Always tired

T_man · 04-10-2009, 09:06 PM

And I don't know why.
I'm beginning to think I have diabetes, or an onset of it.

I sleep 6 hours - wake up feeling tired, 8 hours - wake up feeling tired, 10 hours - wake up feeling tired, 12 hours - wake up feeling tired. I run in the morning - I feel tired, I run mid-day/night - same.

My diet is clean mostly apart from a takeaway here and there, and it's full of carbs and protein, and a bit of fat too.

Anyone used to have this problem of being tired all the time??

I've reached a stage where after about 9 PM it takes me 1.5 hours to eat a sandwich because I'm just too tired to devour it even though I'm hungry. It's been 4.5 hours since my last meal and it's 3:02 AM, although usually I rarely go 3 hours without eating something high in protein.

Other things that make me think I have diabetes:
I pass water fast. Even my friends have commented on how much I go to the bathroom. However it could be because when I drink alcohol, there is alot of water retained in me because of creatine ( I don't take creatine for atleast 24 hours before drinking)
I'm always tired as stated above.
I recently developed a yeast infection on my foot, although it could have been from swimming pool showers, I didn't swim for a while before getting the infection. Then again it could be athlete's foot from PE changing rooms.
I have a weight gainer, vanilla flavoured with 50g malto, and when I drink it I feel sick.

However I have been gaining weight; not sure if it's fat or muscle, probably both but I don't know how to tell.

Can anyone suggest anything to consume or do to improve my constant fatigue?

Yanick · 04-10-2009, 11:04 PM

The three P's (polyuria[excessive pee'ing], polydipsia[excessive thirst], polyphagia[excessive hunger]) plus weight loss are typical presentations of diabetes. As far as i know, fatigue is not typically associated with diabetes, however fluctuations of blood sugar may account for fatigue. Other symptoms to watch for would be numbness/tingling in the feet, blurred vision and yeast infections (which might or might not be the case).

From what you said, diabetes doesn't seem to fit but if you feel strongly enough about it (risk factors; relative with DM, history of hypoglycemic episodes, hypertension, high triglycerides) have your doc do a glucose tolerance test. Like i say a lot in this particular section, a bunch of BB'ers can't diagnose you over the internet.

Fatigue is a strange thing in that it is one symptom that may be caused by various conditions. Anemia and hypothyroidism are the two that I can think of right away. Anyway, get to a physician and have him take a look at you and do some blood tests. Other than that, all I can really tell you is to get a routine going in terms of sleeping patterns (get your 8 hrs/night), eat your veggies, take your multi's, get your EFA's and keep hydrated.

Another thing you may want to look into, is the possibility of overtraining or undereating. A de-load week can work wonders, and the same can be said of a day or two of refeeding.

**Built** · 04-10-2009, 11:27 PM

Tossing my .02 into this thread, get your thyroid checked out when you go see the doc to get checked for diabetes.

Zaphod · 04-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Snoring may be the problem or apnea. You may be waking yourself with the snoring and not realizing it since it is so brief an interruption, but it makes a difference. With apnea you actually stop breathing while you sleep for one reason or another. It leaves you tired no matter how much you sleep. Go see a doctor to get a sleep study done, they'll monitor you through a full night and will probably find out what is wrong.

04-10-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
T_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,244 Photos: 1	Always tired And I don't know why. I'm beginning to think I have diabetes, or an onset of it. I sleep 6 hours - wake up feeling tired, 8 hours - wake up feeling tired, 10 hours - wake up feeling tired, 12 hours - wake up feeling tired. I run in the morning - I feel tired, I run mid-day/night - same. My diet is clean mostly apart from a takeaway here and there, and it's full of carbs and protein, and a bit of fat too. Anyone used to have this problem of being tired all the time?? I've reached a stage where after about 9 PM it takes me 1.5 hours to eat a sandwich because I'm just too tired to devour it even though I'm hungry. It's been 4.5 hours since my last meal and it's 3:02 AM, although usually I rarely go 3 hours without eating something high in protein. Other things that make me think I have diabetes: I pass water fast. Even my friends have commented on how much I go to the bathroom. However it could be because when I drink alcohol, there is alot of water retained in me because of creatine ( I don't take creatine for atleast 24 hours before drinking) I'm always tired as stated above. I recently developed a yeast infection on my foot, although it could have been from swimming pool showers, I didn't swim for a while before getting the infection. Then again it could be athlete's foot from PE changing rooms. I have a weight gainer, vanilla flavoured with 50g malto, and when I drink it I feel sick. However I have been gaining weight; not sure if it's fat or muscle, probably both but I don't know how to tell. Can anyone suggest anything to consume or do to improve my constant fatigue? Last edited by T_man : 04-10-2009 at 09:13 PM.

04-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,231	The three P's (polyuria[excessive pee'ing], polydipsia[excessive thirst], polyphagia[excessive hunger]) plus weight loss are typical presentations of diabetes. As far as i know, fatigue is not typically associated with diabetes, however fluctuations of blood sugar may account for fatigue. Other symptoms to watch for would be numbness/tingling in the feet, blurred vision and yeast infections (which might or might not be the case). From what you said, diabetes doesn't seem to fit but if you feel strongly enough about it (risk factors; relative with DM, history of hypoglycemic episodes, hypertension, high triglycerides) have your doc do a glucose tolerance test. Like i say a lot in this particular section, a bunch of BB'ers can't diagnose you over the internet. Fatigue is a strange thing in that it is one symptom that may be caused by various conditions. Anemia and hypothyroidism are the two that I can think of right away. Anyway, get to a physician and have him take a look at you and do some blood tests. Other than that, all I can really tell you is to get a routine going in terms of sleeping patterns (get your 8 hrs/night), eat your veggies, take your multi's, get your EFA's and keep hydrated. Another thing you may want to look into, is the possibility of overtraining or undereating. A de-load week can work wonders, and the same can be said of a day or two of refeeding. "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

04-10-2009, 11:27 PM	#3
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,109	Tossing my .02 into this thread, get your thyroid checked out when you go see the doc to get checked for diabetes. Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-11-2009, 08:37 AM	#4
Zaphod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 66	Snoring may be the problem or apnea. You may be waking yourself with the snoring and not realizing it since it is so brief an interruption, but it makes a difference. With apnea you actually stop breathing while you sleep for one reason or another. It leaves you tired no matter how much you sleep. Go see a doctor to get a sleep study done, they'll monitor you through a full night and will probably find out what is wrong.