Permanently Fatigued

[nailit]

For some time I have been feeling fatigued/lethargic a lot of the time. Ive never slept very well but this feels more than just some sleep deprivation. I had to attend a meeting this afternoon and it took all I had to prevent me from closing my eyes and going sleep. Also feel short of breath and occasionally nauseous (on the bus home I nearly had to get off because I felt disorientated and sick) Have checked my blood pressure and that seems to be ok.
I haven't drank for some time, I'm not currently smoking and I'm eating a diet high in veg, fruit and salads. I'm drinking loads of water and avoiding caffeine.
I'm doing all the right things and feel like cr @p.
Any ideas what to do?
Thanks.

[NoMercy]

I had all the same symptoms during pregnany and it turned out I was anaemic.

[nailit]

I can assure you NoM, I'm not pregnant ;-)

[Voltage]

nailit you could get 100 opinions on here... only way to find out whats wrong ..see your doctor m8

[nailit]

Sorry, finding it hard to keep up with everyone replies.
MM & Tills, yes, Ill try to get in to see GP ASAP.
Garaman, I think that these things I'm feeling are more physical than mental,

[nailit]

Thanks Volty, yes I know m8, I will have to try and get to see a GP. Just wanted to hear what others might have to say.

[jourdain2]

Depression can make you horribly lethargic, I know. The sudden change of diet could have put your body into 'defence' (best I can describe it. I echo all the other pleas to go and see a doctor. If you can't get an appointment fairly soon, say a week, then go to a walk-in centre.

[Tilly2]

We're all saying the same thing...Doctors!

[naomi24]

Do you get much exercise, Nailit? I think lethargy makes people lethargic.

[Bazile]

What was the outcome of that other problem you had ; where you were finding it difficult to get an appointment with your GP ?
Might that have anything to do with your current problem ?

[nailit]

I understand what people are saying about fatigue and depression. Ive had (suicidal) depression on and off for years, but this lethargy is definetly different from that. Mentally, Ive been in a fairly good place for the past few months, but my body is in a different place. I'm permanently knackered.

[nailit]

Naomi, I cycle and walk. Not a gym bunny by any means but I'm not idle.
Bazile, not sure which post you are referring too, had loads of times when its been a lottery whether you can actually get to see a doctor or not....

[Tilly2]

Just another thought...Nicotine withdrawal? When did you give up smoking?

[NoMercy]

No, but you might be anaemic ;-)

[nailit]

Sorry NoM, I was a bit tongue in cheek with my reply. Yes, I suppose I could be. Guess a bag of spinach a week just doesn't cut it ;-)
(I'm not Popeye after all)
Tills, I smoke on and off. Sometimes buy a pack of (knocked off) fags when feeling a bit stressed. Havnt had a cig for a few weeks now, currently chewing on nicotine gums.

[Tilly2]

That'll be it...too much nicotine in the gum.

[nailit]

will have to start smoking fags again then Tills :-)

[237SJ]

Have you had any blood tests on your liver lately?

[tonyav]

Also feel short of breath

Could also be your ticker, nailit. Irregular heart beat, mind you the doc will arrange an ECG if he / she thinks that you have.

[ummmm]

Nailit - you say you've been okay for the last few months but you weren't at the end of March.

Fatigue can be caused by so many things.

[anneasquith]

A visit to gp , obvious next step .