I have T minor and the Dr. says that it won't have any affect on the quality of my life except the fact that I'll always feel fatigued and light-headed for the rest of my life. I don't know if this situation is livable so I'm not sure if there are any possible cures. Any ideas?
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Try sublingual vitamin B12, available in most health food stores and on the internet.  B12 is considered the "energy vitamin" and may help with the fatigue and dizziness.  I have T minor, and B12 helps a lot.  Regular B12 tablets (the kind you swallow) aren't as effective.  The sublingual B12 (the kind you dissolve under your tongue) gets into your blood stream more efficiently, and you'll benefit more from it.
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Your iron may be low.  I take Zoloft also and the Zoloft may add to the tiredness cause it causes drowsiness.  If you're young you just might be changing in your body, but I am anemic and always tired and thirsty.  So I take a women's vitamin.  Stay away from so much sugar and pasta (that breaks down as sugar).  Sugar can drop your energy also.  I pray you're not diabetic, my mother is so I know how you feel with your father.  Take care of yourself and get ample rest.  Your concentration might also be from anxiety.  I am bipolar so I have to take an antidepressant (Zoloft) and a medicine for anxiety, jitters, and loss of concentration (Seroquel).  I am a better person, more relaxed and calm, but I sleep a lot.  Hope this helped!
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You are young and it will fluxuate for a while longer.  You might also talk to your doc to see the medicinal options that may give you more control and regularity.
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have you heard of c.b.t cognitive behaviour therapy? i suffered realy badly from depression for years it started when i was 14 and got worse as i had my 3 children but then a doctor refered me for c.b.t and it was brilliant honestly i still get lows but then thats just life c.b.t really shows you a different way of looking at things and it lasts too and no pills which is fab! hope you feel better soon x
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Try group therapy.  There are free ones.  Look in the newspaper under the community calendar.  There are ones through churches, different clubs and hospitals.  Being able to anonymously talk about things may very well help.  Also, you should try to exercise and eat healthy.  This certainly can affect your hormones, etc...  Search out things you've always wanted to do and do them.  Make an effort to enjoy yourself.  Even when you would rather just sleep, do something.  If the sun is shining, go outside.  It is not easy recovering from depression.  Half the battle is making yourself aware that the only true cure is making the choice to be positive and happy.  It is terribly hard to do.  I did have the help of welbutrin (anti-depressant) for about 3 months to help me through some serious depression.  It simply gave me more energy.  Other than that, I just had to realize that depression comes from within me.  There is no outside source.  I didn't become depressed because I was going through bad things.  Lots of people go through bad stuff all the time and they are not depressed.  It was my mind and heart.  I finally decided I wanted to be happy and consciously made an effort to be so.
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I know from experience. Trial drugs do NOT work. I was placed on several medications. I have lived with the condition 16 years ...mine started at puberty. I was 13. Sometimes, excessive sweating, cramping, bleeding and lack of bleeding. irregular cycles, fatigue..all are part of this...I only know of one thing that relieved SOME of the syptoms...the PILL...thats it...trust me I was on many trials medications...don't do it!!!
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Wow.....this disease usually strikes young adults in their early 30's. My sister has had it for 10 years and a close friend has had it for almost 15 years. MS is different for both of them. My sister has long periods of time when she's fine and then she'll have spells of being extremely tired and the muscles in her legs are like jelly......my friend goes to the National Health Institute periodically for a new kind of medication given by needle. The new medication is given on a case by case basis.  Without the medicine her systems are chronic.... no energy ....loses her balance....blurred vision.....unable to stand. With the medication she still has those symptoms but not quite so bad. It's a hell of a disease. Has your friend had a 2nd opinion?
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To me it sounds like depression.   I suffered from depression for years.  I wasn't necessarily suicidal, but tired as could be.  A lot of times doctors do miss this major symptom of depression.  Also, did you have blood tests, cause thyroid problems can cause severe tiredness as well.  Perhaps find another doctor to give you a second opinion.  If you're that tired there has to be something wrong.  That is just not normal.  good luck :)
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sure i've heard of it.  but i'm in med school so that's expected.  however, my gramma did have it a while back.  apparently, it's probably just about the most awful thing you can suffer from.  you're constanly sick and dizzy no matter what you do.  i'd probly kill myself if i got it.
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My child was diagnosed with this condition. Conventional medical experts pushed medications and said they would be for life.  Go the alternative road.  THere is NO harm in trying.  All of my son's symptoms disappeared when we treated food and environmental allergies.  Get and read the following 2 books used from Amazon: 1. IS THis Your Child, Doris Rapp, MD 2. Food Allergy Cure, Ellen Cutler, MD   Just do it!  You will be glad you didi!
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If this is actually true you are ruining your health. Your body needs at least 7 hours of sound sleep to repair cells in the body and the brain.\nIf you dont get SLEEP here is what will happen and it can start happening after a week of little sleep:\n\nYour hair will start falling out/thining\nYour eyes will feel week and blurry\nYour blood pressure will elevate\nYour cholesterol will elevate (bad type)\nYou will lose muscles and get weaker\nYou will start gaining weight\nYour body will not be able to break down sugars and fats\nYour body will get less oxygen\nYour will depleat your body of vitamins and minerals \nAnd this is only the start.\n\nMy sons friend was only getting one or two hours of sleep a night and going to college and working late. He started having all kinds of problems even some of the ones above. He still has a bad backache even though he is sleeping well now (the last 6 mos).\nSome of the damage can stick around a long time. The body must get sleep to repair cells and for rest and for your brain to rest too.\n\nIt is dangerous to not get sleep as you can fall asleep anywhere at anytime. The body just shuts down. You could be driving, walking, in school, or anywhere. \nI know it happened to me when I was a teen.
