Newly minted 53 yr old, always tired.
Posted by stonecoldmark@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 109 comments
I’ve noticed for the past few months that I am always tired. No matter how much sleep I get. I get more than most, a good 6.5-7 of really good deep sleep.
I wake up, I never feel rested and ready to seize the day. I literally could go for a nap 2 hours later.
I find myself taking lots of naps. Weekends are no better, if we run errands and come home, chances are I nap.
What kills me is a have a job that keeps me fairly active, without a lot of overexertion, I don’t eat complete garbage, I drink a decent amount of water. I could afford to lose about 60 lbs.
Could it be low T? Have any guys in this sub tried Ozempic? I hear a lot of people use it to lose weight.
I’ve never been one to show up at my doctor’s office as suggest what they should prescribe to me, but I am afraid I might have to.
Love to hear thoughts.
Mercury5979@reddit
This sounds like a question for your doctor. Just remember how many things can affect energy and fatigue. Diet, including what you eat and when you eat it. Overall physical fitness. Breathing issues while asleep, sleep environment, stress level, vitamin deficiency, and so much more.
stonecoldmark@reddit (OP)
I’m going for my annual check up in a few weeks.
Responsible_Row1932@reddit
An annual check up does not allow you to investigate new issues. That needs to be separate. That’s assuming you are in the US. It’s insane- but it will get billed as a different service type if you bring up an issue, not as your ‘free’ annual exam.
Reddit____user___@reddit
Same age.
My sleep is utter dogshit.
I sleep anything from 50 minutes to an hour and fifty minutes at a time.
It’s hateful.
I’ve made some inroads but it’s a slow process.
bizzylearning@reddit
Kudos to you for not just shrugging and saying, "I guess this is my life, now".
I would ask for labs, but be very specific about them.
- Thyroid -- insist on a FULL thyroid panel, INCLUDING antibodies. (Hypothyroid issues will present in elevated antibodies long before they show in a TSH level, and early detection allows for early correction. I still can't figure out why that's not the standard, but you can insist on it.)
- Full hormone panel - not just T, but DHEA, the whole works. I swear, nothing that's invisible and odorless should be as powerful as hormones are. They are not playing around.
- Iron, Vit D, a general CBC panel (that's the one that's most common - it'll give you a good overview of your system, especially if you have a doc who's willing to correlate data and look for trends, not just check individual reference ranges).
I'd also get a nutrition tracking app and look at what you're truly eating. Log everything. Be as meticulous as you can stand. I know my husband thinks he eats just fine, but after tracking his intake for a couple of weeks, he casually mentioned, "It seems I eat like a French model." He just was not getting enough calories overall, and not nearly enough protein. Don't trust your sense of how you're eating, prove it. (You can also take that food log to the doc to go over your diet, if you want their input.)
If you're not lifting now, start. Unless your active job is something like throwing freight in a warehouse, general activity just doesn't replace the benefits of lifting weight. (It will increase your bone density - your 80yo self will thank you. It will support healthy T production - your today self will thank you. And it can bolster your metabolism - just an overall good.)
Once you have those sorted, please go see an ENT before you do a sleep study. Currently, the CPAP is the default treatment for sleep apnea, whether it's neurological (your brain forgets to tell you to stop breathing) or physical (something's blocking the passage). If you have a physical blockage, a CPAP can cause a lot of issues with inflammation because it forces the air past the blockage and irritates the tissue. Yes, you need oxygen. Yes, apnea has significant consequences. Yes, the CPAP is a godsend, and a literal lifesaver, for many. But there are alternatives, depending on the root cause of the issue. You want to do your due diligence and make sure you find the right solution FOR YOU, in your specific situation. Talk to an ENT and see where you stand first.
BigDigger324@reddit
Get a sleep study done. Not the at home crap but a legit sleep study at a clinic. You are describing me before I got diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I never thought it could be because I’m active, fot and not overweight. Turns out that has nothing to do with it.
TCB247364@reddit
Do you use CPAP?
BigDigger324@reddit
Yup
Particular_Tie7430@reddit
Changed my life!! I use a nose pillow style. I never realized that I was not truly sleeping. I am never tired any more. I sleep like a baby and wake up very refreshed. Great advice on the sleep study.
