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What Causes Extreme Lethargy?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: No matter what I eat I get extremely lethargic. I take very good care of diet etc.
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Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (3 hours later)
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Dear XXXX

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using our service. You need to evaluate what food you are eating. Food that are high in carbohydrates tend to make you tired . Sugar also creates the same response due to the stimulation of insulin and cortisol.
I hope my answer will be helpful
Dr Sara
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Follow up: Dr. Sara Garcia (34 minutes later)
I am a very knowledgeable eater. Lots of fruits and veggies---little meat- good calcium intake sugar restricted to ones like organic honey and maple syprup--whole rice quinoa etc. gluten/dairy free.

It is like beyond tired almost----????
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Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (35 minutes later)
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Dear XXXX

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Thanks for replying to my advise. There are other factors in your medical situation that might be contributing to your symptoms. One of them is that you have been treated with Methrotexate and Prednisone. Both medications can make you feel like that, specially Prednisone that can give you fatigue and mood changes.
Dr.Sara
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Follow up: Dr. Sara Garcia (13 hours later)


I understand that and have discussed that with Dr. Would going off 1 tablet of hydrocodone a day for the last 2 years---have that effect?
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Answered by Dr. Sara Garcia (11 hours later)
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I don't think that it would make this effect. You might need to review what you are eating and try to keep the exercise program.
Thanks for the reply
Dr.Sara
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What Causes Extreme Lethargy?

Brief Answer: Dear XXXX Detailed Answer: Thanks for using our service. You need to evaluate what food you are eating. Food that are high in carbohydrates tend to make you tired . Sugar also creates the same response due to the stimulation of insulin and cortisol. I hope my answer will be helpful Dr Sara