7 Reasons why you are always tired

All of those things made perfect sense to me when reading them and interestingly the last thing you want to do when you are tired is exercise, but as for drinking lots of water, thats a good one too..........I always make sure I do that.  Iron is an interesting one too as I very rarely eat red meat but often make sure I eat eggs...I love them.

I am still in the process of being diagnosed, but have a colonoscopy booked for 26th August which I feel very nervous about.  Any advice would be welcome.

sorry but the reason I am always tired is because I have ME and Fibromyalgia. It's par for the course and the best thing for me is to sleep as much as possible

Hi Chrissie I'm sorry to hear you suffer so much, I also want to sleep a lot, but know being as active as you can helps,i eat a lot of bananas & eggs no red meat as this makes my arthritis worse, 

Hi think pain is the biggest problem as stop you from having a good nights rest so the next day is the same so on to were the depression kicks in and because your body's low it make your moods as well I take lot pain relief and if haven't got it I'm unable to function through the pain I have orstrathrtis of the lumber spin and varies other problem to wish I await a operation I'm new to this site and thought I comment probably doesn't make sense lol 

Hi @LizzieAnn , Try not to worry about the Colonoscopy , It isn't pleasant but they make you feel as comfortable as they can and it is all over very quickly . I have had problems with my stomach since i was about 23 , I am now 47 . I have had 5 Colonoscopys , 10 Endoscopys , Ive had ultra sound , CT scans , Barium xray , Only recently have they started to make progress in finding out what is wrong . I am now on the waiting list to have my Gallbladder removed . They do not know the reason for my pancreatic insufficiency . I am waiting for a capsule camera test , which is a kind of Endoscopy using a capsule that you have to swallow that takes pictures as it goes through you . I am hoping they find out soon because my symptoms have doubled in the past 3 months . I have the problem with my insides and crumbling vertebrae in my neck which they have said gives indication for an operation , but the last doctor I spoke to said it would be a last resort as it would be a very risky operation as it is right next to my spinal chord . I have been referred to pain management for that . I am hoping they give me a pain patch for the extreme pain episodes that I suffer . The pain goes down both arms and across my chest and along with severe toothache . I have been told toothache is not possible , but that is what I get when my neck flares up , I do not care how rare it is , I know what toothache feels like and I have been to a dentist , there is nothing wrong with my teeth , when the other pains subside so does the toothache . Enough about my problems , they are intermittent and I do manage to work part time as a registered Gas fitter and plumber . I have suffered depression on and off for most of my life but at the moment I am doing very well and keeping my mind occupied . I hope they soon diagnose what ever your problem is hun , please don't worry , I have been to hell and back and I am still soldiering on :) . Best wishes to you x

Daren x 

@chrissie123 I feel for you , I hope you have learned to cope with it and found out what is best for you . My sincere best wishes x

Daren x

@Josephine643  , Hi hun , I did not know that red meat made Arthritis worse , that is very interesting as I have arthritis in my crumbling spine . I will try to cut it out and see if I improve . Best wishes to you x

Daren x

Hi @Lynnmarie  , Welcome to the site . Have you tried promethazine . I take this at night with my other medication and I sleep fairly well . It is also good for anxiety and pain as it makes opiates work better . You should ask your GP about this . Best wishes to you x

 Daren x

Hello everyone how are you all?  Hopefully you are all having a good evening?  I have joined carenity as I have just been told that I have developed osteoarthritis in my right hip.  I have to go for physiotherapy.  I am missing all of my exercises as some days I haven't been able to do anything at all.  I don't know if there are any dietary or exercise regimes that can help this condition or prevent it from getting worse?  Would appreciate any information or advice you can offer?  Thank you.  Pauline x

Hi @Pauline Kil  , Welcome to the site .. I have Arthritis too , in my neck . I am taking Oxycontin ( Oxycodone) this is a powerful pain killer , but it still does not stop my pain attacks completely . I am still learning tips off of here from different people . One lady said that cutting out red meat helped her . My sincere best wishes to you . I hope you find this site helpful as I have

Daren x