sleeping 17 hours a day is just STUPID

[baratron]

I have had a visiting otterylexa for the past week. This would have been much more pleasant if I wasn't so ragingly ill :( My chronic fatigue has reached the sort of proportions where I am only conscious for a few hours each day, which means I haven't even had enough energy to get online and tell you about it.

Today I actually remembered to take 2 vitamin pills, and as a result I can't sleep. Perhaps "proof" that my current exhaustion is due to some deficiency? I almost went to the doctor yesterday, but figured it was a bad idea to see possibly a complete stranger on 1.5 hours sleep - since a lot of my symptoms sound like rampant hypochondria. They also sound like manifestations of depression, but I don't need my antidepressants fiddled with - I'm depressed because I'm so tired and can't do anything, not tired because I'm depressed. I'm pretty certain of this, since I've been exhausted since the summer and am only starting to feel depressed now, seven months into it.

I want to get blood tests for vitamin D deficiency and anaemia (the iron deficiency type), and thyroid function, and possibly for coeliac, just to rule it out. I'm hoping the NHS won't be evil and force me to have one test at a time to save money.

Sorry this is so boring. I have lots of interesting stuff to write about, but not enough brain to do it with.

Comments

[jenett]

Definitely worth testing the Vitamin D.

[veryfineredwine.livejournal.com]

I noticed my diet was very protein-deficient when I was in Boston. Once I got back to my usual diet (less simple carbs, more protein) I felt less sluggish. Will the NHS cover a visit with a nutritionist?

[jinian.livejournal.com]

So sorry you're feeling bad. One test at a time sounds ridiculous, I really hope that doesn't happen! I know just what you mean about situational depression being mistaken for the cause, and it's so much easier to explain that you're sufficiently self-aware to know the difference to your own doctor. Good luck.

[kshandra]

I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly. *hug*

Finished the book last week; it was absolutely fascinating, and as much of an insight into the music world of the late 70s and early 80s as it was his life. (I worry about him, too; it seems as though the depressive phases of his bipolar disorder have gotten worse as he ages.) Thank you again for getting it for me. *more hugs*

[nitoda]

oh poor you! I could come visit some time ... if it would help? But I guess you might not be awake at the same time as me. I am SO sorry you're feeling so low. We met someone tonight who works in the same field as Richard ... American guy by the name of Jesse - Richard's name was mentioned, but of course we couldn't remember his surname and Richard is a common enough name. Could have been a totally different company, I suppose. If you would want me to come by and bring goodies, let me know, and I'll certainly try.