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Question: experiencing some vertigo, "numbness" in head, often tired, sleeping more than usual; was treated for babesiosis 2 1/2 years ago.\ with antibiotics; signs,symptoms seem similar to babesiosis. energy level very suppressed. lifestyle totally affected; never go out in evening. This condition began last october, changes symptoms occasionally, but recently ( past 6-7 weeks ) is more pronounced than previously.
Brief Answer:
Those symptoms could have many causes.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about these symptoms you are feeling.
The causes of low energy level and tiredness can be many at times they are very hard to identify especially at your age. Those symptoms can be attributed to many different conditions, they are not specific. It is hard to know what has been excluded by your doctors without having more knowledge on the blood tests you have had. I am assuming that there have been no findings suggesting anemia, blood tumors, infection or inflammation, that liver and kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, electrolytes, vitamin B12 and D. Also no signs suggesting cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, neurological conditions like Parkinson's, a tumor. Also that there is no exposure to toxins.
If all that has been done then I can't blame your doctors for being at a loss and looking for alternative causes. Depression can often manifest some fatigue, fogginess either on his own or by amplificating physiological frailty (related to aging changes).
So for the moment I would give Wellbutrin a chance. It is an appropriate drug in your case as it has been shown more effective in countering fatigue and sleepiness compared to some other antidepressants. Meclizine is also a good choice for vertigo. Another drug which might be considered if the current regimen isn't effective after giving it a few weeks might be amantadine, commonly used in chronic fatigue.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Those symptoms could have many causes.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I am sorry about these symptoms you are feeling.
The causes of low energy level and tiredness can be many at times they are very hard to identify especially at your age. Those symptoms can be attributed to many different conditions, they are not specific. It is hard to know what has been excluded by your doctors without having more knowledge on the blood tests you have had. I am assuming that there have been no findings suggesting anemia, blood tumors, infection or inflammation, that liver and kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, electrolytes, vitamin B12 and D. Also no signs suggesting cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, neurological conditions like Parkinson's, a tumor. Also that there is no exposure to toxins.
If all that has been done then I can't blame your doctors for being at a loss and looking for alternative causes. Depression can often manifest some fatigue, fogginess either on his own or by amplificating physiological frailty (related to aging changes).
So for the moment I would give Wellbutrin a chance. It is an appropriate drug in your case as it has been shown more effective in countering fatigue and sleepiness compared to some other antidepressants. Meclizine is also a good choice for vertigo. Another drug which might be considered if the current regimen isn't effective after giving it a few weeks might be amantadine, commonly used in chronic fatigue.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
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