run down feeling

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al78

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Location
Horsham
Been feeling tired and run down for several weeks now. I don't go out with the club on Sunday mornings now as I don't have the motivation and feel I need the rest on the weekends. Problem is it doesn't help as it takes me a while to get off to sleep at night and I feel awfully groggy when I have to get up in the mornings. The closest feeling I can describe is it is like constantly living with five hours of jet lag. Has anyone else felt like this recently? I was wondering if there is some bug doing the rounds as a friend of mine is having a similar experience.

I cycle 19 miles a day commuting and have been doing this for several years, but my average speed on the return leg is about 2-3 mph slower than it was two years ago. It is frustrating to say the least.What is odd is that I seemed to start deteriorating just after I came back from my walking holiday in Scotland at the end of July. Up to and including then I had felt strong.
 

I like Skol

A Minging Manc...
In my opinion given your otherwise healthy history and the sudden change which has continued for a significant period I would get down to the GP to discuss the problem. It could be the sign of an underlying problem such as diabeties or similar (this is only a guess and not based on any medical knowledge!!!)

PS: I work nights and feel the way you describe almost permanently! :wacko:
 

andyh

Über Member
Location
gosport
i work lates and feel like this too..

i keep getting infections too and the doctor has put me on antibiotics for the next 6 months :-( .

ive had blood tests and they've all come back ok..
 

yello

Guest
It could be seasonal, could be. Change of climate, light, etc etc etc. Autumn can feel like a bit of a come down after summer.

But I'm with the 'see the doc' opinion. It sounds like you're a fit and active person as a rule and this feeling run down has taken you by surprise. Wouldn't surprise me if you've picked up some virus, lurgy or bug.

Don't feel obliged to ride. If there's no motivation then take that as a sign of the body wanting rest (particularly as I'm guessing you don't normally struggle with motivation).
 
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al78

al78

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Location
Horsham
In my opinion given your otherwise healthy history and the sudden change which has continued for a significant period I would get down to the GP to discuss the problem. It could be the sign of an underlying problem such as diabeties or similar (this is only a guess and not based on any medical knowledge!!!)

PS: I work nights and feel the way you describe almost permanently! :wacko:

I have felt like this off and on for years but I did recover at the end of February and felt strong (well, would could be classed as normally fit for a regular cyclist in their early 30's) through to early August, then it went downhill. I have been to the doctors in the past with no success as all tests come back negative i.e. the doctor can't find anything wrong with me.

I felt somewhat better today and managed a half decent commute home earlier this evening, probably because I was trying to outrun a nasty rain shower. I am away tomorrow with family for a few days so will take advantage of the opportunity to rest.
 

Andrew_P

In between here and there
Since you felt like this have you ever been on an extended course or had regular use of Antibiotics?
 

vickster

Legendary Member
I would take a look at your sleep hygiene - I always feel dreadful when tired. Also, plenty of fruit, veg and water in diet?
 

yello

Guest
al78, given what you've said about the doc finding nothing and feeling like it 'off and on', do you think it is seasonally related? It could be something like winter blues/SAD. There are many folk here who go through similar difficulties; either gradual as they adjust to the changes in light etc or throughout the winter.

Another possibility is depression; as a result of winter blues or otherwise.

At such times, I feel you have to go back to basics. That is, sleep well, eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol etc etc etc. You know, all the usual boring advice!
 

rs2k

New Member
Sleep more and eat more I'd say.

Either that or try a few Ephedrine tabs an hour before you set off for a ride.
 

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
Could also be SAD. Try getting a daylight light
Works for me!


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