Tasty-Building-3887@reddit
I was just thinking the same this morning. All I can think about this weekend is resting. No desire to do anything fun.
Elbomac87@reddit
Also 53, also always tired, just came home from an overnight sleep study to see if I have sleep apnea.
The_Blendernaut@reddit
I am 56, a T2D, and take Ozempic. I am also constantly tired, but I think a lot of that comes with having a chronic disease and the medications to treat it. A note about Ozempic. It will cause weight loss as a side effect. They say up to 5% of your body weight. Don't expect it to be a silver bullet like everyone claims. You can absolutely plateau with weight loss, and you will have to power through a plateau with diet and exercise. I take it to lower my A1C, and it works wonders. You may find it hard to get a prescription for weight loss only. I would guess a doctor would prescribe a similar medication such as Mounjaro or Zepbound or similar for weight loss. Last, there is an ongoing shortage due to people taking the med strictly for vanity reasons - weight loss. It's making it difficult for those of us who need it to control blood sugar levels.
73DodgeDart@reddit
Do you snore? You probably have sleep apnea and need a CPAP. Getting a CPAP was the best thing I ever did for my sleep.
cricket_bacon@reddit
I lost the weight and the sleep apnea went away.
modernistamphibian@reddit
I lost the weight (and then some) and it didn't. I was so disappointed. I had surgery and didn't disappear. I was so disappointed. Being at a normal BMI is its own reward though. And not having a uvula doesn't bother me.
cricket_bacon@reddit
Amen!
stonecoldmark@reddit (OP)
I want to lose weight, but am struggling with willpower.
23 years ago, I was so strict with what I ate, I was at my lowest weight ever. I met my wife when I was in peak physical condition.
22.5 years and 2 kids later does a lot to change eating and motivational habits.
Historical_Pair3057@reddit
So get to the doctor and ask them for meds. Give it a shot. Why wouldn't you at least try it? It is not a moral failing on your part. Everyone needs helps with some things.
Valentine-Jester@reddit
This
Perringer@reddit
Get your heart checked out, do a sleep study, check your blood pressure and blood glucose. I did Monjuaro/Zepbound and lost 50lbs in six months without much effort and few side effects - has helped with my fatigue, along with diet (lower carbs, more green veggies).
GypsyKaz1@reddit
I'm on Zepbound and it's fabulous! I'm not a guy, but there are many men who use these medications and have great success.
fake-august@reddit
I’m a female and during Covid (and now I know approaching perimenopause) I was drinking too much. Put on 50lbs (normal weight 125-130)…I asked my doctor for Mounjaro (same as Zepbound) because a very overweight co-worker told me about it). The day I started I weighed 170 lbs.
I was worried he wouldn’t give it to me since I wasn’t super overweight, but he had no problem and was happy I was addressing it.
The side effects were brutal in the beginning but I’ve maintained between 122-127 for the past couple years…even after I stopped taking it. It basically brought me back to my “set point.” It doesn’t have to be a lifelong drug if you aren’t severely overweight.
MIreader@reddit
Sleep apnea?? Visit a sleep clinic. My CPAP changed my life.
Existing-Hawk5204@reddit
Low T. Go get blood work done.
designocoligist@reddit
You should see your doctor and have blood work done.
Max_Powers-@reddit
I had to have a quadruple bypass at 54.
caf4676@reddit
How much of your diet is carbohydrate/sugar? If it’s too much then it is most likely that you’re becoming insulin resistant, or you are already there.
d_lbrs@reddit
Have your PCP do full blood test. The 60 extra pounds is definitely not helping but if you don’t have the energy or motivation to exercise it may be some underlying problem. Low T is real. I’m 49 and just started TRT. Things are really improving for me.
CrankyDoo@reddit
I am 55 years old. I work 8 hours a day, run 4 miles after work and often spend time in the workshop after working out, and I always feel like I have lots of energy. I am happy to tell you how I do it, but many people find it difficult. I quit smoking. I quit all alcohol. And except on special days (holidays, birthdays etc) I don’t eat any processed foods and only eat meat in small (4 oz portions) about 3 times a week (I follow the Pritikin regimen). It’s a pain in the ass to eat like this. Basically all my food is made from scratch. But I weigh about the same as I did when I was 18, I am not on any daily medications (BP and cholesterol normal, and HDL pretty good at 61) and I feel wonderful most of the time. Doing all of this is the only way I have been able to feel good in my own skin.
