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jarvfi
30-11-06, 14:43
Hi

I have signed up as im very worried about an apparent condition which has been troubling me for abouy 3 weeks now. The problem i have is i seem to be extremley tired but i dont think its a 'normal' type of tiredness because it seems like i can still do things properly. What i mean is if i try to read a book for my coursework i become very tired and the words all blur into one and i dont seem to have the energy to read any further. Its like im in a permanent daydream. Ive also got a very annoying sense of lightheadiness / dizziness which i think accompanioes the tiredness. The doctor thinks its stress because i am in my final year at uni and have lots of work but i just dont seem to be able to convince myself that this is a normal tiredness as its not going away and as i say i know its a mental tiredness. I also keep getting headaches which i think is a result of the tiredness. The whole condition is getting pretty unbearable and is seriousley affecting my coursework. The doctors keep telling me its stress but i just dont think it is as like i say its a mental type of fatigue acompanied by the lightheadiness. Also i can feel a sort of lack of energy in my limbs and fingers. For example if i tap my foot i soon find this hard and its like i loose energy to do it. Its like my body wont listen to my commands. Ive just had a blood test done and awaiting the results but as i dont think they will show anything because io think its a mental problem. I keep convincing myself i need an MRI scan or some other type of brain scan done. I keep looking up my symptoms on the net and am woried it could be any illness ranging from MS to anemia. I just really dont know and just want it to go away. Sorry for such a long post im just so worried.

Any advice as to what you thionk it is or any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks

Jarv fi

mick
30-11-06, 17:38
hi jarvfi
welcome to the best website in the world,you are suffering from anxiety m8 your symptoms are textbook anxiety, i get them as well though not as bad as i used to,this is mainly due to self education about genaral anxiety disorder and deppresion wich is what ive been diagnosed with,various medications and holistic therapys and the help ive recieved via this website dont worry you will get loads of good advice on here,none of us are doctors,im a plasterer! but we all suffer from basically the same thing so rest assured yor not alone,we are all members of a club we dont want to be members of!LOL[^]i must apoligise about my spelling at times but i try to give advice as best as i can as i see it good luck m8, you will get better
Mick

miss diagnosis
30-11-06, 22:43
hey. u could have an iron deficinacy. I am always tired and ,y hair was falling out. Its a combination of anxiety and low iron. Try taking a suppliment. You will feel much better.