nick007 wrote:
Knofskia wrote:
Years ago, I was diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. Since then, I have been taking a daily vitamin D3. I am on the low end of normal weight, and I walk for 2 hours, once or twice a day. I still struggle with fatigue.
Recently, I was also diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. But the doctor did not prescribe any medications. So, I increased my water and salt intake, and wear prescribed compression stockings. ...And still struggle with fatigue.
Who knows what diagnosis will pop up next? Or if it will finally fix the problem?
Have you ever looked into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Some docs don't really believe it is a real thing but a good doc would be willing to investigate & try things. There may also be a chance that you have sleep problems. Poor sleep can cause fatigue. My girlfriend may have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. She gets dizzy doing things like showering, changing various positions, or exerting herself too much. She has LOTS of various seemingly unrelated issues & problems thou that her doc doesn't really care to investigate. She needs to get a new doc but it's difficult rite now with the Covid stuff. Lots of docs want to do telehealth & are not letting new patients have office appointments unless it is something serious & urgent.
Sleep was the first thing I tried to work on before consulting with a doctor. I tried setting up a regular sleep schedule. I tried a white noise machine - which did help me get into a deeper, more dream-filled sleep. I tried melatonin - which was a bad experience for me. When I took the melatonin, immediately after taking it, I
had to go to sleep. It hurt so much fighting the effects if I tired to stay awake (because I forgot to take care of something before bed, for example).
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has no associated treatment plan as far as I know. So, I am not sure what benefit there is from getting that diagnosis.
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