My Mother Says it

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JamesHowlett

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I know the only way to find out is to see a doctor, but I have neither the time nor the money to do so.

Most days I feel so tired. I go to bed around the same time every night and my alarm is set for pretty much the same time each morning. My mother has been commenting about me going to bed early or falling asleep in front of the TV. I shouldn
 
Unless your mother is a doctor, I'd go get a quick and simple blood test. FYI, you don't necessarily have to see a doctor. In my city there is a lab that does blood tests on demand and the tests are VERY inexpensive. I wouldn't expect to pay more than $30 from them for an iron test.

Iron deficiencies aren't that common in the American diet. Our foods are fortified and we have access to a wide variety of meats. If you're a vegetarian or have heavy periods you could be at higher risk for an iron deficiency. The blood test is simple, and would definitively answer your question.

Stress is a lot more common than iron deficiencies, and stress can indeed make you tired. While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise helps with that.
 
Thanks EagleRiverDee

Unfortunatly there is no where in the area where we have that kind of lab. I have to do to the doctor to get it done.

I agree completely with the exerciseing. I wish I had time to fit it in because it does help me a lot.

KD
 
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