How Should Constant Pain And Fatigue Be Treated In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Thu, 31 May 2018

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Question : Hi! I'm an almost 73 yr old woman and am constantly in pain and tired. I eat right. I have an under-active tyroid which I am being treated for, I have a UTI, which I am being treated for, as a matter of fact all of the things I am going to mention, I am being treated for my multiple specialists. BUT, I am ALWAYS tired, no energy at all and I would like to know if there are any suppliments I could take to help. I want to be as active as I feel like being, including with my husband, if you get my drift, lol. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Supplements to be added for your symptoms;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
To improve the general well- being all the above mentioned pathologies should be treated.
Especially thyroid hormone disbalance is a very important factor, contributing to fatigue and loss of libido.
Of course at your age, low estrogen is a major component of low libido, that is why topical estrogen creams can help.
I would suggest VitD supplements to improve fatigue and protect against cardiovascular risk.
I would suggest to check also cortisol level, often a low cortisol ( adrenal failure) can cause the above mentioned symptoms .
Discuss with your treating physian about the above mentioned suggestions.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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