Post viral fatigue

[Freamon]

Get your vitamin D levels checked as well. Many people suffer from D3 deficiency without knowing it, and the symptoms can be similar to chronic fatigue.

Is there somewhere you can get all these done at once??

[MarillionFan]

I'm constantly run down. I put down to the fact i;m working 70 odd hours a week, drinking too much, not exercising enough, driving 400 odd miles, sleeping badly and worse I almost had my bleeding arm cut off.

Do you hear me whining on?

[suityou01]

Is there somewhere you can get all these done at once??

Certainly not on the NHS

[mudskipper]

Yep - in the majority of cases of fatigue, no underlying medical reason is found

But still worth yourself checked out!

As others have said, stress can be quite debilitating. If you're feeling low that can also cause fatigue, but I always think its kinda catch 22 - you're hardly likely to be life and soul of the party if you're knackered.

Anaemia and thyroid problems are common causes in women, but both can affect men too.

What you eat can also affect you - I find cutting out wheat for a couple of weeks perks me up.

Regular sleep patterns, less alcohol, more exercise - we all know the drill...

[norrahe]

Sounds lie you're stressed and getting ill because of it, but hey none of us are doctors so go and speak to the local quack, who will probably be no help whatsoever.

Best to make sure you're eating well, taking supplements, not drinking too much booze and getting a decent nights sleep.

Stress does catch up with you and before you know it, you're ill all the time.

[Zippy]

Do you hear me whining on?

<cough> yes

[MaryPoppins]

Anyone had it? How did you get it diagnosed? I have been ill for 13 weeks and steadily sinking lower. I had a week off a couple of weeks ago to try and get back on top, but it wasn't really a week off as I was chasing round after social workers, doctors and nurses while visiting my Grandfather in hospital.

I saw the doc a couple of weeks ago and he hinted at post viral fatigue as I have not really ever recovered from a bout of flu about 13 weeks ago. He has arranged blood tests, but the first time round they cocked the dates up and I have my second appointment this Wednesday.

It sometimes really irks me when people just give you a tap on the back and say, you'll be alright old chap, and all the time you just feel yourself sinking lower and lower. And the doctors just don't appear to listen and just put you on waiting lists for tests.

Can't I just keep ODing on vitamin C until it fecks off?

Is your doc any good?

Do you take any vitamin B supplements?

Also, am not actually being sarky here, but did you suffer from post viral something a while back? Might not have been you, but am sure I've read something similar on here a while back. If it was you, and you do find it hard to recover from illness, it is probably good news you're having blood tests etc. Like Zip says, it may well all be stress related.

[suityou01]

Is your doc any good?

Do you take any vitamin B supplements?

Also, am not actually being sarky here, but did you suffer from post viral something a while back? Might not have been you, but am sure I've read something similar on here a while back. If it was you, and you do find it hard to recover from illness, it is probably good news you're having blood tests etc. Like Zip says, it may well all be stress related.

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It's odd as I have been craving marmite recently. Had lashings of it on toast this evening and do feel a little brighter - although still very weak.

Apparently stress can deplete the body of vitamin B, and vit B deficiency symptoms are a lot like PVF.

[OwlHoot]

Best to make sure you're eating well, taking supplements, not drinking too much booze and getting a decent nights sleep.

WSS, but I wouldn't take any iron supplements until you get the result of that haemochromatosis DNA test I mentioned. Seriously.

edit: BTW, have you been tested for Addison's Disease

The symptoms of Addison's disease develop insidiously, and it may take some time to be recognized. The most common symptoms are fatigue, lightheadedness upon standing or while upright, muscle weakness, fever, weight loss, difficulty in standing up, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, sweating, changes in mood and personality, joint and muscle pains. Some have marked cravings for salt or salty foods due to the urinary losses of sodium.[2] Affected individuals may note increased tanning

[PRC1964]

It's odd as I have been craving marmite recently. Had lashings of it on toast this evening and do feel a little brighter - although still very weak.

I'm not 100% sure, but I do think I read somewhere that liking marmite means you have a brain tumour.

I am almost 100% sure that asking for a diagnosis online means you have a personality disorder.

I'm also 100% sure that I should have bothered typing all this.