[lindseymm]

Hello!
I am a 29 yr old and I have been having trouble with fatigue for about 6 years now. Recently I started to really have trouble with my fatigue and even my muscles. If I work out I am exhausted for days. I have been to the dr so many times I hate to even count. First time they put me on wellbutrin so that I had more energy. I did start to feel better but not much then they put me on Ritalin for about 6 months then I took myself off that and felt better for a few years. Then the last year or so has become the worst ever. All tests have come back normal.
I am currently on Lexipro cause they said I had anxiety and this really did help. It helped the numbness in my feet go away.
Now I am having high levels of fatigue again and just cannot figure it out. I am thinking it could be gluten but this seems so hard. I really don't care if i get my energy back however. I do have a lot of stomach issues and cannot eat much in the way of dairy. Some things dont bother me too bad but others make my stomach churn right away.
Does anyone have a similar experience? Anyone have any advice? I am so frustrated that I have spent so much on drs and no one can tell me ANYTHING!

[mrsD]

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Some things come to mind for me reading your post.

1) low thyroid will cause fatigue and numb feet

2) low B12 also

3) low B12 and other nutrients may occur with gluten intolerance.

4) Myasthenia gravis can cause weakness perceived as fatigue.
This is an autoimmune disorder.

There are other things that can cause weakness.. poor sugar control, pre-diabetes or frank diabetes type I or II will do it.

Other food intolerances can cause stomach upsets. Fructose is one. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people cannot digest fructose properly and it may lead to gas and diarrhea.

Lactose intolerance also may upset the stomach and intestines.

Some people with Candida infections of the bowel from overuse of antibiotics in the past can cause vague digestive upsets, gas, and diarrhea with neurological symptoms like your feet. This is due to a buildup of aldehydes from the yeast entering your blood stream.

So a visit to a good GI doctor may reveal what is going on with you.

[(Broken Wings)]

Welcome to NT

I don't have anything to add as to what it could be. Looks like mrsD gave you great info to start off with your search. I think that's the hardest, knowing something is not right and paying for things that don't help. I've been there. NO fun!!!

I do hope you find some answers soon.

The search feature is very useful.

There's lots of info here. Ask if you need to know how to get around.

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene