I am a nursing mother of a 9 month old baby.  Lately I have beed feeling overly tired.  What is the cause?
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its normal. just try to tap a nap everytime ur baby takes a nap. i've breastfed both my babies - im still nursing my 8 month old.
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There could be so many underlying causes.  I would go to a doctor to help you assess what it could be.  You really can't tell unless you do.\n\nYou could be dehydrated.  Try drinking 6-8 cups of water a day and take in salty things like pretzels or Gatorade.\n\nIt could be stress.  Stress can make you feel physically tired.\n\nYou could be low on iron.  If so your red blood count might be low, meaning your anemic.  If you are a female, your period can cause you to be anemic.  A womens suppplement with iron can help with that.\n\nMaybe you are lacking in certain vitamins.  Do you take a vitamin supplement?\n\nYou could even have another underlying illness.  The doctor would be your best bet.  Best wishes!
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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.
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Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby....cause I buy my babies lots of Christmas presents!\n\nOr after a day of shopping...I'm So Tired.\n\nOr when my credit card bills come in from Christmas...Money (That's What I Want).
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No ,it's not normal. I also had this many years as a teen and up to my 40s. Dr. said you must have had mono back then, so you're immune system is impared. Also took many supplements and extra vitamins. Helped some.Then after nursing my dying mother,moving ,going through lots of emotional,stuff.Found that stress and procastion, seemed to add to my tiredness. New life ,excersise ,be happy, let go of some of,[I've got to].tackle chores you don't like first.Also new Doctor said I have chronic fatique, put me on anti-depression meds,and something pepole with narcolseply take. Feel much better,and I'm a senior. Go to Dr.until they listen to you. ALSO BE LIVING LIFE DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO.Excersize is not an option .Walking is great. It starts with the first step .Fake it till you make it.It's your life ,laugh ,be interested in things you see on walks,and soon you won't have to fake it. Please let me hear from you later on,so I'll know how you're doing.LOVE YOURSELF!!!!
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Just reading your question you sound like a wonderful person..first you gave up a good job but your priority was your baby (who you love more than life itself) and your husband is happy with you and your kids love you..couple of questions?..has it been very long since you had your baby?..could you be suffering from post-partum depression?..Could you just be depressed?..Please talk with your doctor about your concerns..So much about our lives today are busy and as women we are caregivers. We ignore our needs. Your feelings   and thoughts may be a chemical imbalance in your brain (you have no control of) often just talking with a mental health clinician can help you pinpoint why you have those feelings and how to re-direct them or change your focus..Be happy (I know how simple this sounds) Sometimes the money becomes the focus and it doesn't let you see how important your family and your life is..I wish you the very best.. Let this new move be a new start for you and your family..sounds exciting but busy...
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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!
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There is such a thing as too much sleep - you can sleep too long and feel groggy and loggy the rest of the day.\n\nOr your body may be telling you that it's time to catch up after a couple of weeks or months of stress, constant going, or pressure.
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yes, it's 'normal' you have different hormones raging through your body, you are getting used to the stress of being a mom and your new role in life, you are tired and maybe deep down you're a little mad at him for something... who knows, but you're not alone girl.
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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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Well if you are on any drugs right now that could be affecting you!  I know I was on a drug and it made me so incredibly tired!  I am now off that drug and I am great!  If this isn't the case perhaps you need to try energy drinks or see if you are getting enough iron!  Iron is very important and a lot of women are lacking in this department!  Try eating some foods high in iron like broccoli and nuts!  Good luck!  I know how horrible it is to be tired!  Also try planning things to get you excited!
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Feeling tired all the time.  Mood swings, crying for no reason.  Sometimes your mind might wander off, lack of concentration.  Breasts feel tight, cold weather makes the nipples sore.  Sometimes even having to urinate often.\nAlso depends of the woman.  My two pregnancies were different.  I didn't even know I was pregnant the first time around.  The second time I had only a few symptoms.  My sister-in-law threw up her first three months.  She thought that she had the flu for three weeks.  It dawned on her that she might have something else going on than the flu.  Second pregnancy that time.
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Maybe vitamins, caffeine, exercise, or even cutting back the night time sleep hours...too much sleep can also cause tiredness.
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well... i don't know what is wrong with me all of a sudden but it seems like since i got pregnant i have asthma or something and my through feels like my tubes are all puffy inside so when i laugh when i'm out of breath i sould like mutley on that old racing cartoon. there's like barely any noise coming out, it just sounds like wheezing.
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Try to fit some exercise in your day.  That way you'll feel tired when you actually need to fall asleep, which you probably don't feel tired at, since it seems you're drinking a lot of sugary and caffinated drinks.  Those make you feel the sugar high and then crash after a while, making you more tired than before.  You'll get a better night's sleep, and if you need to have coffee, have one not many.  Eat healthy foods too.  Carbs with sugar make you even more tired.
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I had this problem. too!\nI really thought it was something with my heart...\nI went to doctor and he said that was just a result on stress and overworking (overstudying)... So, he said that the best thing is just relax and go to the gym to energize there...\nI did that...\nI started to go to the gym: not so often and i didn't work out very much...But, it helped..\nAnd, i started to eat a little less (but i didn't eat too much, just though to let you know :) )...and because of that i begun to feel lighter and all pains gone...\nHope, that will help at least a little bit :)\nHope that nothing serious with you\nTake care
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It could be Mononeucleousis = Glandular Fever\nIt could be Depression\nIt could be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\nIt could be due to early pregrancy\n\nEither way it doesn't simply sound like you're feeling just a bit tired, it seems your energy levels and completely rock bottom even if you sleep well (oh boy afraid to say can I relate to this)...\n\n...the reasons could be several.  If due to your new medication; maybe it's a permanent side effect of them but as you are quite new to them then maybe it's just the adjusting time?  Hopefully it's that because if it is it will soon balance itself out.  Most medications make us feel tired first (antibiotics for example; when I have to take them I feel worse in first few days and completely exhausted but that's always the case, body just needs to adjust).\n\nEither way - DO talk to your Doctor about it and seek advice; help and support - as it's not easy being exhausted all of the time, it affects your quality of life in general.\n\nGood luck\n\n:-)\n\nHannah