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I have had it since I was a little kid. No cure but there are drugs that can help. The side affects stopped me from using them.
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Sounds like depression.\n\nDepression is a very common condition that is believed by many experts to be the number one cause of disability in the world. In the U.S.,17% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives. An estimated 19 million people in the U.S. are currently suffering from depression. Depression is more common in women then in men, with 25% of women suffering from depression severe enough to warrant treatment at least once during their lifetime. \n\nIt’s important to remember that depression is an illness that affects both the body and mind. It is not something that we can just wish away or “snap out of”, nor is it a sign of a weak character. The good news about depression is that almost everyone suffering from this condition can be helped with treatment, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression. \n\nAccording to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the main symptoms and signs of depression are the following:\n\n-Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood \n-Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism \n-Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness \n-Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex \n-Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down" \n-Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions \n-Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping \n-Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain \n-Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts \n-Restlessness, irritability \n-Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain \n\nIf you have been experiencing several of these symptoms to a degree that they have impaired or affected your life, talk to your doctor. He or she can help you find out whether or not you are suffering from depression and direct you to appropriate resources for treatment and recovery.\n\nTreatment of depression may include antidepressant medication, professional counseling such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination of the two. \n\nProfessional counseling may be all that you need for mild to moderate depression.\n \nIf your early symptoms are severe, your initial treatment most likely will include both antidepressants and professional counseling. \n\nHospitalization may be necessary if you show warning signs of suicide, such as thoughts or plans about harming yourself or another person, detachment from reality (psychosis), or excessive use of alcohol or drugs.
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I think you should see a doc.  You've stated all the classic signs- the crying, losing interest, feeling worthless, and the cycle.  BUT- there are a lot of side-effects from teens using anti-depressants.  They only prescribe them for extreme cases and are closely monitored, as they can actually may make the depression worse.  \n\nMaybe you could try counseling.  It has been proven to work for some people.  Also, if you can, try getting out of the house.  Volunteer, exercise, take a class.... it will help to build your self-esteem up- not to mention the endorphins and energy from the exercise.  Another thing that causes depression symptoms to worsen is too much sugar in your diet.  They give you a high-like happy feeling, and then leave you feeling like crap until you eat more.  \n\nDon't let anyone tell you how to feel.  You're old enough to recognize when your body is out of whack, and you seem like an intelligent woman.  You're mom might be trying to support you by telling you you'll be fine, but there's no harm in merely talking to a doctor.  If you've got the guts- which a lot of people with depression don't- then go for it.
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I understand how you feel, because I did sometimes, but not that serious, how to deal with?\n\nEat your three main meals regularly, don't eat too over much, at the night time, don't eat too much, just 7% is OK, because while you sleep, they also working some nutrition for your body, but not come from the food.\n\nSleep regularly, because the body clock doesn't recognize your sleeping time, that may leads to problem of your body function. So that's also makes you headache\n\nRelax yourself and don't eat anything before you straight to bed 30 mins or 1 hour before!\n\nDon't think about any working data in your brain, on the contrary, think about the happy things.\n\nWhere you sleep, should be not near by the electronic stuff, like computer, TV set, Stereo set, or any digital thing, and especially your cell phone.....!!!!!\n\nOpen little window slot, and let the air comes in for good ventilation.\n\nI hope they will help you a little!!! Good luck!
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I've heard both theories as well, I had mono a few years ago, I didn't fully feel well for about 6 months. I had no energy, and tired very easily. Just take it easy, get A LOT of rest. There is nothing you can really do except make yourself comfortable. Hopefully your symptoms won't last that long, mine lasted about 3 weeks, and then I was just really tired...feel better!!!
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I have the same problem.  At first, I got diagnosed with depression, but I don't think that is it, because now, years later, I'm definitely not depressed, but I'm still really tired.  In another era, people might have called it "laziness", but I think it's something more physiological.  My aunt has the same problem, and she deals with it by sleeping 10 hours a night.  Personally, I don't think that's a very good solution.\n\nI went to my doctor about it some years back, and he called it "hypersomnia", and prescribed me Provigil, which works GREAT.  It's the most-prescribed drug for narcolepsy, and works by stopping your brain from responding to the chemical that makes you go to sleep against your will, like when you're driving down the highway at night and you get that "head nod" feeling.  The downside is, it's very expensive if you don't good prescription drug insurance coverage ($5-10 per day, depending on dosage).\n\nOnce I switched off my parents' insurance to insurance that wouldn't cover 80% of cost, I started trying Ritalin and it worked okay, but made me jittery and messed with my stomach.  Now I'm taking Adderall, which is better than Ritalin in terms of jitteriness and stomach issues, but still not as good as Provigil (which had virtually no side effects for me, and I could even drink coffee while taking it without issues).\n\nI've also been trying to exercise more and eat a better diet for the last 3 or 4 months, and I think it's been helping me be more functional while tired, though it doesn't make me want to sleep any less.  But it also has helped me feel better about my life in general, so I still recommend exercise and improved diet, regardless of your tiredness issue.\n\nIn any case, my overall advice is, if you have insurance, go see your doctor about it, and see if you can get a prescription for your "hypersomnia" symptoms.  If you aren't on insurance, you might want to hold off on getting diagnosed with anything until you get insurance, though, because otherwise it'll be a "pre-existing condition" and not covered for a year or two (at the least).\n\nBTW, Adderall XR is generic now, and you can get 30 days supply for about $2 a day at Wal-Mart, which is a pretty good deal compared to say, coffee, which is less effective, and harder on your physiology, in my experience.  Good luck!