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[Pinkjan4288]

Im on sequential Bhrt. (Utrogestan 200mg and oestrogen gel, 2 pumps) I was put on it 3 months ago and started to feel so much better.

Now I feel utterly exhausted. I don't work but look after my teenage daughter who has MH issues and I go to college 1 day a week.
most days I struggle to walk the dogs and even today I've cancelled an eye test because I really don't have the energy to go.
I slept solidly for 8 hours last night and ive just had an hours nap.

I Take Vit D every day. Ive joined a gym to help my daughter with her MH and I can work out (lightly) but the next day I am floored.

I barely have proper periods ( just very slight breakthrough bleeding most days) and I constantly have a headache 

I don't know what to do. Im 45 but feel ready for retirement

[pants46]

Pink. I'm new on here and having my own issues. Don't think I can help much. But wanted to reach out and let you know that  someone will come along with really helpful advice soon.
Right now - rest. Don't reach for the coffee or chocolate !!
Could you be suffering anxiety? Fatigue is a symptom of that. I know, that's where I am right now.  I've started taking magnesium. B vitamins are supposed to be good for tiredness as well.
What about getting your thyroid and iron levels checked ?

[Pinkjan4288]

Thanks Pants.
I don't have caffeine due to migraines and headaches.
I really cant face going back to the dr's again.

Im thinking I need some vitamins etc

[CLKD]

But you won't know which unless your GP does appropriate blood tests.   2 years ago I would do 20 mins. weeding then have to sit.  Still.  For 2 hours.  I simply couldn't move, read, watch TV.  Low VitD levels  and capsules helped, I am now aware of the symptoms.

We shouldn't blame everything on The Change.  Some find keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use. 

If you are bleeding slightly then your GP can do tests to check for anaemia!  Maybe have a chat with the Practice Nurse, ours do well women/men clinics and if necessary, either call the GP into the appt. or get an appt. for the patient ASAP.   We have 2 Nurses that can prescribe.

[racjen]

Definitely get your thyroid checked as well though - sleeping that much and still being exhausted is a classic sign of an under-active thyroid, and there's a link between Vitamin D deficiency and hypothyroidism too.

[CLKD]

   racjen - we are a Mine of Info. 

[Kathleen]

Hello Pinkjan.

I'm sorry to read that you are suffering. I realise that you don't want to go back to the GP but that may be the only way to get to the bottom of your problem.

 I recently discovered that my  serum ferritin ie iron stores were low and this can also cause fatigue. I think you need to talk to your doctor and hopefully get the appropriate treatment.

Wishing you well and keep us updated.

K.

[CLKD]

Do not feel that you are 'wasting' the GPs time, it's what they are there for.  Maybe make an appt with the Practice Nurse initially or a double one with the GP? 

Do you dream? I wake feeling exhausted some mornings after a busy night 

[Pinkjan4288]

The past 3 years have been horrendously stressful.
2 of my children have had serious mh issues.
My adult son is better now but my teenage daughter is still unwell.

My diet isn't awful but could be better.

[JaneinPen]

Hi Pinkjan.  Please book an appointment either with a practice nurse in the first instance or your GP.  You shouldn't be as tired as you are even with your worries. A blood test will soon tell you if you need help. It is never a waste of time when we need help

[Pinkjan4288]

Thank you everyone.

I have an appointment booked on the 2nd April with the nurse.

what should I ask her to check
iron
thyroid
vit D

anything else?

Im also going to really try to help myself when I can. Reducing carbs does help me but I tend to eat toast when im so tired I cant think straight.

[JaneinPen]

Well done. If you aren't allergic then almonds, cashews and walnuts are very good energy boosts

[Pinkjan4288]

I love almonds... maybe too much!

[Pinkjan4288]

Weirdly, since I booked an appointment I've felt better. 🤔

I've also started Floridax tablets today.

[pants46]

Pinkjan, I'm glad you're feeling better. Sometimes just taking action (as simple as making an appointment) can give us the lift we need. It's all about owning 'it' and taking positive action.