Feeling weak and fatigued

[abs6angels 36]

For the past wk and a half (maybe more) I've been feeling weakness in my muscles (mainly upper arms and thighs) and fatigue. Sort of like not having enough sleep for weeks, even though i get plenty. Could this be not enough Protein? I haven't changed anything and now have more Protein Shakes. It could be not having enough of my new anti depressant (i have been weaning off one and starting another).

The dr doesn't seem to be concerned with anemia or anything.

Anyone else ever experience this?? Ps, this is how i felt right after surgery and 2 wks later- i woke up and felt great (i guess it was my body finally getting used to the lower calorie intake.

Help! This feeling sucks so bad

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It could be a lack of Protein, a lack of calories, a Vitamin deficiency, dehydration, or something totally and completely unrelated to your band.

I would go to your primary care doctor and ask for a full blood work up and physical, just to make sure everything is ok.

Best wishes.

[Summerrain 520]

I was feeling the same way at around three months, was getting plenty of sleep but was constantly fatigued. My issue was low Iron levels, my doctor put me on iron meds and stressed taking my Vitamins every day and I noticed a huge improvement within weeks.

[daisychains7 427]

I had the same problem so my doctor ran a few tests. Turns out I was Vitamin B1 deficient, so they recommended a supplement and some adjustments to my diet.

I'd definitely ask them to do blood work. In the meantime, more Protein and more Water.< /p>

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I would say call your doctor and go in for a visit. That would be the best way to know what is ailing you.

[abs6angels 36]

Thanks everybody, I've had blood work done about 6 mths or less ago for my gyn, everything was fine, maybe I should go back to my pcp, ugh was trying to avoid that lol

[firefaerie266 53]

If it's Iron related - that can easily fluctuate based on your cycle (if you have a regular or heavy one). I agree with the above and to go back in for another blood test! Good luck!

[hely88 883]

Are you taking Vitamins?

[abs6angels 36]

Not taking Vitamins, I just took another wellbutrin (anti depressant) and I feel better, I'll call the Dr tmrw tho

[firefaerie266 53]

Not taking Vitamins, I just took another wellbutrin (anti depressant) and I feel better, I'll call the Dr tmrw tho

I was on wellbutrin recently and had to stop because it made me shakey - like under my skin muscle shakey, really weird. Maybe it's a side effect of your meds?

[daisychains7 427]

Not taking Vitamins, I just took another wellbutrin (anti depressant) and I feel better, I'll call the Dr tmrw tho

I was on wellbutrin recently and had to stop because it made me shakey - like under my skin muscle shakey, really weird. Maybe it's a side effect of your meds?

I'm really surprised your doctor doesn't have you on at least a Multivitamin. Most bandsters are told to take Vitamins for life.

And I was on Celexa (anti anxiety/depressant) in the past and tremors was one of the side effects.

[babykins529 189]

I would start with a good Multivitamin. It will make a world of difference. Then if that doesn't do the trick, go get some blood work done. Could be something simple as a deficiency.

[hely88 883]

I hope you had doctors permission to take that other Wellbutrin . Hope you feel better.

[abs6angels 36]

Update!!!, so had a myriad of blood work done and everything looked normal....so now what!!???? Side note,I go from being normal body temperature, but about 5/10 min after a sit down,I get really cold..not sure if that means anything

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Did your doctor check T3/T4 levels? Look up hypothyroidism. Some things you said could be caused by that.