I never feel 100% anymore...

[tinkerbell23]

Recently had another bout of tonsilitis some may remember...completed course of antibiotics...went on hols...now im back...been feeling sniffly and chesty...got much worse today even breathing in stings...i have a nasal spray from doc i use daily as he says my tonsils are large...when im breathing deep at night whilst asleep it gives me a sore throat in mornings....im wearing one of those breathe right strips tonight to help nasal breathing -hope it works.....

Ive gave up my job so hopefully things ease off....but i never feel 100% anymore and it gets me down...im always tired ...any ideas? Mabye its the holiday blues....but i just never feel bang on anymore....!!! Trying to eat better...considering a vitamin too x

[DTCwordfan]

Why not have a counselling session with a dietician - your doctors centre should be able to advice appropriate advice. Sounds like you may be run down a bit, tinkerbell, and just need some personal TLC.

[ladybirder]

Tonsils out possibly?

[bednobs]

you gave up your job because you had tonsillitis??
Anyway, How long ago was the tonsillitis?

[welshlibranr]

don't know your age tink, but I find that taking B complex vitamins help me to feel much more energetic!.........may be worth a try!..............

[jubieanna]

so sorry to hear that Tinks. I went through the same sort of thing a few months back. 4 lots of tonsillitis in as many months! and i felt like you. I have been getting early nights, trying to eat healthily and eating lots of fresh fruit and veg. I am feeling a lot better now and an added bonus of losing a few pounds!

so get plenty of rest and eat well and hopefully you will soon be feeling a lot better xx

[alexanderd]

Hi tinkerbell have you had your blood-pressure checked, low bp could explain it. I speak from experience

[tinkerbell23]

No no bednobs lol....i gave ut up as im working too much, need to concentrate on uni...it was leading to me being unwell in the long run doing too much :0)

Only 3wks ago....thyve never offered ladybirder...i cant have any time off either right niw :9( truth be told im scared too ha!

Im trying to up fruit n veg etc DT...i feel run down.. Coldsores etc....was hoping my hols would refresh me?! How do i pick myself up again!
Chat with doc? X

[tinkerbell23]

Welsh thanks i may try that...im going to look online and poss ask doc! Im 24....

I dont generally sleep well jubie...but recently i have been out like a light and still struggling to get up! Struggle to stay awake all day and after work... Today i dozed till almost 4pm abd was still sleepy at 6! could easily sleep now...im in bed with tea!

Hiya alex....yeah i have...i check it...probs about 3 wks aho i am bang on 120/80 almost!! Xx

[scotman]

After I had some minor surgery I was advised to eat a good quantity of protein and take zinc supplement to aid healing. I have continued with the zinc long after the surgery healed and I feel better. Zinc helps your immune system.

[jubieanna]

you sound run down Tinks. you have definitely been doing too much. sleep when your body is telling you to and have chat with the doctor xx

[karenmac60]

Tinkerbell is at college and had a part time job Bednobs, I think it was all getting a bit much with trying to fit in studying too.
Tinks, when did you last see the doc? Could you have glandular fever? I remember my friends daughter got it after a bout of flu or something and she was really tired all the time. Hope you feel better soon x
http://www.netdoctor....ts/glandularfever.htm

[starone]

Sounds as if your immune system is not working properly.

[askyourgran]

You sound really run-down tinks. Go see your doctor, apart from getting some rest I think you need something to clear up your chest, it looks as though the antibiotics haven't done the trick.

[tinkerbell23]

Scotman thank you...i will look that up! These tips are all great guys...

Thanks jubie...tendancy is to stay awake isnt it! But i have been letting myself doze!

Thanks karen...yup! Too much! Goodbye 55hour weeks...woohoo haha..i seen doc two weeks ago...i was tested for glandular fever last july and it was negative...ive been tested a few times for it actually!! Ive ben putting it down to jetlag but i felt rubbish before i went hols...all my flipping questions in here are my throat etc u all musy be sick listening to me!! Hahaha.... I agree starbuck...that was 5coldsores two weeks ago plus tonsilitis. Now one on nose and feeling sluggish runny nose and chesty :0( x

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks gran!...ive been on here countless times feeling run down...i tried a tonic..ill speak to doc....sometimes i feel theyre so busy...but also my job..i dont want to give anyone anything...or contract anything if im buggered all the time! X

[starone]

You can't go on like that tinks, it will wear you out. You must get some help. Make a fuss if your doc doesn't listen to you.

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks star...i think ill have too. Im already really worn out...i mkssed my final exam at uni other week cos i was sick...thats when i decided to pack the job in! But i cant honestly remember the last time i felt 100% healthy and upto scratch. It makes me want to cry it really does xx

[jubieanna]

doctors straight away in the morning! tell him exactly how you are feeling and explainn how much it is getting you down Tinks. sending you a ((((hug))))

[tinkerbell23]

Huggggs back jubie.....thanks for understanding.....hope doc does too!

Eyes r knocking sparks....bedtime!!

Will update tomorrow xxxxxxxxxxxxx thank u all so so much x

[classylady60]

Does sound like your immune system...have you had your thyroid tested at all? Hope it goes well for you, it's awful when you feel like that so I hope your doctor can sort things out for you and you'll soon be feeling much better.