Re: Please describe the level of fatigue you experience

[Guest guest]

I wake up utterly exhausted - mornings are the worst for me. If there

is not anything that I absolutely MUST do, I don't leave the house. I

think debilitating is a good word for it. I nap whenever possible but

wake up unrefreshed.

The fatigue used to be worse in the few days right before my period,

with a few days after it where I felt a bit better, but I have had a

hysterectomy and now I'm sorry to say it's like that all the time.

Never thought I'd wish for a period again!

Learning all this new info is daunting, but this site is great. Hope

it helps.

- (in UK)

> Hi everyone. I am trying to learn as much as I can.

>

> Please describe the level of fatigue you experience. Mine is usually

> debilitating. Also, every day around 4:00 in the afternoon, it feels

> like someone sedates me.

>

> For women, do your cycles and/or PMS make the adrenal fatigue worse?

>

> Thank you.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Carol. Do you feel your thyroid treatment is optimal? When

mine was not, I had to sleep in the afternoon no matter what was going

on.

I understand when you say you don't plan things at night because you

are afraid you will fall asleep.

I hope things improve for all of us soon!

[Guest guest]

It's weird how it happens too, finding the underlined cause is the

hardest thing...was it from thyroid meds being inadequate for too long?

is it a lingering virus? do I have chronic fatigue syndrome even? is it

the pituitary not working?

Finding a doc who understands is the best bet, and even then affording

to see a doc who understands fatigue is even harder, a lot dont accpet

insurance. Don't waist your time if your doc tells you you dont have a

problem, they often will unless you've got full blown addisons disease.

Good Luck,

this is a great place to get the help you need!!!

Actually, this is the ONLY place I've gotten the help I need.

>

> Hi , thanks for the reply.

>

> Yes I have the dizziness also. I also feel woozy and just really

ill.

> I too can barely move when I get my period.

>

> Yes if more doctors took this seriously, people would not get so sick.

>

> It is good to know that I am not alone, but I am sorry you have this.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I am sorry your fatigue is so horrible. I have a

really hard time in the morning also. I posted before that it feels

like I am glued to the bed.

I am also sorry the hysterectomy seems to have made it worse. Have you

had your other hormone levels checked?

I am very glad to have found this site!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rosie. I always know when it is 4:00 without having to look at

the clock.

By tinies, do you mean children? It has to be hard caring for them

when this hits.

It seems everyone has a worsening of symptoms with their cycles. I

guess because all the homrones are inter-related?

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks Rosie. I always know when it is 4:00 without having to look

> at the clock.

> By tinies, do you mean children? It has to be hard caring for them

> when this hits.

Yes, I mean small children. Yes it is hard. I feel so guilty all the

time.

<proud> Fairly recent pics here:

http://www.scat.demon.co.uk/Clementine/

Rosie/5

[Guest guest]

I don't think my thyroid is optimal yet (my free Ts are on the low side), though

I am much

better than I used to be. Some days I actually feel really good, but then I get

my hopes up,

and a couple days later that fatigue and soreness comes back and ruins it all.

What a life we lead huh?

Carol

>

> Thanks Carol. Do you feel your thyroid treatment is optimal? When

> mine was not, I had to sleep in the afternoon no matter what was going

> on.

>

[Guest guest]

Yes Carol, what a life! From my experience, it can take time to get

the thyroid regulated. Sounds familiar eh? Everthing takes time!

Here is hoping to more good days!

[Guest guest]

Hi Rosie. Your babies are beautiful! I love the photos The one

where they are on the slide is really cool!

Please do not feel guilty. It is not your fault you are not 100%. You

will get there. When you do, you will make up for lost time.