I suggest going to your doctor. Good luck to you!

Answer 7

No, I got school tommorow but its too hot over here so I cant sleep with 80 degrees so Ill wait till it goes to 70 I hope it happens. I guess you are, go pregnancy checks. I see that period pregnancy stuff on tv a lot you should try it

Answer 8

Vitamin deficiency- Take Vitamin Supplements.

Answer 9

I've been dealing w/ that for the past couple of years. I was recently told I have Fibromyalgia. Look up the tender points of FM and see if they relate to you.

Answer 10

Sounds like you might have mono. I felt the same way, tired, but no cold-like symptoms. I can't remember if I was sore/achy. Go to the doctor!