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Yet Another Post About Fatigue

Guest jhmom

By Guest jhmom
in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease

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Guest jhmom
Guest jhmom
Posted

Ok ladies and gents, I have a question about fatigue:

I was diagnosed last Sept through enterolab and have been gluten free since 9/13/03.

Since I have been gluten-free for 4 months I thought some of these symptoms would be gone by now. Do any of you suffer from extreme fatigue? I worked one day last week for 4 hours, came home and was wiped out! :huh: I ended up in bed for the rest of the day resting. I can't do too much housework at one time bacause that wipes me out.

I do not take a multi-vitamin; I have to be careful because I am on thyroid replacement and cannot take anything with chromium in it, because it speeds up your metabolism.

I just want to feel normal. Any suggestions??

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Guest jhmom
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Talking about a brain fog, I totally forgot about the article about the 80mg of Vit B-6 for depression. I am going to try that maybe it will help with the fatigue too!

Guest shar4
Guest shar4
Posted

Stacie,

After I was diagnosed, my doctor told me to continue to take the iron supplements, and then she had me start taking B12 injections and the difference was been nothing short of AMAZING. I have so much energy that I'm almost giddy, I'm sleeping better, and feeling better overall than I have in such a long time. I have to get one more B12 and then she is going to check my bloodwork again to see if my body will begin to be able to absorb it through the digestive tract or if I will continue to need the shots.

More details as they become available, and hope this helps.

sharon :lol:

Guest jhmom
Guest jhmom
Posted

Sharon:

Thanks for your reply, I will mention it to my docs. I go next week for some more bloodwork to check everything because the fatigue is bad. Thanks again

Guest eileen
Guest eileen
Posted

I also get very fatigued. I am anemic and am hypothryoid. My md tried me on iron and i just got diarrhea most people get constipated not me and I am on thyroid supplement and have been for years. I think this all goes along with Celiac.

I am putting thing together now all the different symtoms, got them all.

I have to rest every day in the afternoon, but I don't sleep well at night either.

I am not sure but I think the fatigue goes along with everything else.

Thanks for mentioning the fatigue I though I was just getting old and having to nap every afternoon.

eileen :rolleyes:

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

besides vitamin levels, low testosterone can also make you very tired.

Guest jhmom
Guest jhmom
Posted

Hi Eileen:

I am also hypothyroid and been on meds for it since 1999. My levels have been good for a while and I go to the doc on a regular basis for it, so I don't think it's my thyroid. I think the fatigue is a part of this mysterious disease. I am having blood-work done tomorrow, I am interested to know how my iron level looks like.

I too have to rest in the afternoon, usually around 2-3.

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tagger Rookie
tagger
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I fell like I'm always fatigued. I have trouble with takinf Vit B because it gives me the "jitters". Does anyone elde experience this? Also, which Vit B am I suppoed to take B6 or B12?...Thanks..Tagger

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beelzebubble Contributor
beelzebubble
Posted

hi all,

a synopsis: diagnosed 11 months ago via enterolab, been gluten free since, am hypothyroid-but i'm on meds and i tested normal a month ago, was borderline anemic and deficient in b vitamins and some others before diagnosis.

i am always so tired. i'm finding it really difficult to be productive. the fatigue can be overwhelming. i don't notice it so much when i'm at home, but i am completely and totally wiped out after 8 hours of work. i've only been working one day a week for the last few months, and even that knocks me out for a day or two. last week i worked two full days in a row and the next day i slept for 16 hours. is this usual? and is there anything i can do to help myself feel less tired?

most of my symptoms have subsided quite a bit, but the tiredness keeps hanging on. any thoughts?

carrie

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seeking-wholeness
Posted

Carrie,

I wonder if you might be experiencing what's known as "adrenal exhaustion." You might want to do a Google search on the term. A website that I have found very informative is Open Original Shared Link. Nutritional support and some supplements (like pregnenolone for women or DHEA for men) can help a lot, but the specifics differ depending on each individual's present condition. I hope you find some helpful information in your search!

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chipsnsalsa Newbie
chipsnsalsa
Posted

Beelzebubble, I have similar symptoms but they vary. Most weeks I have sustained energy throughout the day, but other weeks by 2PM I'm shot for the day. Even taking a nap doesn't help. I don't know what causes it, but it is frustrating and I'm sure related to celiac and/or the gluten-free diet. Have you had any luck diagnosing and/or treating yourself since you posted on 3/17?

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CoolCat1 Rookie
CoolCat1
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I would like to know too. I am still tired and can't get to sleep at night. I work mornings only. I sometimes rest afternoons for awhile but whether I do or not I can' t get to sleep unless I use a sleeping pill. I had Iron injections when I was anemic in May. I am still low normal and have been gluten-free for 2 months.

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