Im soo sleeepy! - Page 2

Withnail · 16th March 2006, 2:48pm

Aye, i was just suggesting it. If it's only slightly underactive it could be causing fatigue though.

Mrs.Evil of Hesselink · 16th March 2006, 6:22pm

Might just be the time of year, I've been feeling much like that recently! Went to bed for an hour when I got home yesterday at 5pm!

Boydy · 16th March 2006, 6:28pm

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Originally Posted by Oskar

Thyroid issues would cause other symptoms too though -i.e overactive would cause weight loss, muscle wasting, loss of concentration, worsening eyesight, loss of appetite and, sometimes, hair loss.

Fuck, I've got most of those ... my mum had a thyroid op years ago, big scar like she's had her thoat slit, and Doc just told my Dad he may have it .. and its heritidtory, i.e. I could have it ... should really go see him

To Jen-Y

My sis had the same problem years ago, Iron tablets will fix it as many above have also said

Devastator · 16th March 2006, 6:30pm

This thread makes me PURE want a nap.

Pantgirl · 16th March 2006, 6:31pm

Glandular fever can affect you for the rest of your life sometimes...you never go back to normal. It can also recurr years etc later

It's shit yo.

Reznik · 17th March 2006, 2:03pm

Definitely think this time of year doesn't help! The cold dark nights always make me less inclined to do anything, and consequently the less I do the less I feel like doing something..........vicious circle.

Spring is coming though.......soon have brighter days and longer evenings and that really does cheer the mind up!

Glandular fever (epstein-barr virus) can also lead to M.E i believe - perhaps you need further blood tests to get a better diagnosis.

GoddamnElectric · 17th March 2006, 2:14pm

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Originally Posted by Boydy

Fuck, I've got most of those ... my mum had a thyroid op years ago, big scar like she's had her thoat slit, and Doc just told my Dad he may have it .. and its heritidtory, i.e. I could have it ... should really go see him

My mother also has an under active thyroid and is now on thyroxin to treat it. I've spoke to the doctor about the hereditary aspect of it, and apparently its very rare for it to pass to male offspring (it affects 5x as many women as men)- NHS page. Still, a simple blood test can rule it out. I had one done about 2 weeks ago, just to be safe. Turns out I don’t have an under active thyroid, I’m just fat and lazy. Heh heh.

Timmy · 17th March 2006, 2:16pm

perhaps mine is over active...

im skinny and lazy. :/

karbon14 · 17th March 2006, 2:20pm

could be diabeties as well... worth having words with your doc.

Bunnylingus · 17th March 2006, 2:34pm

Ive got this too. No matter how much sleep I get, Im always knackered.

No iron defficiencies, no thyroid problems, and my diet is normally fine, aside from possibly a bit too much booze, but then I normally only go out twice a week now, so Im not sure if that could maybe have something to do with it.

Lectures are the worst, if its warm in the lecture theatre, I pretty much cant keep my eyes open.

Crystal Mighty · 17th March 2006, 2:39pm

I'm tired all the time, I can't get through the day without a nap

My doctor says I'm healthy apart from low blood pressure.

GoddamnElectric · 17th March 2006, 2:44pm

At the risk of sounding cheeky, maybe the problem with some of you is a lack of activity. I used to find that during the summer breaks I was tired all the time and didnt really do anything with my time, but as soon as i was back into 9-5 uni I slept like a log and felt decent during the days. If you make a point of doing something that should tire you out every day you might start to even out. But def still see a doc, could be an iron issue.

RCOSD · 17th March 2006, 2:46pm

I must agree, when i went through a phase of being sleepy all the time, i found that exercising the mind and body helped me get through it, plus forcing myself to bed and forcing myself up at times in the morning

GoddamnElectric · 17th March 2006, 2:50pm

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Originally Posted by RCOSD

I must agree, when i went through a phase of being sleepy all the time, i found that exercising the mind and body helped me get through it, plus forcing myself to bed and forcing myself up at times in the morning

^^^

As an aside, are any of you on medication? I'm currently suffering from fearful insomnia and mood swings due to painkillers im taking, but I had no idea that was the cause until I asked my doctor about it. I think a lack on energy is a pretty common side effect of many over the counter meds, and probably more so with prescription stuff.

RCOSD · 17th March 2006, 2:53pm

I was never on medication when i went throught it, but i did find Boots did these Sleep Well Cones, little cones you put on the outside of the wrist(palm facing up) and i find they are great for helping the mind relax and to drop off naturally