What’s wrong with me?
I’m sure there are people in the world who would love to answer that question for me. But I’m seriously wondering.
I had some intense fatigue today. Started suddenly about 5 hours ago, and I’m still recovering from it. Getting better, but still moving pretty slow.
This was not ordinary, “I wish I could take a nap” fatigue, or “I’m depressed” fatigue, or “I’ve worked hard and my muscles are worn out” fatigue. This was me needing to lie down, without the energy to get up. I was mentally alert, and able to hold a reasonable conversation. Bu no amount of willpower was going to get me to move. Then I’d get a little bit of energy and do something. And then I’d just need to stop and sit or lie down wherever I was.
I’ve complained about fatigue before to doctors, and had the usual general blood tests. I’ve had my fasting glucose checked. I’ve had my thyroid levels checked. Nothing. Once a long, long, long time ago, there was something about some liver enzymes, but we tried antidepressants first, and Prozac rocked my world, and that never showed up again, as far as I know.
I know what depression feels like. I know it far too well. That’s not what this is.
I even had a sublingual B vitamin supplement today, just in case. They usually seem to be a good idea for me. I didn’t expect this fatigue today, but I took one anyway. It didn’t prevent it. Would it trigger it???
So, what else am I left with?
Some kind of food allergy?
Celiac disease? (gluten allergy)
Adrenal fatigue?
Fibromyalgia?
Lupus?
It’s not lupus. It’s never lupus.
