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What Causes Tiredness And Fatigue?
i am tired all the time no energy and unmotivated to do anything. When I eat sugar I feel better and then sink back down with a thump. I am overweight and have hypopiturism and are on drugs for thyroid, cortisone and diabetes insipidus. I am just feeling worn out.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Hello,
Sorry to learn about your bothersome situation.
As you are diagnosed with hypopituitarism you should check some hormones regularly and have a detailed clinical examination in order to prevent over or under dosages of certain hormones.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Fasting glucose level
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average).
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Calcium level.
it will be a pleasure to help you further after the above mentioned results.
Wish you good health!
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Sorry to learn about your bothersome situation.
As you are diagnosed with hypopituitarism you should check some hormones regularly and have a detailed clinical examination in order to prevent over or under dosages of certain hormones.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Fasting glucose level
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average).
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
Calcium level.
it will be a pleasure to help you further after the above mentioned results.
Wish you good health!
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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