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Severe Chronic Fatigue!

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james09530
james09530

Hello,

I have been struggling with fatigue for the past 7 years. I first noticed it following a minor cold virus. This fatigue has gradually gotten worse and worse over time. In the beginning it was manageable, just kind of annoying, but every couple months it gets a little bit worse. Now, 7 years later, it has completely taken over my life. My current symptoms include severe chronic fatigue from the moment I wake up to the moment I fall asleep at night, now feeling pretty numb emotionally and even physically, low sex drive, no drive/motivation due to being so tired, no passion for things I enjoy, it has become very easy to feel intoxicated after drinking minimal alcohol, I typically fall asleep very easily most nights, I have been less and less interested in friendships/relationships.

I have had practically every sort of medical test possible done. From heart/chest scans, full blood panels, urinary exams, every vitamin has been measured and everything has come back negative. Vitamin B12 is good, vitamin D, testosterone, etc. Doctor said she thinks it could be down to anxiety, depression, and/or possibly a sleep disorder. I’ve never felt depressed so I don’t think it’s depression, this whole ordeal has given some amount of anxiety (and I had a bit of general anxiety when I was younger) but I still don’t think that’s it.  I am currently taking Zoloft per my request because I don’t really have any other options at this point. I have been on it for 6 weeks and have noticed 0 change. I am currently on 75 mg. With regard to sleep tests, I’ve researched many sleep issues including sleep apnea, night terrors, narcolepsy, etc. The only thing I have in common with most of them is chronic fatigue. I don’t suffer from insomnia, I don’t snore, I’m not overweight at all. I am a 23 year old otherwise healthy male.

Any feedback/thoughts are greatly appreciated.

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  • Beverley_01
    Beverley_01 james09530

    Posted

    Hi James,

    Have you had thyroid and lyme desease tested also? You could check out cfs/me online and see if other symptoms fit? One of the symptoms is post exertional malaise, where activity makes you feel worse. If you feel it may be that, talk to GP about a referral to the nearest cfs/me service who could help.

    Beverley

    • james09530
      james09530 Beverley_01

      Posted

      Yes, I have. With regard to cfs/me, the symptoms don’t sound like me. In addition, I don’t feel worse after physical exertion
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