Fatigue

Former Member

Can anyone help?? Over the past four or five weeks I've been feeling really tired. I manage to get through the working week, but by saturday I'm totaly shattered. This would be ok if I didnt have a two year old little boy who I have to look after, and wants to be doing more interesting things than playing quitely or watching DVD's.

I dont know if I'm being hard on myself, but I dont think I should be so tired. I only work 37 to 40 hours a week, work is only a 30 minute commute, and I have a fairly supportive househusband.

I'm definately not pregnant. And the only medication I'm on is the Pill and sabutamol for asthma.

Any suggestions????

Former Member

Talk to your doc it may be a medical problem. Have you tried taking anything to give you an energy boost eg guarana?

Former Member

I'm not surprised you are tired. I'm a single mum to a 6yr old and I only work part time. By the weekend I'm often knackered and feel like I'm being a real let down mum when I haven't got the energy to do anything much. I sometimes take pro plus to keep me going. Maybe a trip to your doctor would be a good idea to rule out any underlying causes?

Former Member

Very common reason for fatigue...apart from being a working mum...is anaemia (low iron levels).It's very easy to detect and treat...and normally only a temporary.This is only an idea...could just be you over doing it (being mummy+working+housework...etc)...but i'd go for a check up at your GP if you feel you're more run down than usual

Former Member

Try taking an iron suppliment and see if that helps. :chin: