My son feels like his illness is physical and the doctors are missing something. They have run a few tests but I know they think it's in his head. He will work for a few weeks and then he's so tired he can't get out of bed. He doesn't sleep well and he says when he sleeps he feels more tired when he gets up and the longer he's up the better he feels -- at about the 8 hour mark he starts to get a little energy. We're considering mao clinic but we want to exhaust our possibilities locally before we invest more money.
2007-01-16 08:33:41 · 7 answers · asked by it's me 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Malnutrition due to a hormone disorder.
Grave's Disease (simple blood test for T3 and T4).
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Depression.
Poor conditioning (doesn't exercise much, so has little stamina).
I suggest a full work up including CBC and hormone levels.
2007-01-16 09:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hyper-Somnolence are seriously worth considering. The last of the two would require medicines such as Modafinil which triggers those sleep areas of the brain to stay awake without the effects of "speed". Only a possibility worth looking into and possible Manic Depressive Disorder too.
Diabetes is another.
2007-01-16 16:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has bad habits, he may have a pulmonary problem. He must not be getting oxygen to the limbs which is a sign of heart problems.
Another possibility is diabetes.
Either way lends itself toward obesity. If he is hauling an extra 100 lbs it could be both.
2007-01-16 16:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by khanofali 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression, perhaps. Depression can manifest itself with physical symptoms like those you mentioned. While it may be all in his head, it doesn't make it any less real or worrisome. Have you followed up with a psychiatrist? It can't hurt. If you are serious about finding a cause then all avenues should be investigated.
2007-01-16 16:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should really consider a tmc practicioner for a second opinion, when i was 18 presbyterian medical told me i'd never walk again...i limped 6 months then a chinese doctor fixed me in 20 minutes,i was mad..now i'm 43 last week my sister checked in to the er 6 hrs later (and 2 grand) they didn't have a clue and reffered her to a specialist...the truth is it's hard (very) to learn about the living when you study corpses...
2007-01-16 16:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by fermin_us 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin defeciencies. Everyone needs Bcomplex, protein, iron, amino acids and many more. I would start with the diet.
2007-01-16 16:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by jazzcrazy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that he has a pinched nerve which makes you very tires; you should see a neurologist if he experience tingling and numbness in his arms and legs
2007-01-16 16:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