not sure what is wrong with me

[tinymom05]

i am so tired all the time and i went to the doctor that ran bloodwork for my thyroid and she said she tested me for diabetes awhile ago but not too long ago and that it is stress that is causing me to be tired the bloodwork came back normal for thyroid, so she put me on Wellbutrin 150mg. i have been taking it for 2 weeks i am so tired still have a very hard time getting up in the morning. i have to get my prescription filled but i am wondering if it isnt just the stress that is causing me to be tired or if it is something else along with stress. i have 2 kids with autism so yes my life is pretty stressful having therapists in your home on a weekly basis. family is not supportive at all. but my question is should i get a higher mg on the Wellbutrin or i am wondering what else can be wrong with me, i feel like crying and i am moody at times too.

[littlecoley88]

I don't have any personal experience with this problem but what you're talking about sounds a lot like what my best friend had. She was tired all the time too, and you wouldn't believe how much she could sleep. In high school she fell asleep all the time in class. They did tests on her to figure out what was going on and they narrowed the problem down to her thyroid. At first they diagnosed her with Grave's disease, but that turned out to be wrong. After lots of blood tests and a biopsy they figured out she had toxic nodules on her thyroid and she got surgery to have it removed. She never quite explained very well what toxic nodules were, so I'm sorry I can't include that info. But she's now on a medication that acts in place of the removed thyroid and she's doing fine.

I found a webpage for you about Grave's disease if you'd like to check it out; sleepiness and irritability are some of the symptoms listed. However, stress is a perfectly rational explanation to your tiredness and moodiness, so don't rule that possibility out. Best of luck to you!

[url]http://www.4women.gov/faq/graves.htm[/url]

[plasva]

Did the doctor also run a CBC (complete blood count) to check you for anemia?
Do you get regular sleep (go to sleep at a reasonable hour, around the same time every night, and get at least 7 hours of sleep?) That is truly the key to getting rid of severe fatigue, IF you do not have a good sleep schedule.

Other things to consider: mild dehydration could cause major fatigue. Drink PLENTY of water all throughout the day. Eating a lot of refined sugar, not enough protein and healthy fats, not getting enough B vitamins... these could all play a role.

Do you think you are depressed?

Stay away from alcohol, which acts as a depressent.

Wellbutrin can cause more fatigue and/or weight gain in some people, but it's good to give it a chance. When you do go off of it someday, be sure to wean yourself off slowly to avoid side effects.

I hope you start to feel better soon.