If it's a marked weakness, meaning that it's not just a general fatigue, don't be afraid to demand a full blood workup from your physician. Electrolytes are only a small piece of a puzzle when it comes to 'energy.' Anemia has to do with an iron defenciency and it will totally zap your body's ability to keep you active. There are many other offenders as well...chronic fatigue syndrom (CFS...you may want to google it) and other diseases from mono to Lyme disease that will totally rob you of your energy.
Make a list of other symptoms you may be experiencing to get the best treatment as 'lack of energy' is a very vague and common symptom that (as others pointed out) can even be caused by depression, lack of sleep (anxiety) and other mental issues.
Generally with more serious problems, you will have other issues and other symptoms that will help your physician figure out what the problem is with a series of blood work and some other tests.
2007-07-05 21:52:28
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answered by GetDark 2
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Feelings of weakness and fatigue - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- have the following poss causes:
1) Hypothyroidism
2) Fever
3) Drug Reaction or history of allergies
4) Lack of Sleep or Rest
5) Any debilitating illness or diseases.
6) Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar
7) Diabetics
8) Anemia or low blood count due to Iron or other mineral like copper and zinc and Magnesium deficiency.
9) Hunger
10) Virus infection such as Epstein- Barr Virus or human herpes Virus 6
11) Dysfunctions in the immune system
12) Changes in the level of hormones in the hypothalamus, pituitary , and adrenals,
13) autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
14) Vigorous exercise
15) sudden and extreme weight loss.
16) Stress
17) heat prostration
18) Pts with cancer
19) Pt undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
20) After recovering from some viral infections such as the flu
2007-07-05 23:05:50
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answered by rosieC 7
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Sometimes it is psychological, but I think you are stressed. Normally a feeling of tiredness is associated with the rise in blood sugar. But since there's nothing wrong with your laboratory test result, then you dpn't have to worry. Just minimized you sweets and carbohydrates intake, drink fruit juices and vitamin C. Regular exercise will be of big help.
2007-07-05 21:39:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Make sure that you are not having a symptom of a disease.
Do your hobbies sometimes.
Don't ever let your weakness consume you.
And...
Be always happy! It has a powerful effect!
2007-07-06 02:02:25
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answered by Lance 1
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deworm yourself you may be having worms in your system
2007-07-05 22:01:36
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answered by Anonymous
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r u depressed? or not getting enough sleep?
2007-07-05 21:32:37
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answered by bigbosslady84 3
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