Re: I need ENERGY! Help!

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In a message dated 3/8/01 11:58:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, ceejaec@...

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> and I've been having problems with dizziness when I stand up

> since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself out of

> bed

>

,

I would call your doctor! Maybe take a few days off of exercise too. Feel

better!

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In a message dated 3/8/01 11:58:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, ceejaec@...

writes:

> and I've been having problems with dizziness when I stand up

> since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself out of

> bed

>

,

I would call your doctor! Maybe take a few days off of exercise too. Feel

better!

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<< I had been feeling so good! I was getting up at 5am and working out at

least

4 days a week with no problem. I felt wide awake when my alarm went off. I

was loving it!! Now my energy is gone! Three weeks ago I donated blood and

I haven't recovered! My blood pressure was just a bit on the low side (at

least for me) and I've been having problems with dizziness when I stand up

since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself out of

bed

every morning, which I usually do around 6:15 and you can forget any morning

workouts. I feel tired all through the day and at night, I'm ready for bed

by 8:30pm. At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to 4 months

because I had a problem with low iron. My iron was great this time but I

just cannot seem to recover physically. What can I do to help, short of

taking speed? LOL! I'm sick and tired of feeling so tired all the time!!!!

HELP!

>>

, I don't know if you eat meat. If you do eat red meat for a couple of

days!!!! This always helps me!!! Also is it possible that you have a minor

bug and just haven't given yourself the chance to recover? That's happened to

me after donating.

a

Who needs to donate again :-#

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<< Sounds like anemia to me. I would get your blood checked. Have you ever

taken supplements/herbs for it? >>

I did have to take a prescription iron pill for 30 days but that was almost a

year ago. I was donating blood every 8 weeks and my iron was WAY low. My

doctor told me I was giving too frequently. I am not scheduled for an exam

until May but may see if I can get in earlier to have a complete blood panel

done. Thanks to everyone for your help!

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<< Ann Marie - who hasn't given blood since >>

I think I have given my last donation. I've donated about 2-1/2 gallons over

a period of a few years. I can live with that, I think. It's not worth it

if I'm going to feel this bad.

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<<who suggests that start with rehydrating herself to see if that

settles things >>

Thanks for all the info Janick. I'm not taking any medications so that's not

the problem. I drink at least 64 ounces of water a day, sometimes more. Is

that enough or should I increase my water intake? Is one blood donation

enough to really deplete my iron? I was anemic about 10 months ago so I

guess I could just be prone to low iron. I hate to take too much time from

exercise since I just started this SELF challenge. I really wanted to finish

it. Thanks again for your input. I am interested in hearing other info you

may have on the subject :-)

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< Also is it possible that you have a minor bug and just haven't given

yourself the chance to recover? >>

I suppose it's possible. I really don't know. I will try eating red meat

and see if that helps. Thanks!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< The other thing that can cause orthostatic hypotension is pregnancy, are

you sure you're not preggo?? >>

Not a chance! LOL! I do appreciate your help though! I will make an

appointment with my doc!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< Theoretically, the answer to this is no. However, as I explained in my

last email. Women have a tendency to lose iron easily... That means that

your menses combined with a blood donation, could of acted together to

depleted your iron storage. >>

Well, this doesn't really apply in my case because of the birth control I

use. I don't mean to make the guys feel uncomfortable! LOL! Sorry!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< Have you had your iron levels checked recently since you've become so

tired? >>

No, but as I've said before I have had a problem with anemia in the past. I

plan to make an appointment to see my doctor. I greatly appreciate

everyone's advice!! Having no energy really stinks!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< Have you had your iron levels checked recently since you've become so

tired? >>

No, but as I've said before I have had a problem with anemia in the past. I

plan to make an appointment to see my doctor. I greatly appreciate

everyone's advice!! Having no energy really stinks!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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<< Hang in there! Hopefully, this is just temporary! I know it's a bummer to

be on a roll and have something get in the way! Hope you are feeling better

soon >>

Thanks !! I have come to the conclusion that it isn't going to just

go away so I'm going to call my doctor and see when I can get in to see her.

She's usually backed up for several weeks, but hopefully it won't take that

long since all she'll do is send me to the lab to have blood drawn. Thanks

everyone for all the input!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

[Guest guest]

<< Hang in there! Hopefully, this is just temporary! I know it's a bummer to

be on a roll and have something get in the way! Hope you are feeling better

soon >>

Thanks !! I have come to the conclusion that it isn't going to just

go away so I'm going to call my doctor and see when I can get in to see her.

She's usually backed up for several weeks, but hopefully it won't take that

long since all she'll do is send me to the lab to have blood drawn. Thanks

everyone for all the input!

It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

what matters is how often you get back up.

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In a message dated 3/8/01 11:46:26 AM Pacific Standard Time,

taebo_spirit@... writes:

> Darcy who may have considered taking the day off on Monday, but

> didn't feel " weak and wimpy " until I was already into the workout. I

> have yet to quit before the end, and luckily only a few times have I

> had the urge to...

>

>

That's funny.......the other day I was in such a good mood and full of

energy, and I could hardly wait to Tae Bo, but as soon as I got into it, I

just lost the drive. I had to force myself to jab and kick, because I really

didn't want to. I did finish the workout though.

who wonders why his mood changed so drastically.

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hmm... not being a dr., I can't say for sure, but my thoughts would

be that maybe you need rest up for awhile before you work out

anymore?? Maybe you should call your dr and ask his opinion (or

hers!)?? I would tend to think your body is trying to tell you you

need some time off... but I could be wrong.

I have had that before after giving blood, but usually only the same

day.

Good luck!

Amy

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<< At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to 4 months

because I had a problem with low iron. My iron was great this

time but I

just cannot seem to recover physically. What can I do to help,

short of

taking speed? LOL! I'm sick and tired of feeling so tired all

the time!!!! >>

Sounds like anemia to me. I would get your blood checked. Have you ever taken

supplements/herbs for it? I had problems when pregnant and a few doses of

Chlorophyll made me feel better in just days. Anyway - I would get it checked

out.

Amy M.

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<< At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to 4 months

because I had a problem with low iron. My iron was great this

time but I

just cannot seem to recover physically. What can I do to help,

short of

taking speed? LOL! I'm sick and tired of feeling so tired all

the time!!!! >>

Sounds like anemia to me. I would get your blood checked. Have you ever taken

supplements/herbs for it? I had problems when pregnant and a few doses of

Chlorophyll made me feel better in just days. Anyway - I would get it checked

out.

Amy M.

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" My blood pressure was just a bit on the low side (at least for me) and I've

been having problems with dizziness when I stand up since giving blood. I am

always exhausted. "

Sounds like you have orthostatic hypotension... That usually happens in 2

situations: blood volume loss (which can be due to dehydration or acute blood

loss) or medications. Theoretically the hypotension, if it were only related to

the blood donation, should have resolved itself in a few days. My guess is that

you are either dehydrated (ie you should try to drink more), or you are taking

medications that can cause orthostatic hypotension...

" At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to 4 months because I had

a problem with low iron. "

That's usually what they recommend to every person giving blood, at least in

this province.

" My iron was great this time but I just cannot seem to recover physically. "

Iron deficiency (causing anemia) could also be a factor in your symptoms.

Even if your iron was fine when you gave blood, you must know that women lose

iron more easily then men (thru menses) and usually don't ingest enough iron to

compensate (ie thru vitamin supplementation or thru diet).

Janick

who suggests that start with rehydrating herself to see if that settles

things

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,

That happened to me a few years back. When I was younger, hubby and

I used to give blood ever 3-4 months. This last time I gave blood I

had exactly the same thing you did. I didn't do anything about it

other than get enough rest and made sure I ate really healthy. It

took a few more weeks before I felt better.

Ann Marie - who hasn't given blood since

> I had been feeling so good! I was getting up at 5am and working

out at least

> 4 days a week with no problem. I felt wide awake when my alarm

went off. I

> was loving it!! Now my energy is gone! Three weeks ago I donated

blood and

> I haven't recovered! My blood pressure was just a bit on the low

side (at

> least for me) and I've been having problems with dizziness when I

stand up

> since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself

out of bed

> every morning, which I usually do around 6:15 and you can forget

any morning

> workouts. I feel tired all through the day and at night, I'm ready

for bed

> by 8:30pm. At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to

4 months

> because I had a problem with low iron. My iron was great this time

but I

> just cannot seem to recover physically. What can I do to help,

short of

> taking speed? LOL! I'm sick and tired of feeling so tired all the

time!!!!

