I'm 36 yrs old. I get a full nights sleep. Even when I exercise I'm tired all the time. I take a multi vitamin

Question

Any suggestions on what I can do?

Answer 1

Great your on the right track....what about eating fresh fruits & veggies? But to answer the question....you could be anemic, which mean you have a low RBC (Red Blood Count) and your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The normal RBC range varies slightly between laboratories but is generally between 4.2 - 5.9 million cells/cmm.

The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Your iron might be too low because of heavy periods, pregnancy, ulcers, colon polyps, colon cancer, inherited disorders or a diet that does not have enough iron. You can also get anemia from not getting enough folic acid or vitamin B 12. Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, or cancer may also lead to anemia.

Anemia can make you feel weak, cold, dizzy and irritable. It is confirmed with a blood test. Treatment depends on the kind of anemia you have.

So now the best thing to do is see your physician & ask for a CBC (Complete blood count) test... commonly known as "Bloodwork."

A complete blood count (CBC) provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps your health professional evaluate symptoms (such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising) and diagnose conditions (such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders).

Answer 2

All the suggestions about a medical check-up are spot on - do that, most importnat.

Sleep apnea (the o2 problem mentioned) is also a possibility.

I would ask what do you consider to be a full night of sleep though? It should be 7 - 8 hours. Are you waking during the night and losing sleep?

The jury is really out on vitamin supplements (although, yes, I take them too) so have you looked at your diet. Is it healthy and balanced? Are you getting enough fresh fruit and vegetables?

Exercise always makes me more energetic, as it does with most people who work out regularly, so it would seem there is an underlying health issue.

O f course, at your age you are possibly running around after 3 kids, running a home and working outside the home full-time - maybe even studying as well. If that is the case, no wonder you are tired - been there, done that (only 2 kids in my case), and maybe it is just too much.

Answer 3

You need to see your doctor, you might have low iron or low thyroid. I am tired all the time as well, but I have 4 kids. Are you sure you are getting enough sleep? Do you wake up a night, or have a tv or lights on in your room? You might not be getting a totally restful sleep. Still, you should see your doctor for some blood work first.

Answer 4

I don't know but I feel the same as you, same age (almost) and TIRED all the time! Let me know when you get a solution!! :0) Good luck and I know how you feel! I take a multi vitamin and B-complex, doesn't seem to make a difference though.

Answer 5

are you eating enough and frequently?
find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.
eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours)
5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water
have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
have lean meat (protein) for dinner - repairs muscle
cardio exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min, light weight training
dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, past etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily.
ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)

Answer 6

You should go to your doctor and request a sleep study. You may have sleep apnea or narcolepsy. I work at a sleep lab and pt. young as 16 have the same symptoms as you and after the study are fixed with either meds or using a machine while they sleep called CPAP. I suggest you talk to your doctor because insufficient sleep can cause many things such as and not limited to depression and strokes.

Answer 7

Maybe you're eating too much sugar in your diet. They give you a big lift but then you come down with a crash. Cut out processed carbs like bread, pasta, and soft drinks and put more mixed nuts and salmon in your diet. Look up on the web what are good "energy foods." You are what you eat! Oh and try green tea. Its awesome, gives you a boost, and fights cancer.

Answer 8

I agree w/ previous answer....could be anemia or a thyroid issue. Make an appointment for a complete physical to include bloodwork.

Answer 9

caffeine? When you exercise a lot it's natural to get tired more often. Sometimes is just better to listen to your body and rest.

Answer 10

i saw this on tv. it ended up some o2 breathing problems while sleeping makes your body tired from lack of o2. they diagnosed this and the person has to have o2 while sleeping. sorta like a breathing shutdown. not like death. just insufficient o2.