Need some suggestions please....

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,626]

So a month and a half ago I started working 12 hour shifts overnight 3-4 days per week. Everyone said by now my body would adapt, but that hasn't happened. Instead, as time goes on, I'm getting more and more fatigued. I sleep all day and wake up feeling like I haven't slept at all. My joints hurt all the time. I talked to my doctor and my nutritionist and they said to get more rest, eat more dark leafy greens, increase my Protein, and maybe drink some coffee. I've done all that and it's been no help at all. Then I was told "maybe you shouldn't do overnights" but that's not an option. It's a requirement for my job. Energy drinks don't work on me (I'm not caffeine sensitive so no matter how much I drink of it, I don't get any kind of a boost) and b-12 doesn't do anything for me, either. I'm at a loss now and I was hoping some of you might have some suggestions. Thanks in advance!!!

[Arabesque 7,259]

You may need a higher dose of estrogen &/or some progesterone too (I know you’re on estrogen only). Joint pain, fatigue are common symptoms of low estrogen (& progesterone). Wouldn’t hurt to have a blood test to check your levels or try a higher dose.

PS - My surgeon said I could continue on combined estrogen & progesterone after my hysterectomy so I won that argument after she initially said estrogen only. Yay!