Mommyfaithe Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 This is debilitating. I can not do what I need to do....and I can't THINK. What could cause this kind of exhaustion other than lack of sleep....I just can't think far enough to figure it out. Is this another flare up of Fibro??? The pain is there, but the exhaustion is unbearable.... YAWN! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sometimes if I have been under some intense stress (physical or mental) for an extended period of time, I will feel this way. I usually have to go to bed at 8:00 p.m. and sleep until noon the next day, I feel much better after some extra sleep. Have you had some extra stress lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Could it be mono? Sorry you feel this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 This is debilitating. I can not do what I need to do....and I can't THINK. What could cause this kind of exhaustion other than lack of sleep....I just can't think far enough to figure it out. Is this another flare up of Fibro??? The pain is there, but the exhaustion is unbearable.... YAWN! Faithe Some kind of virus your body is fighting? Low iron levels? Low thyroid? Adrenal burnout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 The times I have been like that dh has run for a pregnancy test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 :grouphug: virus low iron hormones pms bad bed fibro flare, yes I'd try eating something high in iron (cream of wheat) a shower and a nap. Hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Have you had your iron and Vit D levels checked recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 When I felt that way a few years ago I went to the Dr. and they said I had low iron. After I took an iron supplement for a week I felt like superwoman! Hope you figure it out.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 My first thought was mono - and the other suggestions that have been made are also quite likely. I think you need to see the doctor. Please update us.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 One of my sisters had low thyroid and that's how she was. Her bloodwork was actually in the low normal range, but low thyroid symptoms can exist for years before it shows up in the bloodwork. Her dr. went ahead and put her on medication based on her symptoms and she felt immensely better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I get like this and was intrigued by some of the answers. My thyroid is on the low end of normal from a MEDICAL standpoint, and I believe it would be below normal from a nutritional/naturopath. I get like this when under stress. My husband and I both have been under tremendous stress caring for my parents and his mother, on top of four kids, on top of 37 animals. We've been burnt out. We're on the mend, but any stress will throw me over the edge and cause me to feel as you say, as well as give me migraines. Have you used antibiotics much in your life? Could you have candida? I also felt like that regularly before I cured myself of candida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Fibromyalgia is a syndrome - a collection of symptoms. There can be many underlying causes for these symptoms. And yes, one major symptom in fibro is exhaustion. In peeling back the layers of my fibromyalgia the Dr. has discovered a vitamin D deficiency, thyroid problems, digestions problems (trouble absorbing nutrients from food), adrenal problems, parasites, etc. Two books that have helped me and my Dr. on this journey have been: "Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue" by Dr. R. Murphree "Adrenal Fatigue" by Dr. J. Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Have you had your iron and Vit D levels checked recently? :iagree: I'd want to rule these out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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