> HELP!

>

>

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" I would call your doctor! Maybe take a few days off of exercise too. Feel

better! "

Of course, I agree with 's advice also!!!

Janick

who doesn't expect her MD advice to be followed to the letter

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Wow , that is too bad. I really hope you get feeling better

soon or figure out exactly what it is. Yuck!! I know what exactly

what it feels like to not have a good workout. I just had a terrible

one on Monday! But, it had been probably December since I had a bad

one before that.. I couldn't imagine three weeks straight!! I sure

hope you get better-feeling.

Darcy who was barely sweating on Monday and not even out of breath,

just had ZERO strength or energy!!

> I had been feeling so good! I was getting up at 5am and working

out at least

> 4 days a week with no problem. I felt wide awake when my alarm

went off. I

> was loving it!! Now my energy is gone! Three weeks ago I donated

blood and

> I haven't recovered! My blood pressure was just a bit on the low

side (at

> least for me) and I've been having problems with dizziness when I

stand up

> since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself

out of bed

> every morning, which I usually do around 6:15 and you can forget

any morning

> workouts. I feel tired all through the day and at night, I'm ready

for bed

> by 8:30pm. At my doctor's request, I only donate blood every 3 to

4 months

> because I had a problem with low iron. My iron was great this time

but I

> just cannot seem to recover physically. What can I do to help,

short of

> taking speed? LOL! I'm sick and tired of feeling so tired all the

time!!!!

> HELP!

>

>

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" I drink at least 64 ounces of water a day, sometimes more. Is that enough or

should I increase my water intake? "

Your total input of liquid seems appropriate, and is therefore probably not

the cause of your symptoms. The other thing that can cause orthostatic

hypotension is pregnancy, are you sure you're not preggo??

" Is one blood donation enough to really deplete my iron? "

Theoretically, the answer to this is no. However, as I explained in my last

email. Women have a tendency to lose iron easily... That means that your

menses combined with a blood donation, could of acted together to depleted your

iron storage.

Geez, I'd really like to help you more, but online consultation, is really not

the best thing to make a diagnosis. Maybe you should check with your doctor...

Janick

who wishes she could help more with medical advice, since she knows how hard

it is in the states to get access to the health care system

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,

That's the conclusion I came to also. We had given plenty in our

younger years. I felt that it was not all in vain (no pun intended!)

because my parents needed transfusions years later. We were

perpetually replacing what they had used. I agree - it's not worth

it!

Ann Marie - who kinda feels bad about not donating as the tri-state

area's blood supply is low

> << Ann Marie - who hasn't given blood since >>

>

> I think I have given my last donation. I've donated about 2-1/2

gallons over

> a period of a few years. I can live with that, I think. It's not

worth it

> if I'm going to feel this bad.

>

>

>

>

> It doesn't matter how often you get knocked down;

> what matters is how often you get back up.

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>In a message dated 3/8/01 11:58:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

>ceejaec@...

>writes:

>

>

> > and I've been having problems with dizziness when I stand up

> > since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself out

>of

> > bed

>

,

Have you had your iron levels checked recently since you've become so tired?

I'd make sure you are getting not just enough iron, but enough of all your

Vitamins and Minerals, maybe give your doctor a call and take a few days

off. If you can't resist working out <G>, maybe try some lighter type tapes

such as yoga/pilates/stretching, etc.

Colleen

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> Now my energy is gone! Three weeks ago I donated blood and

> I haven't recovered! My blood pressure was just a bit on the low

side (at

> least for me) and I've been having problems with dizziness when I

stand up

> since giving blood. I am always exhausted. I have to drag myself

out of bed

> every morning, which I usually do around 6:15 and you can forget

any morning

> workouts.

,

I don't really have any advice for you...you've already gotten some

good suggestions, but I just wanted to say that I'll be thinking of

you! I know what a bummer it is to be low on energy and for your

workouts to be so tough! I hope that you can make an appointment

with your Doctor and figure out what's causing your lack of energy!

Hang in there! Hopefully, this is just temporary! I know it's a

bummer to be on a roll and have something get in the way! Hope you

are feeling better soon