I am 32 years old and have been having persistant fatigue for the past 4-5 years. I was thinking this was part of my crappy diet and no exercise program. I have been to the DR and had all my bloodwork done and everything cames back great. (CBC,Lipid,Thyroid,chest x-rays) Any ideas??
2007-09-04 06:39:50 · 5 answers · asked by Ron W 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I go to bed at 10pm, but do not fall a sleep till 130-200am. I normally get up one a night to let me weinmaraner (dog) out. Work hours are actually great 8- 4, they do not care as long as your work is done. Can I be depressed and not know about it???
2007-09-04 07:05:24 · update #1
Yes, I had mono when I as 13 years old..
DR said it was from the dirty creek water I was swimming in.. Epstein??
2007-09-04 07:15:37 · update #2
Tell your doctor yow want an Epstein Barr viral titer drawn(blood test). This happened to me , and as a "last resort" drew the test and my level was astronomically high..by then I had an enlarged liver, and swollen glands in my neck, armpits and groin the size of lemons! It is a mono-like illness that I recovered from only after 6 weeks of bedrest, fluids and good nutrition. When I reflect back on it now, I realize that I had been in a period of extreme chronic stress and I am a Type A personality......always trying to do everything for everybody. My doctor warned me that if I ever get myself in that condition again, I would then be classified as having Epstein-Barr(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). I remember being prescribed an antidepressant, because he said it helped lower the titer level.
At my sickest point before diagnosis, I was so weak, I didn't think I had enough strength to put my foot on the brake pedal to stop the car. I gradually got sicker and sicker over a period of 6-8 months. I was in my mid-30's at the time.
2007-09-08 00:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you getting enough sleep? A bad diet and no exercise may not necessarily show up on your tests, but could cause persistent fatigue. Or you could be suffering from depression.
2007-09-04 06:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be from a poor diet and lack of exercise. It could also be from work-burnout (maybe you put in a few too many hours a week?) Or it could be a sign of depression.
I would start with the diet and exercise first...if you don't see improvement, I would definitely head back to your doc.
2007-09-04 06:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fatigue is persistent, you should read about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS).
You may need a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist's consultation.
2007-09-04 06:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Vahid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you had mono in your life? If so you have Epstein Barr which will cause fatigue.
2007-09-04 07:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by S P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