Which-Inspection735@reddit
People don’t realize how simple (not easy) this is. Garbage in, garbage out. I eat really clean, no booze, no smoking (occasional cigar), plenty of water, all good. I do take bp meds but that’s due to hereditary bp issues.
Gracklepod@reddit
Awesome! I'm M60, work a a full time office job so basically sit all work day. I walk about 7 miles a day and resistance train about 3 times a week min. Eat single ingredient foods, no highly processed food, no alcohol or weed. I learned to improve my sleep to a fairly steady 7 to 7.5 hours with a pretty consistent bedtime and wakeup time. I cook at home and eat lots of meat, greens and fruit. No meds but I do take vitamins and add electrolytes to my filtered drinking water.Over the last year Ive dropped 85 lbs and gotten down to my 20 year old weight..180 lb. Energy levels are great, mind still feels pretty sharp. I also stretch daily. A lot of the exercises that I do aren't the same as what I did when I was younger and athletic. These days it's mostly to be able to do everyday things like simple body weight squats so that I can get up off the couch or a chair. Strength training so that I can put my travel bag into the overhead bin when I fly on business, or place things back onto a shelf. Simple things. At the same time I still find I'm rebuilding a little bit of muscle to regain the shape that I used to have. A little bit of discipline goes a long way
Which-Inspection735@reddit
Get your T checked. I has similar issues around 45 and I was low. Started TRT at 46 and I feel like I’m in my 30s again. I still enjoy my naps but they aren’t too frequent. When I need one it’s usually because of a caffeine crash.
stillfather@reddit
I'm your age. I abandoned a PCP who didn't seem invested in my health, only quick office visits, for another who has helped me address similar questions. This new physician also asked that I find a psych to handle meds for moods and attention.
I learned with them: - I'm pre-diabetic, wtf?! That's one reason for bad sleep - Sleep maintenance was no longer my insomnia issue, but sleep onset due to restless leg syndrome was - We changed scripts and it's working - learning about and treating my ADHD has helped me further improve things like losing weight
So yeah, there's a lot to unpack sometimes and it is ongoing for me. I'm still in the hole for chronic pain and fatigue but I'm definitely better.
Most importantly, at risk of being cliche, I regained hope and motivation because wtffffffffffff, aging sucks!
TCB247364@reddit
How did they treat the restless legs syndrome?
stillfather@reddit
Gabapentin. It works but then I needed to address the morning sluggishness which I had overcome with ADHD treatment.
Just experimenting this way is also new to me and something I had sort of resisted as being on a cocktail of drugs wasn't my idea of good aging. But the fact is our operating systems need a lot of patches to keep going as newer operating systems start to replace us with their terrible music and awful fashion. In fact, I didn't even have a clear picture of my own health until I found the the right professionals after I moved for a job.
methoshooper@reddit
I also have RLS and NOTHING they have prescribed, even gabapentin, has worked for me. The ONLY thing that works for me is Delta-8. Mine started when I went into peri-menopause and it's genetic as my grandmother, mother and two sisters also have it (starting in peri-menopause). None of the doctors really believed me (as I am a woman) but begrudgingly prescribed (after I was persistent and actually was very mean to one doctor) things as there is no real test for RLS only patient reporting and a diagnosis of excluding everything else. I've given up on the medical community to help me with it as I ended up at a vein clinic which, of course, found an issue with some the veins in my legs. I let them close off some of the veins (they inject something like glue to kill the veins) and it helped -0- percent. RLS is a nerve issue not a circulation issue. Sheesh. I should have known better but there have been no side effects from the procedure so I guess it's okay.
methoshooper@reddit
menopause or peri-menopause. Since starting peri-menopause at 47, I have not had a refreshing sleep. The doctor put me on estrogen and progesterone (at 57, I was fully in menopause by 50) and that helped with some of the fuzzy head but not with sleep. Maybe I need a bigger dose or all my other medical things and general health are contributing. However, I've seen many women say this has helped them and even the doc mentioned that the HRT should help me sleep (it doesn't). My testosterone was fine (which was odd to me) but my estrogen and progesterone were 2 points below "normal".
