I get plenty of sleep at night but I feel exhausted all the time. I could go to sleep at any time of the day and sleep all day all the time. Could low iron in the blood cause this?
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Low iron is definitely a possibility.\nI was diagnosed with having low iron as well as being anemic and I felt exhausted all of the time. But I had no idea until I almost passed out and had bloodwork done at the doctor's office.\nAlso, it could be an indication of diabetes or a thyroid condition.\nIt could be a many number of potential health problems. I suggest seeing your physician and having bloodwork done.
242903
If your iron levels are higher than13 ppm., then you are probably getting enough iron from your diet.  Cook in an iron skillet to be safe.  I know iron supplements are kind of gross, but iron is inportant in yur babies ability to form red blood cells for itself.  Best wishes
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I have found that severe anemia does strange things to periods as well.  If you have been advised by your doctor that you are anemic, you may want to continue taking iron supplements.  I had interminable periods, spotting at other times and at still other times horrifically heavy flow, when I started taking an iron supplement in the AM and one in the PM, viola!  Cured -after several decades of Doctors running all sorts of expensive and inconclusive tests.\n\nIt does sound as if a Doctor visit is in order for you. However,if all the tests are inconclusive. Don't give up.  Sometimes there are incredibly simple solutions available.
487734
sometimes our bodies just need time to rest. but if this goes on too long i would contact your doctor and see if you are low on iron or something. good luck. merry christmas.
193729
low iron level maybe, you might be anemic... you should take a daily vitamin.
605448
Defiantly sounds like BIG time depression!\nSee a doctor gets some med.'s\nOR could be some lack of something: iron...\nI'd really go see a doctor!
375596
I have my days where I seem to not sleep, I also loose the eating feeling. I try to keep fluids at least and drink V8 or tomato juice. The V8 will help with the weakness because of all the vegetables.
160323
There could be any number of reasons contributing to fatigue.  I suggest you explore your day to day life before rushing off to the doctor or self diagnosing depression.  How active are you?  You may think that excercise will wear you out, but infact it does just the opposite.  Excercise realease endorphins which are the bodies very own, NATURAL, happy chemicals.  You will feel much more enegetic if you get 20-30 minutes of physical activity daily. [it doesn't have to be strenuous either... go for a walk, do some yoga, take the stairs, park further away from the buildings in which you are visiting, ride a bicycle, jump rope! Anything!]  Secondly, what kinds of food are you taking into your body on a daily basis?  Are you eating healthy food... or junk?  Sugar (sucrose) makes you tired for sure!  So if you have a sweet tooth and you nurture it generously, you will cause highs and lows in your blood sugar levels, which could lead to diabetis.  Any food that is natural to mother Earth will provide you with oodles of energy... but you can't just look at it, you have to eat it!  And as always, drink lots of water.  Start with your diet and excercise first and foremost. Lastly, make sure you are getting enough sleep.  You said you get 8 hours of sleep, but did you know that the body operates optimally if you are in bed for sleep  by (the latest) 10pm!  Your body should be in a state of deep sleep by the time midnight rolls around as the hours between 12am-3am are when your bidy undergoes repair.  It is very crucial that your body is given full range of hours to repair itself so it releases toxins and battles physical stress.  Also remember, too much sleep will make you tired just as too little sleep will make you tried.  Take the middle path and keep a positive attitude and most likely you won't need to waste your money on a doctor who will give you similar advise!
470674
Ask ur dr for a stool softener. Constipation is a side effect of iron.
602147
maybe you should check to see if you have low iron levels in your blood. it might cause lack of energy. take some vitamins and try to get some rest if possible. I was anemic once and was tired all the time. iron pills helped me. maybe you need fruit or something in your diet.  sometimes the thyroid gland can malfunction and cause problems.  check it out and I hope you feel better soon.
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I have Hashimoto's but I didn't have cancer. I get the dry skin and tiredness too. When you say you're not underactive, these are all signs that you are - is it just that your blood test results are 'normal'?\n\nMy doctor usually allows me to go slightly 'hyper' according to the blood test results, as within normal makes me too tired to function.\n\nThere is a very good thyroid and Hashimoto's forum on about.com.\nhttp://thyroid.about.com/
301662
You may be low on iron.  Go to your doctor and get a blood test.  Vitamin B-12 is also a good energy booster.
531500
Your body's metabolism - energy/calorie burning - adjusts constantly.  So, by sleeping too much and not getting exercise, you are setting your body's thermostat very low.  This may just be a phase that you are going through, but you need to try to find activities to occupy yourself to keep from sleeping too much.  Make sure that you are sleeping at appropriate times, by 10:00 p.m. and up by 7:00 a.m. at the latest most nights.  If you are still tired and cannot control it - you need to ask your mom to see a doctor and have your thyroid checked just to be safe.  An underactive thyroid makes you feel tired constantly.\n\nGood luck.
410883
Well this could be both physical and emotional? Depression makes many stay in bed and very tired, but also low blood sugar, mono, ect. You need to make an apt. with your medical doctor so he/she can take blood work. This is the place to start. If you know you are depressed although, you can either talk to your medical doctor or you can speak to a professional about whats going on. I would speak to your medical doctor first and let him order blood work for you. It may be just that you like to sleep. Good Luck and please make an appointment with you doctor!
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Its possible you aren't getting enough sleep.\n\nIts possible you aren't eating right.  Maybe you're not getting enough protein or even fat, both of which can make you feel a little more energetic.\n\nIf there's any chance you have a little depression you would not always have the energy to work out.\n\nIf you live under unrelenting stress its possible your adrenal gland has "run out of juice" and cannot produce sufficient cortisol for you to be able to exercise without feeling depleted.  ("Adrenal fatigue" causes people to feel depleted rather than invigorated by exercise.)
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I really don't think chocolate will do more but satisfy a craving and make you gain weight.If you are feeling weak and tired all the time,maybe you should have your dr check your hemoglobin you could be anemic,you could try some Over the counter Iron Pills.
102201
Yeah, I've just always had trouble sleeping, and seem to function a lot better at night.  It's not like I hate the sun, or anything, but when I'm not distracted by everything else going on, I feel a lot more relaxed and focused.  In fact, I should be doing my homework at the moment...oops.  Little too relaxed. :)