Question:
What about someone with the same symptoms only 21 years old? Shouldn't I be at peak health?
I am sleepy and EXHAUSTED seriously ALL the time. My mental clarity has basically been going down the tubes, I trip over words and can't think of things to say, and things end up coming out all confusing. I used to not be this way at all. I am a very intelligent person who annunciates very well, but you wouldn't know that anymore.
I have gained a lot of weight in the past year, about 80 pounds. And it's not because I got lazy, I was working out all the time, and was still gaining wieght rapidly. Now, I am too tired to even think about starting a workout.
I have had my thyroid checked but the test came back "normal". Anyone have any ideas?
Answer:
You need to rule out hormone problems. It can be low thyroid, low adrenal output, low testostereone, low growth hormone, high prolactin, hyperinsulemia (diabetes), or a combination of any or all of these. Just because your thyroid is normal doesn't mean your other hormones are normal. Sudden large weight gain is a sign of adrenal problems which can include adrenal tumors, even cancer. Get to a doctor and have blood tests for prolactin, TSH, cortisol, IGF-1, testosterone, LH, FSH, and sugar. These tests are relatively inexpensive but can pinpoint very hard to find problems.
Hormone problems can cause a very large array of symptoms including, depression, sleep problems, muscle/join pain, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, dry mouth and nose, frequent infections, yeast infections, course skin, blurred vision and even permanent vision loss.
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I'm usually extremely tired as well and i'm only 23. I've been to doctors who seem to think there is nothing wrong with me so I gave up. Up until August of 2001 i used to work and come home and sleep, and i was lucky to wake up from a nap and actuall get something done.
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Eat a lot of raw fruits and vegetables. In about six months you will have your problem solved.
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Hi,
I know it is frustrating. Best wishes.
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