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Tiredness, Loss Of Energy. Recovering From Heroin & Alcohol Addiction. Taking Vitamins, Healthy Diet & Sleep. Advise?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jul 2012

Question: Im a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic.Ive been sober for 20 months.Over this time Ive become feeling more and more tired and worn out. I eat healthy,work out,take vitamins and usually get 7-10 hours of sleep per night.Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (4 hours later)

Hi,

I am happy for your commitment.

At this moment it is good to get a complete health check up done esp liver function tests including hepatitis. A complete blood work is necessary either. We need to know the functioning status of the liver and rule out infections first.

Since you are on good diet and sleep I would not be concerned about the current situation. Continue them.

Please take the help of the physician for arranging the above tests.

Good luck

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