Labs-as other people have mentioned, you may have thyroid issues or iron deficiency or diabetes or pre-diabetes, etc. Even people who are active and eat well, as they age, especially women, can have these issues pop up.
Maybe you're bored with life and your body and mind are just saying: Eh, I'll take a nap. LOL. Try some small new things and see if that helps. Get out of your routine occasionally.
Ozempic-I have diabetes and was on ozempic. I lost 40 pounds in about a month. However, that was because I vomited and had diarrhea constantly. My dose was too high, however, my blood sugar was excellent. I was switched to Mounjaro and, again, too high a dose, constant digestive issues. Again, my blood sugar was excellent but I was in hell. They lowered the dose and that has helped with the digestive issues and my blood sugar is okay but not as good as when I was on the higher dose. So, sure, try one of the injectable weight loss drugs, just be aware that, if you are still having side effects after three weeks, your dose is probably too high. Some people are more sensitive to it than others. Also be aware that most insurance companies are intending to not cover it if you are not morbidly obese or if you're not diabetic.
So, ask the doctor for tests including complete metabolic panel, hormone panel, and COMPLETE thyroid panel (not just the basic one that tells you squat) plus cortisone levels. You don't sound like you're stressed but when you've been stressed for awhile, you don't recognize it anymore, hence the cortisol levels. Also, vitamin levels to see if you're getting enough vitamin D and B12 and iron, etc. If the doc won't order them, you can go on Quest.com and order them yourself. It costs less than you'd think.
Cantech667@reddit
It’s wise to get tested to rule out any medical issues. I’m 58, I sleep between 4 to 7 hours a night, and even a few hours after being awake I feel tired. I have type two diabetes, controlled, and sleep apnea so I use a CPAP. I’m way too sedentary for my own good.
About a year ago, I used to walk for about 20 to 30 minutes, at least five times a week. After a few days, I felt like a new person. I had more energy, I slept better, and was more alert. I felt more alive. I need to get back to that routine.
You’re being tired, could be related to a number of issues, but being active could definitely make a change for the better.
Different-Bag-8217@reddit
Stop drinking. Get bloods done. Try Ozempic. Go for a walk in the morning and evening. Take turmeric and ginger with black pepper and make a 5ltr tea out of it. Let it sit overnight and strain off. Drink with Metamucil and your vitamin's. These are all of the things I've done and its made a massive difference.
sophie1816@reddit
You may just not be getting enough sleep. Individual needs vary, and can change. 6.5 - 7 hours is not a lot. Try getting at least 8 hours a night and see if that helps.
islandcatman@reddit
Trt is a miracle. You don't need testicles anymore. You need to enjoy the rest of your life.
pantstoaknifefight2@reddit
I'm sorry but if you need to lose 60 lbs, then that's your answer. You are most likely significantly overweight. Until you figure out why and what to do about it, I'm assuming you're willingly shaving years off your life and reducing the quality of what years you have left.
Regardless of how active you are at work, you can't burn off excess calories as easily as you can simply stop eating (or drinking) them. And if you aren't doing any progressive resistance training you're not doing everything we're supposed to at our age.
Hope that doesn't sound harsh, but I'm saying this in case you need to hear it. Barring serious health problems, this is in your realm of control to change if you want to. And why wouldn't you? There's a great big world of possibilities out there.
Human_Activity5528@reddit
I was in the same situation. Feeling tired, exhausted. Didn't sleep much, took naps in the afternoon, felt joint pains and my mood wasn't at its best. I turned my life around, eating healthy, doing physical activities and sleeping 1 hour more every night. I'm a new man. I feel energized and don't feel any physical pain anymore. I'm a bit younger than you at 46 Yr but still close enough.
Huge_Situation_3579@reddit
HEY!!! Get an appointment with a GOOD sleep specialist doc. (Read the reviews)! I have both narcolepsy type 1 (with cataplexy) and sleep apnea. I am tired virtually all the time. It’s called Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and it is not a joke nor are sleep diseases. There are treatments for you. It will get better. Promise!!
bestkittens@reddit
Sleep study. Vitamin deficiencies. Thyroid panel. Standard bloodwork.
If fatigue persists, consider ME/CFS. Mild ME is as you describe and Unrefreshing sleep is a common symptom.
