Re: Tired of fatigue!

Absolutely agree with what Mr. Fox said Tess.

Don't put it off. Now the doctor you like is back you can talk better hopefully. Good luck.

Re: Tired of fatigue!

At least CFS and Fibro are now being recognised as genuine issues. Being tired and in pain all the time is no fun. A very close and dear friend of mine could tell you all about it but you know already.

There are very few `good days`some days are just less crappy than others.

Re: Tired of fatigue!

Carbon Monoxide, yes!
I was rushed into hospital with pain in may left arm when we had that bad winter, they've got the air ambulance out, luckily the ordinary ambulance managed to get through. I'd been on medication for angina from a GP for ages. All the tests were normal so they diagnosed fybromyalgia as I had other pain and arthritis.
Now I think the Gp I was seeing gave me the impression that I'm making things up!
Anyway, I'd better see my Gp before she gets pregnant again!

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Do! And tell her what you've said about the other GP.

Why not go through this thread and make a list of questions and suggested tests etc and book a double appointment to really talk it all through and make a Plan Of Action with this GP you trust.

Don't leave the room until you're satisfied that all your worries and questions have been addressed.

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Good idea Ruthio! I'll do that x

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That is an excellent idea from Ruthio! All too often doctors are watching the clock, because they have other patients waiting, so if you get up and leave they assume they have satisfied you. Let you GP know that you have a list of questions, that need to be answered or passed on to somebody who can answer them.
Something is causing your tiredness and giving it a name doesn't help, so you need to know what they can do to help!

Re: Tired of fatigue!

Numbness in the arms/hands can be caused by damage, irritation or compression of one of the nerves or a branch of one of the nerves in your arm and wrist, (compression by sleeping on the arm) but there are also diseases that affect the peripheral nerves.

But it should be mentioned to your doctor for investigation to find the cause.

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I hope it all goes well for you Tess and you get it sorted, I expect you have had your pottasium and creatinine levels checked as any abnormality can cause severe lethargy and tiredness, another thing to add to the list.

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I will Summer, do they check them routinely?

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I'm not sure if it's a routine check but it's certainly worth checking. Good luck