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  • crjohnson32
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 12-16-10
    • 989

    #1
    feel lethargic / weak all the time
    Hey guys, I'm a 25 y/o electrician. For the last few months I've been feeling exhausted all the time. At first I thought I was just being lazy, but this is different. It's like my leg and arm muscles constantly feel weak like I've just done a bunch of physical labor. It's like I'm depleted of all energy. Whether I sleep 6 hours or 12 I don't feel rested when I wake up. Coffee helps for an hour but then the crash makes it worse, also I get heart palpitations after a couple cups. And I can't drink alcohol like I used to. I'm Canadian so I've been drinking steady since 16, but now I get the absolute worst hangovers where I'll be bed ridden for a day after drinking the same amount that 2 years ago I would slam back on a tuesday night and wake up at 6:30 for work the next day no problem. My diet is pretty shitty too, since moving away from moms cooking 5 years ago a large part of my deit consists of fast food.

    Do you think I'm just out of shape? I grew up playing hockey and soccer and baseball, used to do a ton of downhill skiing and wakeboarding, but I haven't done any of that for 2-3 years and I feel winded after throwing the football around now.

    I know what feeling lazy is and this is not it. Is feeling of constant exhaustion a result of being out of shape? Should I get a gym membership or see a doctor?
  • tad0matic
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 10-09-10
    • 621

    #2
    why would you ask a bunch of degens a question about your health?
    drink a bunch of beer, and if that doesn't help go to a doctor man.
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    • MadTiger
      SBR MVP
      • 04-19-09
      • 2724

      #3
      Could be several things, but based on what you wrote, you need to look at

      WATER consumption
      vitamins and minerals in diet, or provided by supplemental things (e.g. multivitamin)
      low IRON
      increase fruits and vegetables, decrease fast food consumption

      That is just the start.
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      • hockeyman30304
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 11-25-08
        • 634

        #4
        I'm a paramedic...your going to die...
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        • crjohnson32
          SBR Wise Guy
          • 12-16-10
          • 989

          #5
          Originally posted by MadTiger
          Could be several things, but based on what you wrote, you need to look at

          WATER consumption
          vitamins and minerals in diet, or provided by supplemental things (e.g. multivitamin)
          low IRON
          increase fruits and vegetables, decrease fast food consumption

          That is just the start.
          Thanks, I drink a ton of water and I have been taking an iron supplement once a day for the last 7 days with no improvement.

          I'm trying to figure out what the difference in symptoms is for too much iron or not enough as they seem to be extremely similar. Iron is found in red meat is it not? I eat a lot of burgers and there is a hot dog stand across the street from work so I eat there a lot, is that considered red meat?

          I hardly eat and fruits or vegetables, what vitamins should I be taking to make up for that?
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          • crjohnson32
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 12-16-10
            • 989

            #6
            Originally posted by hockeyman30304
            I'm a paramedic...your going to die...
            ahhh darn...oh well, thanks anyways
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            • hockeyman30304
              SBR Wise Guy
              • 11-25-08
              • 634

              #7
              Were all going to die...strange as it is too much iron is worse for you than the lack of it...it really sounds like ur dehydrated or electrolyte imbalance of some sort your too young for any cardiac problems I would home. I take a one a day mult vitamin because I don't eat veggies much. At least drink that v8 fusion stuff that is good but high in sugars...
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              • HauntingTheHoly
                SBR MVP
                • 04-28-10
                • 1397

                #8
                I felt exhausted all the time, but without the other symptoms you mention, and it turned out I had Sleep apnea. You can have that and not realize it. Do you pee in the middle of the night often? Has anyone ever told you you snore or make noises in your sleep? That would point to it. Wait, you're Canadian? You can see a doc for free, no?
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                • crjohnson32
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 12-16-10
                  • 989

                  #9
                  Originally posted by HauntingTheHoly
                  I felt exhausted all the time, but without the other symptoms you mention, and it turned out I had Sleep apnea. You can have that and not realize it. Do you pee in the middle of the night often? Has anyone ever told you you snore or make noises in your sleep? That would point to it. Wait, you're Canadian? You can see a doc for free, no?
                  Yeah I can see a doctor whenever, I just hate going there. Last time I was there she stuck her index finger up my ass and asked if it hurt.
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                  • flyingillini
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 12-06-06
                    • 41219

                    #10
                    Just start to do a few bumps here and there... Make sure you have a good solid connect
                    המוסד‎
                    המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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                    • brettels
                      SBR MVP
                      • 11-04-10
                      • 3376

                      #11
                      gatorade
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                      • Vaughany
                        SBR Aristocracy
                        • 03-07-10
                        • 45563

                        #12
                        U might have "sleepachnia", should get it checked as people with sleepachnia tend to fall asleep at the wheel!
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                        • crjohnson32
                          SBR Wise Guy
                          • 12-16-10
                          • 989

                          #13
                          Originally posted by flyingillini
                          Just start to do a few bumps here and there... Make sure you have a good solid connect
                          I thought of this but I'm torn between coke and meth, cocaine makes me an arrogant ass hole and it's expensive, and meth is just gross and it hurts to snort it.