ME cases are increasing fast due to COVID. By your 3rd infection you have a 40% chance of poor outcomes.
cheesefubar0@reddit
if this is new and sudden behavior it's critical you get to the doctor asap
babytoes@reddit
I’m on Wegovy and it’s been amazing! I’m bring my energy back
No-Sheepherder448@reddit
I’m 52 M and just got gastric sleeve in December. So far have lost 80lbs, down from 280. I was hauling around a bag of concrete all day! My energy has skyrocketed. I’m a miner and while on shift I’m get maybe 5hrs sleep between shifts. Rarely take cat naps at work anymore. Not saying get surgery, but the weight loss has def perked me. I saw others mention thyroid. My FIL had his looked into and was all out of whack. Feels a lot better now that it’s treated. Hope you find some answers and feel better dude!
MsTgr@reddit
I am 57yo and still go to sleep late, wake up between 8 & 9 (I only get 6-7 hrs of sleep, which is more than I used to get before I was retired), and never want a nap. My husband is 64yo and sleeps more than me (2-3 hrs more) but does not take naps either. We are both very active…cardio, weightlifting, etc…
ShartlesAndJames@reddit
Moonsmom181@reddit
Complete labs and review with Dr. to rule out thyroid issues, diabetes, low iron & Vitamin D.
sporkmanhands@reddit
Yeah I mean you’ve observed and identified an unwanted change in behavior, to and see the people trained to help.
I’d also suggest a sleep study, if you could start to lose that much you may have apnea and are not getting the rest you think you are.
ShartlesAndJames@reddit
covid has definitely stuck with me, I just get sleepy mid afternoon and if unimpeded will take a 2 hour nap
Moonsmom181@reddit
And a sleep study as someone else mentioned.
My life changed after being diagnosed & treated for low thyroid.
Good luck!
justme7256@reddit
I was going to suggest a sleep study too. I just did one and not only does it explain why I’m so tired but I really question how I’m still alive at this point.
lizeee@reddit
That’s the correct answer. I just did that and found out my iron level was down to 4! That’s why I’ve been so tired.
Techchick_Somewhere@reddit
All of this.
stephenforbes@reddit
Get checkedm for H Pylori. I had it and my fatigue and anxiety virtually disappeared after treatment.
Jodies-9-inch-leg@reddit
Start supplementing creatine.
Best, safest supplement available today.
Even if you aren’t a gym rat.
Healthy-Grape-777@reddit
Welcome to your 50s
FormerCollegeDJ@reddit
I have the same issue sometimes, even after I lost significant weight (fat) since mid-2024.
I suspect both of us may have sleep apnea.
Teachernomo@reddit
Welcome to the club. I’m so damn tired. I use a c-pap, take vitamin D, iron level and thyroid panel ok. Help.
GIGGLES708@reddit
How’s your heart? That can zap your energy too
Tiegra_Summerstar@reddit
Get comprehensive fasting bloodwork done and check your thyroid.
I felt like you for a LONG time and turns out I have hypothyroidism.
TheOriginalTarlin@reddit
Maybe you are batman? The killer croc might have hit you in the head and you have amnesia just at night.
Were your parents murdered and butler Afred murdered?
Oh need your home address. I want to send you flowers.
Signed Joker.. I mean random guy.. how do I edit this.... Harlequin my dear help me now ... put that skull down...
Resident_Lion_@reddit
eat better and drop those 60lbs and see how you feel then. if you're still tired then go ahead and get a full panel of bloodwork done to see where you're at. but i bet if you lose the 60lbs you'll be over being tired
stonecoldmark@reddit (OP)
I struggle with will power. I used to be so disciplined. I don’t eat like complete crap, but changes can be made.
Resident_Lion_@reddit
i get it my guy. i get up at 4am and row every morning chasing those demons outa my brain. i struggle with willpower without regimented workouts to discipline my mind. don't let me fool you though i've gone off the rails several times in my life and carried around more than an extra 60lbs. you can get back my guy, and i'm guessing you know how to do it. just put one foot in front of the other and get after it. it takes longer to get back the older we get, so don't let the slow start discourage you.
Obvious_Outside_8791@reddit
I say get the blood work now. The results might point to his weight as well as other things. Like your name btw.
