I have been extremely tired lately and sluggish all day. When I go to exercise I can only bare to do 45 minutes when I'm used to doing anywhere from 60-90. I also get very dizzy when I go to stand up and have not been able to concentrate on my studies what-so-ever. Could this be a sign of an iron deficiency? What else could it be?
2007-03-22 13:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by go-go-girl19 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Laboratory testing is the first step...the symptoms you describe could fit an enormous range of etiologies. Consult a physician,
2007-03-22 14:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy?
or Some form of vitamin deficiency, but would recommend getting a blood test to find out exactly what. You dont want to diagnose yourself with an iron deficiency and start taking suppliments when it could be something else.
Get a bloody test, find the problem then take the relevant steps to prevent it.
2007-03-22 13:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by cmitchelle71@yahoo.com.au 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this eat two meals of red meat and breads or pasta a day for three to four days. It will give your body carbs to burn and ired meat is a good source of iron. If that dont help you feel better and get a stable amount of iron in your diet after the four days go see a doctor for a blood test it could be mono or something else.
2007-03-22 13:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by Logic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. I would first look at your whole diet. Are you getting enough water? The first sign of dehydration is fatigue. (who knew) iron, along with a myriad of other minerals are abundant in fresh fruits and veggies. Are you getting enough or do you subside on refined stuff? Eat a balanced diet of whole grains, and fresh fruits & veggies, & I would bet you'll see a big change right away.
*Note, you may also be hormonal, I know lots of women who get really tired before they start their period. Either way, the advice is the same!
2007-03-22 13:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by mikki_doo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could definitely be an iron deficiency. females, nowadays, are lacking iron.
What to do? EAT iron rich foods: Pork liver, beef liver, chicken liver, clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, beef, enriched breakfast cereals, canned beans, canned asparagus, and baked potato w/ skin
2007-03-22 13:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by smllvillefan13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have anemia and I feel tired all the time. It has never interfered with my exercise routine. It may be something else. Maybe pregnancy?
2007-03-22 13:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by dreamer20692000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