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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue For A 44-year-old Woman

I am a 44 year old woman who is struggling with chronic fatigue. My current symptoms are as follows: + Constant fatigue + Nodding off throughout the day. Sometimes at work. A few times while driving. + No motivation for any activities. I just want to sleep all the time + I have a CPAP device due to mild sleep apnea I m afraid to drive and I m worried that I m going to lose my job because I keep falling asleep at work. Help
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is understandable to be concerned regarding the risk driving when sleepy and also the issue concentrating at work.

Sleep apnea may be the cause so this may need to be reassessed by another sleep study to see if there is any worsening.

In addition blood tests for thyroid function (to make sure its not low) and a complete blood count (to rule out anemia), may be needed.
A depression screen may also be needed as well because this can cause fatigue and decrease motivation. These can be done by your GP.

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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue For A 44-year-old Woman

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is understandable to be concerned regarding the risk driving when sleepy and also the issue concentrating at work. Sleep apnea may be the cause so this may need to be reassessed by another sleep study to see if there is any worsening. In addition blood tests for thyroid function (to make sure its not low) and a complete blood count (to rule out anemia), may be needed. A depression screen may also be needed as well because this can cause fatigue and decrease motivation. These can be done by your GP. I hope this helps