Anyone knows why I’m always tired and sleepy??

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:08 pm

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DPR2017 [OP]: Sr. Member; Jan 21, 2017; 976 posts; 336 upvotes

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:08 pm

Anyone knows why I’m always tired and sleepy??

I get 8 hours of sleep. I exercise moderately (once a week of biking or hiking). I eat pretty clean. Annual physical is fine according to the doctor. But I’m always low on energy recently. Any one knows why or what other tests I should run?

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:14 pm

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jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1382 posts; 1161 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:14 pm

Use a sleep monitor app. You're probably snoring and having apnea episodes.

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Jul 22nd, 2021 8:14 pm

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kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9218 upvotes; The NORTH

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:14 pm

Thyroid test? Testosterone levels good?

Are you depressed?

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:07 pm

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adnanakhtar: Member; May 27, 2012; 386 posts; 193 upvotes; Whitehorse, YT

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:07 pm

start with sleep study
CPAP made a significant change in my sleep and energy levels. i have upper nasal polyps and sinus nasal congestion

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:08 pm

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adnanakhtar: Member; May 27, 2012; 386 posts; 193 upvotes; Whitehorse, YT

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:08 pm

how is your sense of taste and smell?

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:21 pm

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hierophant: Deal Fanatic; Feb 4, 2010; 6915 posts; 6688 upvotes

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:21 pm

DPR2017 wrote: ↑ I get 8 hours of sleep. I exercise moderately (once a week of biking or hiking). I eat pretty clean. Annual physical is fine according to the doctor. But I’m always low on energy recently. Any one knows why or what other tests I should run?

Exercising once a week isn't moderate - it's sedentary at best. "Eating clean" also seems suspect/subjective.

Stress and sleep are typically the culprit but it could be hormonal too. Not sure what kind of opinions and guesses you're looking for from strangers on an online forum with such limited info.

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:31 pm

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7Chirp: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2019; 1529 posts; 1853 upvotes; GTA

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:31 pm

I think it's a good idea to complete a sleep study. That said, there are 'risks' involved...

I encouraged my dad to do one probably 10-15 years ago because I believed he had sleep apnea. The sleep clinic informed him he did indeed have it and needed to buy a CPAP or he'd risk losing his driver's license. We freaked out and bought one. IIRC, he said it was about $800, but luckily, work insurance covered it.

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:31 pm

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Cheapo-Findo: Deal Expert; Mar 9, 2007; 15333 posts; 12594 upvotes; Think of the Childre…

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:31 pm

Getting old?

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Jul 22nd, 2021 9:45 pm

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Guest8456458484: Deal Guru; Mar 14, 2005; 13811 posts; 2509 upvotes

Jul 22nd, 2021 9:45 pm

It could be related to what u eat. If u fast for most of the day, what is ur energy like? I can get really tired and/or sleepy after eating certain stuff, like bread.

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Jul 22nd, 2021 11:20 pm

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knuks101: Deal Addict; Jan 31, 2013; 1729 posts; 483 upvotes; Red Deer, AB

Jul 22nd, 2021 11:20 pm

I’d start with a visit to the doctor and get bloodwork done.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 8:06 am

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Hippylove: Jr. Member; Dec 24, 2020; 166 posts; 485 upvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 8:06 am

Is this recent? Did you get your covid shot by chance?

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Jul 23rd, 2021 10:44 am

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kittypink: Deal Addict; Jul 4, 2009; 1656 posts; 1055 upvotes; Windsor, ON area

Jul 23rd, 2021 10:44 am

Becks wrote: ↑ It could be related to what u eat. If u fast for most of the day, what is ur energy like? I can get really tired and/or sleepy after eating certain stuff, like bread.

I find I'm the same way. I started intermittent fasting 16/8 and cut down on bread and I'm not as sleepy as I use to be. I use to have to take a major nap everyday, now no more naps.

(Not a doctor - this is just my experience and observation)

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Jul 23rd, 2021 2:25 pm

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Bubblegum86: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2016; 1546 posts; 1598 upvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:25 pm

OP are you tired all the time or mostly after you eat? If it's the later then insulin resistance might be the issue. I had the same going on and it disappeared after I switched to a ketogenic diet. Best to talk to your doctor to check for insulin resistance/high blood sugar.

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Jul 23rd, 2021 2:28 pm

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hierophant: Deal Fanatic; Feb 4, 2010; 6915 posts; 6688 upvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:28 pm

kittypink wrote: ↑ I find I'm the same way. I started intermittent fasting 16/8 and cut down on bread and I'm not as sleepy as I use to be. I use to have to take a major nap everyday, now no more naps.

(Not a doctor - this is just my experience and observation)

Bubblegum86 wrote: ↑ OP are you tired all the time or mostly after you eat? If it's the later then insulin resistance might be the issue. I had the same going on and it disappeared after I switched to a ketogenic diet. Best to talk to your doctor to check for insulin resistance/high blood sugar.

Same here. Why do certain carbs have to taste so good and be so comforting...why can't we get the same joy from veggies and protein damn it!

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Jul 23rd, 2021 2:39 pm

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Swerny: Deal Expert; Oct 5, 2008; 17337 posts; 12917 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:39 pm

DPR2017 wrote: ↑ I get 8 hours of sleep. I exercise moderately (once a week of biking or hiking). I eat pretty clean. Annual physical is fine according to the doctor. But I’m always low on energy recently. Any one knows why or what other tests I should run?

so you're sedentary.

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:43 pm

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GoodFellaz: Deal Fanatic; Jun 24, 2015; 7875 posts; 2630 upvotes; 0 downvotes

Jul 23rd, 2021 2:43 pm

maybe u have sleep apnia?

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Jul 25th, 2021 6:38 am

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Stryker: Deal Addict; Jul 23, 2007; 4790 posts; 3919 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2021 6:38 am

I'm elderly and may not have the energy I used to have, but carb foods like bread, potatoes, oats, and rice are part of my diet and I don't feel like taking a nap during the day.

Best to check with your MD again.

Jul 25th, 2021 2:37 pm

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alpovs: Deal Fanatic; Sep 16, 2013; 7789 posts; 5430 upvotes; SW ON

Jul 25th, 2021 2:37 pm

Check for Lyme disease.

Jul 25th, 2021 2:50 pm

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nosnoop: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2007; 4263 posts; 2204 upvotes; Thornhill

Jul 25th, 2021 2:50 pm

Go see your family doctor.
Getting random answers in RFD is not going to help you.

Jul 25th, 2021 2:57 pm

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alpovs: Deal Fanatic; Sep 16, 2013; 7789 posts; 5430 upvotes; SW ON

Jul 25th, 2021 2:57 pm

knuks101 wrote: ↑I’d start with a visit to the doctor and get bloodwork done.

nosnoop wrote: ↑ Go see your family doctor.
Getting random answers in RFD is not going to help you.

Do you guys read the OP? The OP said "Annual physical is fine according to the doctor." Usually it involves bloodwork.

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