Suffering with fatigue for 2 years. Starting to cause me to become depressed.

Hi, I'm sorry to hear it's not sorted after a year or so.

You really must go back to your Dr and get a full blood screen for starters including a check for diabetes. The dark urine, tiredness and thirst could be symptoms of this and if not a blood screen of liver function and urine test would help eliminate such things.

Make an appointment today!

Regards

Chris

You sound like it might be ME/CFS. I have a the same symptoms. But, before a doc or anyone can DX you there is a process of elimination. I was told the there are other illnesses the have similar or the same symptoms and they have to be eliminated first. For me when I was dx'ed there was no one that believed in CFS but a hand full of docs so every time they tested me I was hoping it to be positive, even MS. I just wanted a name of something.

It's still hard to find a doc in your area to DX but not impossible. I found a group therapy CFS group and they gave me the names of docs to go to locally. Try not to let it get the better of you, stress triggers a flare up. I had to accept my illness before I could move on. I went to counculling for many years to help with my depression and was in meds for it. Chronic illness creates depression. I had to make sure the councilor believed in CFS or it could have hurt me.

In the meantime take care of yourself and listen to your body. When your tired, rest or go to bed. When you have brain fog, stop trying to get it or stop what your doing and concentrate. The more you take care if you the better you'll feel, eventually but it won't get worse. It's hard to not push yourself but try not to.

Good luck

Bonnie

Hi there, 

I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time. I'd recommend going back to your Dr. and take a list of your symptoms with you and information on how long you have been experiencing symptoms.

I have had approximately 5-6 blood tests - the initial test they provide will not cover everything. Keep going back. Oftentimes the road to CFS diagnosis is a long one. In my case since becoming unwell in Sept 2014 elimination is still ongoing. It is also worth mentioning that the state of your physical health is having an impact on your mental wellbeing. Personally, I found CBT great for helping me cope with the psychological strain of feeling unwell all the time.

Best of luck!

Hi all and thank you for your replies. The last time I visited my doctor he seemed really fed up. It made me feel that I was being a little bitch, excuse the french. He said you've already had blood tests but I guess if you want another I'll put you in for another whilst rolling his eyes. He said its down to my lack of exercise and that's it. Now I'm nervous about going to my doctor and asking for more tests.

Also I'm only 19 and so I don't earn enough money to turn to private doctors..

What would your advice be? If the same ( visit the doctors)what should I say? What tests should I ask for?

Also I did go to sleep when I felt tired but because I feel tired all the time I seemed to get nothing done which led to me feeling down and lacking in motivation.

Thank you.

Hi!

My life for 4years+ too...after years of doctors and tests (IBS, brain fog, fatigue...) I just got diagnosed with Hashimoto's (thyroid autoimmune disease). Get your thyroid checked! Not only hormone levels but also antibodies!

Hi there,

first of all - hang in there.

Secondly go and see your GP.  You need a diagnosis.  If your GP drags their feet after this length of time go to another. You need to dig deep to get the energy for this but you must as it might not be M.E. at all or even if it turned out to be M.E. you might have something that there is treatment for.

My heart goes out to you.  It is so unjust being ill at any age but especially 19. 

But you will get through it.

Hang in there,  take care,  hugs 

 

Thank you once again. As a 19 year old I am in wise to how the NHS service works in the UK. Can you simply just go to a different GP or do you have to register to another gp?

Also I am ill every month. It ranges from a common cold or being bed ridden for a couple of days with dizziness, sore throat and swearing. Is this also a symptom of ME/CFS?

If there is no diagnosis to me and cfs how do you know you have it?

What shall I ask my doctors for..as in tests?

Did you have a complete blood workup when you went for a blood test? If you did, you may very well have ME/CFS. You symptoms do sound classic for the illness. One other red flag for this illness: postexertional fatigue. Do you get fatigued after you exert yourself? GP's don't typically know about ME/CFS. You should go to a specialist to get diagnosed. An infectiously disease doctor is optimal, though a rheumatologist would be ok too. In the meantime, the best way to manage this illness is to get plenty of rest, pace yourself, and above all, don't try to push through the fatigue. Also, de-stress in whatever way you can. Stress can greatly exacerbate symptoms. That can make the illness a lot worse and make recovery more difficult. And you can recover. People do.