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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Fatigue?
Posted on
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Question : I did meth for two years but that was over ten years ago. I go to the gym everyday and I feel tired all day everyday. Why? and what can I do or take to stop from being tired?
Brief Answer:
Medical causes should be excluded first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern!
In my opinion your symptoms now have nothing to do with your history of meth use.
If I were your treating doctor I would order some tests to exclude the most common cause for feeling tired including:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia.If you have hemoglobin under 13 mg/dl you have anemia.
-Sugar blood test to exclude Diabetes. A fasting glucose over 126 mg/dl means you have Diabetes.
-Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland ) can be the cause.You should test thyroid function :FT3,FT4,TSH.
If these tests result normal then I would think other possibility like:
-Sleep apnoea
-Stress and anxiety
-Sleep problems (insomnia)
So I suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
-You should eat eat regular meals and healthy snacks every three to four hours, rather than a large meal less often.
-Drink plenty of fluids.
-Sleep well (go to bed and get up in the morning at the same time everyday; avoid naps through the day, and have a hot bath before bed).
-Avoid caffeine taking and cut down alcohol.
-Taking multivitamin supplements and omega 3 fish oil can help feel better.
Hope my answer has helped.
If you have any additional question or doubt to clarify,please feel free to ask.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Medical causes should be excluded first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern!
In my opinion your symptoms now have nothing to do with your history of meth use.
If I were your treating doctor I would order some tests to exclude the most common cause for feeling tired including:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia.If you have hemoglobin under 13 mg/dl you have anemia.
-Sugar blood test to exclude Diabetes. A fasting glucose over 126 mg/dl means you have Diabetes.
-Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland ) can be the cause.You should test thyroid function :FT3,FT4,TSH.
If these tests result normal then I would think other possibility like:
-Sleep apnoea
-Stress and anxiety
-Sleep problems (insomnia)
So I suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
-You should eat eat regular meals and healthy snacks every three to four hours, rather than a large meal less often.
-Drink plenty of fluids.
-Sleep well (go to bed and get up in the morning at the same time everyday; avoid naps through the day, and have a hot bath before bed).
-Avoid caffeine taking and cut down alcohol.
-Taking multivitamin supplements and omega 3 fish oil can help feel better.
Hope my answer has helped.
If you have any additional question or doubt to clarify,please feel free to ask.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
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