Constantly Drained

That is a good suggestion, I never thought of it. I actually think that maybe i"m a bit dehydrated too. For about 5 straight days I've had a migraine from HECK and been taking motrin to try to make it go away. Suddenly, last night I was thinking of what could be giving me a headache, and how crappy I've been feeling lately--- I've totally NOT been drinking! For the past 4 days (other than a cup of coffee each day) I only had about a 1/2 a glass of soda. That was it! No water, no nothing! Last night I drank a few glasses of water before bed, and today my headache seems to be gone. Also, yesterday we ate healthy all day--- and I know one day isn't much--- but today I feel a bit better. Thank you so much for your ideas though, I'm going to look up some stuff on adrenal burnout because I think that also might be something that could be going on. Thanks again!

That's great that the water and the healthy food helped. I have some serious adrenal problems myself, so it's easy for me to spot the symptoms of someone's glands getting tired. If it continues or gets worse, you can probably check with your doctor. It's funny that you mentioned headaches as that's another common symptom, too.

I came back to this post to see WHEN I had posted it. I just found out today that I'm pregnant... about 6 weeks. So I guess that explains why I was feeling so drained, in addition to not drinking enough water. Lately, I'm drinking like crazy, and now I guess I know why. Wanted to touch base and let you know though...

I think you hit the nail on the head. Last night after posting this I was also wondering why on top of feeling run down I've had these terrible migraines for about 4 days. I kept associating it with that time of the month--- and kept taking motrin to make it go away. It wouldn't go away! Last night, I remembered that for the last 4-5 days I haven't drank about anything! I drank a bit of water last night, and today my headache is gone! I'm still tired, but I think if I re-hydrate myself and try to relieve some stress that I'll start sleeping better, and feel more rested. Also, last night we all walked to the park-- just to get away from the house. I think that helped me too. The weather was so nice, not so hot and it was good weather for walking. Going to try to do it again today. Thank you for your pos!

Im feeling alot better now since I've been drinking more water. Thank you again for your help!

Glad I could help! I am trying to take my own advice and drink more water and exercise. It is so hard to remember with all these other life distractions. And please take your vitamins!!! Anemia will run you down as you know. We want to be healthy mommies right?

I actually thing that it was lack of water that caused me to feel so down and tired. I'm feeling alot better. Since I posted that message, I've actually list 12 pounds. My boyfriend and I have gone on a diet together. It's nice to have a partner. My son is currently in the hospital, so I'm having issues with my diet because I don't have access to the foods that I was eating-- but I am trying to be really careful, drinking alot of water and taking alot of walks while I'm stuck in here with him. I wish I had access to a scale here, I'd like to see what weight I'm still out so I know if I'm doing good or not. HOpefully we will be home in a few days, and I'll be able to check. thanks for your post!

Actually, I am STILL anemic from having my son (and 6 surguries) and I'm supposed to be taking 3 iron pills a day. However, I've felt a lot better without taking them, and now I have been just trying to take them around my period time since I feel the crappiest and weakest then. Last month, and this month, I didn't take the pills--- so I wonder if that IS another reason why I feel so blah. That was one of the reasons I was taking the multi-vitamins, but I guess they don't have as much iron in them as 3 iron pills do. I guess I'm going to have to start taking my pills better. I have to remember so much for my son that I have been forgetting and neglecting myself. Last night, I just remembered that for 5 days I have only drank a cup of coffee each day and maybe a half a cup of soda. So, on top of everything else I think I was having migraines from being dehydrated. I wonder if dehydration also makes you feel run down too....

One more thing... do you know if you can test for iron levels at home? I don't have insurance at the moment, so going to the doctor isn't something I can do without paying a fortune. Do they have a kit at home you can test yourself, kinda like they do for diabetic people?