                          Like I said I'm Canadian, so finding a solid connection would be very easy.
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                          • flyingillini
                            SBR Aristocracy
                            • 12-06-06
                            • 41219

                            #14
                            Originally posted by crjohnson32
                            I thought of this but I'm torn between coke and meth, cocaine makes me an arrogant ass hole and it's expensive, and meth is just gross and it hurts to snort it.

                            Like I said I'm Canadian, so finding a solid connection would be very easy.
                            Wouldn't ever touch Meth, it's white trash..... it's all about getting the right "hook".... I would say 90% of the stuff that is for sale, I wouldn't even attempt to do. I get my ya from the same connect and it's been that way for 19 years..... If they are never around it's the day I won't do it anymore.. Always clean, cheap, no hassle, etc etc... You need to find that.....
                            המוסד‎
                            המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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                            • crjohnson32
                              SBR Wise Guy
                              • 12-16-10
                              • 989

                              #15
                              Originally posted by flyingillini
                              Wouldn't ever touch Meth, it's white trash..... it's all about getting the right "hook".... I would say 90% of the stuff that is for sale, I wouldn't even attempt to do. I get my ya from the same connect and it's been that way for 19 years..... If they are never around it's the day I won't do it anymore.. Always clean, cheap, no hassle, etc etc... You need to find that.....
                              Yeah the only good thing about meth is the show "breaking bad".

                              Fish scale is just a phone call and a 20 min drive away from dripping down the back of my throat, but I haven't touched the stuff in 5 years.

                              I'd rather take some good suppliments, I just don't know where to begin.
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                              • Hazious
                                SBR MVP
                                • 02-16-10
                                • 3963

                                #16
                                you sound anemic. go get a cbc
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                                • Powderguy
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 09-18-09
                                  • 6939

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by tad0matic
                                  why would you ask a bunch of degens a question about your health?
                                  drink a bunch of beer, and if that doesn't help go to a doctor man.
                                  HAHAHA! First thing I thought, why are you asking people here?

                                  Go to the doctor
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                                  • LordVodka
                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                    • 08-17-09
                                    • 5206

                                    #18
                                    Go to the doctor. I could be way too many things.
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                                    • crjohnson32
                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                      • 12-16-10
                                      • 989

                                      #19
                                      jesus...the signs and symptoms of anemia on wikipedia describes exactly how I'm feeling.

                                      going to schedule a doctors appointment right away.

                                      Thanks
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                                      • Doc JS
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 09-15-06
                                        • 6885

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by crjohnson32
                                        jesus...the signs and symptoms of anemia on wikipedia describes exactly how I'm feeling.

                                        going to schedule a doctors appointment right away.

                                        Thanks
                                        the problem is a bunch of things have similar symptoms.

                                        You do need to see a doctor.

                                        You need a CBC (Complete Blood Count) this tells if you have a high white count which means an infection (or if it's really high like 50K+ leukemia or other blood borne cancer) and to make sure you don't have a low hemoglobin (anemia). You also need a Fasting Blood Sugar to make sure it isn't diabetes. You need a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) to make sure it isn't your thyroid.

                                        I encourage you to get this done ASAP. Coming to a betting web site and asking for medical attention - not your best move. Fortunately for you - the doctor is IN...LoL


                                        BOL,

                                        Doc
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                                        • Extra Innings
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 02-26-10
                                          • 15058

                                          #21
                                          Do you have sex with hookers?
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                                          • crjohnson32
                                            SBR Wise Guy
                                            • 12-16-10
                                            • 989

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by Doc JS
                                            the problem is a bunch of things have similar symptoms.

                                            You do need to see a doctor.

                                            You need a CBC (Complete Blood Count) this tells if you have a high white count which means an infection (or if it's really high like 50K+ leukemia or other blood borne cancer) and to make sure you don't have a low hemoglobin (anemia). You also need a Fasting Blood Sugar to make sure it isn't diabetes. You need a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) to make sure it isn't your thyroid.

                                            I encourage you to get this done ASAP. Coming to a betting web site and asking for medical attention - not your best move. Fortunately for you - the doctor is IN...LoL


                                            BOL,

                                            Doc
                                            Thanks, I have an appointment scheduled for this wednesday at noon
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                                            • crjohnson32
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 12-16-10
                                              • 989

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by Extra Innings
                                              Do you have sex with hookers?
                                              No...but I do watch "true blood", which leaves me with the same feeling of self loathing and emptiness as soon as it's over but still wanting more 24hrs later.
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                                              • itchypickle
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 11-05-09
                                                • 21452

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by crjohnson32
                                                No...but I do watch "true blood", which leaves me with the same feeling of self loathing and emptiness as soon as it's over but still wanting more 24hrs later.

                                                Bill Compton glamored your ass after feeding on ya

                                                Love that fukkin show!!!!!!!!!
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                                                • crustyme
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 09-29-10
                                                  • 16896

                                                  #25
                                                  mononucleosis or fatty liver.

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