Resident_Lion_@reddit
solid advice, i guess i assumed dude already had his baseline bloodwork like my paranoid old guy ass. but if he doesn't, then bloodwork before and after the weight loss for sure
Czarguy2@reddit
U could be low on Vitamin D too start taking that an get a blood test from doc u prob have Low T like u mention its common at ur age
gorkt@reddit
I tend to get more tired at the end of the day now that I am older, but waking up tired is usually related to a sleep issue. I used to be like that before taking HRT because I was waking up at night and staying awake for hours.
Comprehensive_End751@reddit
I’m 53. I have a lot of energy. I’m carnivore and eat one meal a day. Makes meal prep so much simpler and you end up with more hours in the day
siamesecat1935@reddit
I’m always tired too, which coincides with worsening snoring. Got tested and I have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I have an appt next week to go over my results and discuss options
Andovars_Ghost@reddit
Yeah, I’ve been that way for a while now. I’ve had Celiac Disease for about 6 years now and that kind of started a whole cascade of autoimmune stuff. I’ve been taking Provigil/Nuvigil, but can only do that when I REALLY need to not have my ass dragging. Definitely get checked out though.
Obvious_Outside_8791@reddit
I'm coming up behind you, age wise. This year has been one for new diagnosis, and symptoms lists where I am saying " that's me, all my life", on repeat. So for me it has been very validating. Maybe they didn't have these tests when we were younger. This has given me things to help myself with, like PT and medicine. Ultimately will I get better? Not so much. But I can avoid doing things to make me feel worse. I'm getting stronger. I no longer question why I always feel like this, because now I know what it is instead of hearing the voices of my parents telling me that I was making myself sick, that I was being wimpy. Anyway, I hope you have a good doctor and things get better for you. It's nice to have real answers.
Happy Birthday 🎈
2r1t@reddit
My low energy was from failed kidneys. They play a role in red blood cell production. Fewer cells to carry oxygen led to my eventually needing to pull over for a quick nap during my drive home from work. But it only got that bad because I stubbornly refused to go see a doctor when until I was nine months into that condition.
Point being, don't listen to internet opinions on what it could be. See a doctor and have them order up blood work.
donuttredonme@reddit
Look into the carnivore diet. It resolved most all my similar issues. I’ve lost 30 lbs. and have about 15-20 more to go. No more reflux, no more joint pain, energy went way up, no more low-T “male issues”, etc. I’m off blood pressure meds, no more bloating and inflammation, hardly ever snore now (wife loves that). Seems to be a magic cure.
Glad_Lychee_180@reddit
Probably already mentioned but could be low testosterone, or low iron. Def see a doctor.
newwriter365@reddit
Have your thyroid checked.
Actually, a full physical examination and bloodwork. Make a list of all of your concerns and talk to your doctor about each of them. Start a notebook and take it with you to the appointment. Take notes.
Stuff can come at us fast as we age, time to starting documentation.
Physical_Ad5135@reddit
It could be a lot of things.
Coworker in amazing shape 40 years old, was working out but was so exhausted all the time. Turns out he had 90% heart blockage and ended up needing a quadruple bypass.
A friend could not get off the couch. Doctor suggested depression but turned out it was thyroid issues.
Could be things like diabetes, cancer, low testosterone, etc.
Just go to the doctor.
digitaleyze@reddit
60 extra pounds ain't helping you. Our bodies are no longer functioning at peak performance. It does no favors to make it work extra hard. That weight may not be THE cause of your malaise, but losing it will probably point you to some life changes that will naturally help energize you.
today_of_all_days@reddit
Could be low iron or low thyroid. Or as a previous poster mentioned, sleep Apnea. Do you wake up with a sore throat or dry mouth? But in order to find out you would need to...say it with me now...talk to a doctor.
Bonhamsbass@reddit
A guy I work with was always complaining of being exhausted, went to the doctor and got some tests, thyroid cancer.
Minimum_Current7108@reddit
Definitely check your T levels and i think ozempic should be very last resort try eating only Whole Food no fast food and as little sugar as you can start walking 15 minutes a day start light weight lifting. I list 63 lbs at 53 and im sick from 9/11, it can be done with literally a few steps im holding steady at 240 lbs Good Luck👊🏼🔥
Colorado_Jay@reddit
I felt the same as you’re describing, in my mid 40s. I’ve never been overweight but I was always tired, and my stamina in any physical activity was very low. In my case it was low testosterone. Very low. Doc said my wife probably had more testosterone than I did. Got on the juice and I was a new man very quickly. My insurance covers it 100%. I’d definitely get to a doctor and get checked out if I were you.
