Fatigue is a Signal

Posted by Tracii H.

Are you tired a lot? I mean, REALLY tired? Being fatigued sometimes is natural; feeling chronically fatigued is a signal that something is not right. Here’s a list of some of the most common causes for ongoing fatigue, both physical and mental:

Multiple sclerosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Lupus (systemic)
Under active thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Allergies
Leukemia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Having the AIDS virus
Anemia
PMS
Lack of sleep
Poor eating habits and malnutrition
Migraine headaches
Chemical sensitivities
Burnout/overexertion
Boredom or monotony
Major life changes/feeling helpless
Depression
Anxiety
Certain medications like antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants

Always talk to your doctor about fatigue persisting for 6 months or more, as it could be your body’s way of telling you there’s a problem.

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Stephanie B.

I have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and I think a lot of people mistake "fatigue" for CFS. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not just fatigue. It is fatigue accompanied by flu-like symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and other problems. If you are just feeling tired after a long day's work, that's not the same as fatigue caused by a chronic illness. Often people are tired because they aren't exercising or eating properly. So while yes, you should go to a doctor, don't assume you have "chronic fatigue syndrome" just because you are tired. If you have a full-blown illness there are usually other symptoms too.

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hayjeannie

I have Primary biliary cirrhosis,a rare disease,affecting manly women,Symptoms of {CFS]

and {PBC} are much the same. . The cirrhosis has nothing to do with drinking.I work hard on my cognitive dysfunction. it is not easy.

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