My butt’s been dragging. I’m lethargic, unfocused, mopey, directionless, feeling blue. When I saw the doctor a couple of weeks ago I asked him about depression. He didn’t jump on that bandwagon. No happy pills for me he said till we got some blood tests run to rule out other causes. Hmph….I just want to feel better, but okay, if we must.
I got the results back today. Thyroid, good. Kidneys, good. Liver, good. Cholesterol, suprisingly good (high runs in the family) at 167. Triglicerides, fine. Healthy as a horse. However, it turns out I seem to be pretty anemic. What do you know? I have to go give more blood tomorrow so they can test for my actual iron levels and I have a prescription for a megadose of said mineral.
At least I know why I can’t motivate my butt to do much of anything lately.
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Oh yeah, and the boys in black and gold lost. Poo. First winless preseason in 19 years. I’m not putting much stock in it, though. Cowher played all the backup people to see what they can do. It isn’t like it was the starting team out there the whole time losing. Regular season play will tell.
The Packers pre season isn’t going well either. Stay awy from the happy pills. Once the anemia is cured you should be overflowing with energy.
Comment by Dr. John — September 1, 2006 @ 7:36 pm
I am always anemic I have to take iron all the time and then be monitored that I am not taking too much. It is really hard on the stomach and I hate taking it but I always feel better. Being low on iron really does make you tired and messes with your emotions. My doctor also prescribed me anti-depressants because of my highs and lows it really leaves me imbalanced and the anti-depressants help me to maintain. Nothing very strong but with the anti-depressants and the iron it seemed to do the trick. My only recommendation take lots of colace those iron pills are brutal!!
Comment by Sarah Forhan — September 2, 2006 @ 7:23 am
Wow. I knew anemia made you tired, but I never realized it messed with your emotions, too. If I can avoid the happy pills I’ll be thrilled.
Sarah, what’s colace?
Comment by Stacy — September 2, 2006 @ 10:42 am
Hi I live these things to expert,but try rest and veg(my two bits )wish you well
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Comment by zingtrial — September 4, 2006 @ 3:34 am
When I was younger I took Iron but now they say I don’t need it. I don’t have the energy I once had but that is probably normal.
Comment by bettygram — September 4, 2006 @ 7:32 pm
I have been anemic my whole life but not enough to have to take iron pills. I had to as a child tho…hated it!
Heard Ben is out for a couple weeks and I thought of you!
Comment by chesneygirl — September 4, 2006 @ 9:41 pm
After I typed that I realized that my comment about Ben might have been taken wrong. I didn’t mean it was a good thing he was out. the smiley faces was because I was thinking of you…but I was bummed for you knowing you’re a big fan.
Okay…I’m talking too much. Bye.
Comment by chesneygirl — September 4, 2006 @ 10:08 pm
i’m so glad you have such a good doc that he actually looked into it and not just gave you a few pills..hope that you are feeling better soon and the meds help immediately..beans are good, i say give them a shot too..here from Dr. John’s.
Comment by Chana — September 6, 2006 @ 12:07 pm
It is amazing how diet can control how you feel. I’ve found that carbs/sugars are the culprits for my depression. Funny thing, a chocolate cupcake makes me feel good for about 1/2 hour… but then I just crash. I hope you get to feelin’ great soon. -M
Dr. John Marathoning’ This afternoon!
Comment by Margie — September 6, 2006 @ 3:05 pm
Came from Dr John’s marathon
Comment by bettygram — September 6, 2006 @ 3:17 pm
I hope the doctor gets you all fixed up and full of energy in no time!
Comment by Shrinkingmom — September 7, 2006 @ 6:09 pm