Most_Most_5202@reddit
Definitely would recommend getting a sleep apnea test. I have it, I can tell you that usually (when I don’t wear a cpap mask) even though I may wake up thinking I had a good night’s sleep, I actually didn’t.
Rabble_1@reddit
Your description of getting sleep but never feeling rested screams sleep apnea…but I’m not a doctor, and all that.
See a good doctor. Get a full blood panel including hormones. Talk about sleep apnea and see how it goes.
Dirk_Diggler_Kojak@reddit
Definitely go for a checkup. While having less energy is normal at our ages, your case seems a bit extreme. The sudden onset of fatigue is a bit worrisome IMO.
Once you're medically cleared, I would recommend you start working out seriously to shed some unnecessary pounds and increase your stamina.
bravetailor@reddit
It's definitely something you should ask a doctor about rather than reddit.
deadzol@reddit
Yeah but I can post on Reddit between naps
carriesso6400@reddit
Hormone replacement therapy helped my energy levels.
NorCalJason75@reddit
Start regular exercise. It’s the fountain of youth
fleepy77@reddit
Happy Birthday
thehop73@reddit
Have a comprehensive blood panel done. Could be a million different things.
Techchick_Somewhere@reddit
OP start with a check up and bloodwork with your doctor. It could be many things contributing to this.
DMGlowen@reddit
Unless you have great insurance Ozempic is expensive.
Like others suggested get blood work done.
You might consider a sleep study. Sleep apnea will drain you.
Optimal-Ad-7074@reddit
I can speak for men but when my body started to do stuff like that it turned out my thyroid was leaving the building.
MooseBlazer@reddit
The whole low testosterone is kind of overrated. Out of all the many things it could be there are some more common things that actually have worse symptoms like low iron or low thyroid. Low thyroid isn’t a female problem. There are plenty of professional male athletes that have it as well.
Facts is , you need to have the doctors office do a full blood work up. If you have decent insurance, that lab is usually free. if it’s not free, you still need to have it done anyway.
Malapple@reddit
Check with a doctor. Run bloodwork, etc.
From looking at your post - Lose the weight. You'll see a big difference. For a few reasons, I dropped some weight last year and was shocked at how much better I felt. Memory is better, energy levels are better, mood is better, it was a huge all-around improvement. If I had known it would make this big of a difference, I would have done it years earlier.
FedUp0000@reddit
Go and ask your doc for a sleep test. Sounds like you are not getting restorative sleep. There are several different types of sleep disorders it apnea or narcolepsy come to mind. Also, if you had Covid, you could have long Covid symptoms
Early-Tourist-8840@reddit
Go to your doctor unless he’s just a pill pusher. Get a sleep test.
pericles123@reddit
sounds like you might have sleep apnea - talk to your doctor
Dimension__X__@reddit
The idea to see a doctor for blood screening is a good one. Something you can check right now is to go to any pharmacy and use their blood pressure monitor (they are free to use). If you're 60 lbs overweight you might be tired all the time if your blood pressure is consistently elevated.
tauntonlake@reddit
A lot of people find new energy when they try a low carb / ketogenic diet. It fixes the insulin ups and downs, that can leave you feeling tired by 5 p.m., on a high carb standard American diet..
There's a whole Keto sub, that pretty much tells you everything you need to know in the comments section about how to make it work for you..
Left_Consequence_886@reddit
You need labs done. The average westerner is at the least prediabetic at our age.
MaximumJones@reddit
Don't go to a qualified medical doctor, just take advice from random bots on Reddit. That always ends well.
Source: Trust me bro
Didthatyesterday2@reddit
We are too old for those new weight loss drugs. They can decrease your bone density.
modernistamphibian@reddit
Well first off you need to go to the doctor. Maybe it's iron deficiency, maybe it's 900 other things. You're jumping ahead too much if you think you should be going to see your doctor and guessing which of the 900 things out there you should get. Blood tests first.
Then, perhaps a sleep study. You're 100% checking all the boxes for apnea. Whether or not you snore. Like the dictionary definition wrote this post lol.