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beth0874beth0874
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Good afternoon ladies.  So here is my situation.  I have been so tired for a couple of weeks now.  I am not sure what to do to keep myself going.  I am at the point I want to cry I am so tired.  I have been going to bed earlier and earlier.  Waking up later and later (Thank God my job is flexible). I typically can't sleep a night through.  (I usually wake up around 4:00 every night - no matter what time I go to bed) but lately I have been waking up a few times a night.  A few years back a doctor did a bunch of tests and said that I had chronic fatigue syndrome.  (Other than that all my tests were fine)  I am not sure if I really believe in that because a lot of things I read said that it really isn't anything and I don't know anyone who has it to talk to. Anways about 3 months after hearing this from the doctor I felt better anyways until now.   So here I am now.  Half asleep.  So I guess this post is just a vent but if anyone has any ideas to help keep my energy up, I would love to hear it.  I am thinking I can't take a sleeping pill to help me sleep through the night while TTC and as I mentioned before not sleeping through the night has always been a problem.  I eat a fairly healthy diet but maybe someone has some thoughts on different foods that may help my energy level.  Thoughts or support are welcome. Sad  Thanks!
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  • stayceestaycee member

    imagebeth0874:
      I am thinking I can't take a sleeping pill to help me sleep through the night while TTC 

    I dont' get this.  Why can't you take a sleeping pill while TTC?

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  • beth0874beth0874
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    imagebeth0874:
      I am thinking I can't take a sleeping pill to help me sleep through the night while TTC 

    I dont' get this.  Why can't you take a sleeping pill while TTC?

    I just assumed you couldn't.  But you know that saying about assuming.  Is it safe?

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  • jiffy-popjiffy-pop member
    I don't have any input other than when I opened this post and read the first few sentences, I figured it was a post fishing for a "you're pregnant". Hope you start sleeping better!
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  • lenfant1201lenfant1201 member
    I take Benadryl when I'm having trouble sleeping. It's the exact same drug as Unisom, and it's safe during pregnancy.
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  • beth0874beth0874

    imagejiffy-pop:
    I don't have any input other than when I opened this post and read the first few sentences, I figured it was a post fishing for a "you're pregnant". Hope you start sleeping better!

    Oops.  I guess I should have phrased it different.  I haven't even ovulated this month so no fishing.

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  • beth0874beth0874

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    I take Benadryl when I'm having trouble sleeping. It's the exact same drug as Unisom, and it's safe during pregnancy.

    Good to know.  I should try that.

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  • Mrs.UmmMrs.Umm member

    My SIL has chronic fatigue and was actually put on an antidepressant by her doctor. She was telling me that they've done studies that the  inbalance in the brain that causes depression is very similar to chronic fatigue. He also suggested a special diet (basically higher lean protein and whole grains, no refined sugar, no artificial sweeteners, caffeine or alcohol).

    She said it's working well for her. Maybe something to ask your doctor about.

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  • MrsTechieMrsTechie

    Vitamin B complex supplement is my recommendation. It helps with fatigue.

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  • beth0874beth0874
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    imagestaycee:

    imagebeth0874:
      I am thinking I can't take a sleeping pill to help me sleep through the night while TTC 

    I dont' get this.  Why can't you take a sleeping pill while TTC?

    I just assumed you couldn't.  But you know that saying about assuming.  Is it safe?

    You are TTC, not pregnant. They are not the same thing.

     

     

    Very true but I was thinking if it is something I need to keep doing for awhile and then I hit the 2ww mark.  Maybe I am overthinking it.

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  • jcasey456jcasey456 member
    imagebeth0874:

    imagebabyschiller:
    I take Benadryl when I'm having trouble sleeping. It's the exact same drug as Unisom, and it's safe during pregnancy.

    Good to know.  I should try that.

     

    Didn't know this either but I've been struggling with sleep lately to. I keep waking up at 4 am EVERY night. Doesn't matter when i go to sleep. I'll try Benadryl now though.

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  • beth0874beth0874
    imagejcasey456:
    imagebeth0874:

    imagebabyschiller:
    I take Benadryl when I'm having trouble sleeping. It's the exact same drug as Unisom, and it's safe during pregnancy.

    Good to know.  I should try that.

     

    Didn't know this either but I've been struggling with sleep lately to. I keep waking up at 4 am EVERY night. Doesn't matter when i go to sleep. I'll try Benadryl now though.

     That is funny that we both wake up at 4.  What is up with 4:00? 

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  • lesullengerlesullenger

    Have you ever had your thyroid checked?

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  • beth0874beth0874
    imageMrs.Umm:

    My SIL has chronic fatigue and was actually put on an antidepressant by her doctor. She was telling me that they've done studies that the  inbalance in the brain that causes depression is very similar to chronic fatigue. He also suggested a special diet (basically higher lean protein and whole grains, no refined sugar, no artificial sweeteners, caffeine or alcohol).

    She said it's working well for her. Maybe something to ask your doctor about.

     

    Huh.  Now I am questioning my doctor.  When I went through the tests, he tested me for mono even though I didn't have any symptoms.  I had it in the past.  Apparently, it showed that I still had mono  (15 years later).  Seemed strange to me.  I eat a lot of protein and vegetables but not good on the whole grains.  I have cut down on caffeine and don't drink much and I stopped artificial sweeteners.  Maybe it is time to talk to another doctor.

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  • beth0874beth0874
    imagelesullenger:

    Have you ever had your thyroid checked?

     

    I did.  Everything was fine.

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  • beth0874beth0874
    imageMrsTechie:

    Vitamin B complex supplement is my recommendation. It helps with fatigue.

    That's a good thought too.

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  • ECUGirl2004ECUGirl2004 member

    Do you have any other symptoms of depression?  The sleep that you are describing sounds a lot like someone who is depressed. 

    Here's a link to a list of other symptoms: https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=symptoms

     

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  • ColleenF1ColleenF1
    It sounds like a new doc is in order! I'm not a doctor, so it could be chronic fatigue, but seep disturbances are often related to depression. Not getting enough sleep exacerbates depression, too. A new doc could figure that out for you. In the meantime, get some sleep! The other ladies are right that TTC is not the same as pg. Benadryl and Unisom are good ways to fall asleep and stay asleep. FYI fish oil is great for depression and also good for developing fetuses. :-) I hope you get some rest!
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  • beth0874beth0874
    imageECUGirl2004:

    Do you have any other symptoms of depression?  The sleep that you are describing sounds a lot like someone who is depressed. 

    Here's a link to a list of other symptoms: https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=symptoms

     

    Your DS is so cute!  I don't seem to have any other symptoms just sleeping and fatigue. 

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  • beth0874beth0874
    Thanks ladies.  I will use some of the recommendations, see if that helps and if not it is time to call the doctor.
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