Give your best energy boosting tips

[twinspired]

What helps you the most? I recently had blood work done because for the past year the fatigue is at most times unbearable. I have vitamin b&d deficiencies, low iron, very low estrogen (I'm 31), and very very high cortisol (stress) level. It's so high I've been doing other testing also.
I have started the vitamins so hopefully that will help.
Also may start yoga to help with the stress. I have a 3 year old and twin 2 year old girls and stay home with them.

Any tips you may have for fighting your daily fatigue? I also have a sprained rotator cuff from the every day lifting, in and outs of car seats and strollers with the girls. My body is just dragging right now. Thanks!

[Deleted]

The vitamins (all of which I was deficient in as well) did help but it takes a few weeks/month to really adjust to the right levels in your blood. Give it time. My thyroid was also off (it's fine now) and that made a difference.

[AAM2012]

I would find out what the root of the problem is. I was anemic and always tired (like falling asleep ALL the time) and I found out that I had/have celiac. It took me over a year to start feeling better but I am so glad that I finally figured out what the problem was rather than just hearing "oh you're stressed that's all!" all the time.

Some things that helped me while I recovered:

-Being consistent with when I get go to bed and get up.
-Getting at least 8 hours of sleep
-Limiting alcohol and sugar
-Drinking lots of water

I hope they figure out what's going on and hope you feel better soon!

[twinspired]

Thank you. I also had a positive ANA test (autoantibody) and had my first rheumatologist appt 2 days ago.

How did they finally realize it was celiac?

[AAM2012]

Jan 1, 2014 21:20:50 GMT -5 twinspired said:

Thank you. I also had a positive ANA test (autoantibody) and had my first rheumatologist appt 2 days ago.

How did they finally realize it was celiac?

They did a biopsy (endoscopy) and then blood test to confirm. Most people do blood test first and then biopsy.

[kellsbelles]

My D was low and in August I started supplements. It took about a month or so but I've never felt better now. I was napping all the time and chronically exhausted. Hopefully your vitamins will help you out soon as well.

Also I started a new workout class 3-4xs a week and am more diligent about exercising which has benefited my energy level tremendously. Still working on eating better since I know all the junk I eat isn't helping oops.

[wambam]

Very little sugar, more protein and natural fats. Sleeping in a pitch black room.

[twinspired]

Thank you!