Tiredness at 63

Am guessing your doctor checked for diabetes?
We are, of course, all different. Can only tell you my experience. I’m not diabetic, though always worry about it because of a family history.
I hadn’t realised tiredness had crept up on me, but decided to cut out sugar, cakes, biscuits, bread, sweetened granola, chocolate to lose the stone I had put on in lockdown, and to up the plant-based food.
I was amazed how much more energy I had. Stopped nodding off after meals, or in front of the tv.
And I lost the stone, now a stone and a half and counting!

Thanks for all your lovely comments. Housework is only a couple of hours in the morning just tidying up etc. I don’t feel sleepy tired just fatigued. I’m definitely going to check by B12 I’m on a restricted diet due to stomach issues but take vitamins and nutritional drink prescribed by my doctor. I’ve had my thyroid checked and a full blood count all normal. Some days are better than others sounds like we are all different I just don’t have the energy levels I used to have

My mother was tired all the time. Her male GP took a blood sample for thyroid deficiency a couple of times and it came back 'normal' but his wife (also a GP in the same practice) suggested it might not be normal for her and she prescribed thyroxine. My mother was a new woman!

Well, I am 76 and I always feel tired.
I don’t sleep very well, which is probably the reason, but I’m sure the majority of us do slow down as we age.

I would love to have more energy. If I did, then I would be more active and sociable.
A lot of my friends are out and about most days doing all sorts.
I’m quite envious really and wish I could be the same.

I am 80 but all the same I was concerned when I found myself breathless and tired. I had a blood test and found I was anaemic. Doctor prescribed iron pills and after 3 days I was full of energy and no longer breathless. Also, you need to pace yourself when doing housework, sit occasionally. My husband always says "Look after yourself!" If you have retired you need to give yourself a challenge now and then. It is surprising how invigorating it is.

I have hypothyroidism , I’m 64 years old, I get up around 6.30 do housework etc, go to bed around 11.30 Pm, although I’m sitting down in between certain chores, I wouldn’t say I’m tired, I think it depends on the amount of housework etc you are doing, and the quantity

The odd bird talking to the Doctor is a good idea but knowing how lots of women in their 60s feel gives some helpful input too. We all stand to learn something, surely?

polnan

we are all different,, but it helps me, mentally to come here and find that I am NOT alone, ie. though I am lonely and live alone, and still trying to adjust to both, it so helps me to hear that others are like me...

I have aged, mentally, 20 years, since this pandemic, and as much as I try to just get on with life, (and change to suit changed circumstances) I think, subliminally, sort of thingy, this pandemic still affects us all, in a subtleish way... my wording,, cos I think that in a few years time, it may be discovered, realised the side effects of the pandemic, not whether or not a person has had the virus,, over all..

just me, praps I think too much!

Hope things improve soon for you polnan
I think the pandemic has aged a lot of us.

Blood test only show so much you need to go back to your doctor ( I know it’s easier said than done) and ask for more test you could be lacking vitamin B12

MerylStreep

I’m 75. Still do all the decorating. I keep my garden immaculate and look after 2 other gardens and my daughters when needed.
I believe it’s a combination of my B12 injections and I’ve always had a high energy level and strength.

May I come and live with you ( in your guest room)?I could do with a restful break....and would enjoy watching you zooming around.

Beau I’m a lot older than you but age is just a number, as it all depends on health and how stressed a person is.
Have your thyroid function checked, if you haven’t already done so.Take vitamin supplements, eat well, and if you need a rest then have one.Try not to sleep for long in the afternoons,
A short cat nap ( or power nap as I like to call it) works wonders as does a dose of fresh air, so a quick walk or some gardening.

Have you had a Thyroid Function analysis (blood test)? By the time mine was discovered, I could hardly put one foot in front of the other. Good Luck.

I’m 62 and often feel exhaustion too. I do have under active thyroid which I know doesn’t help also arthritis which when it’s bad definitely makes me tired. I think the pandemic had a knock on effect and somehow don’t feel back to ‘normal’ or even know what that is now! I try and pace myself and rest when I need to. I definitely think motivation plays a big part too - if you can find something your really interested in or even when you just go somewhere you enjoy you always feel better.

we are all different,, but it helps me, mentally to come here and find that I am NOT alone, ie. though I am lonely and live alone, and still trying to adjust to both, it so helps me to hear that others are like me...

I have aged, mentally, 20 years, since this pandemic, and as much as I try to just get on with life, (and change to suit changed circumstances) I think, subliminally, sort of thingy, this pandemic still affects us all, in a subtleish way... my wording,, cos I think that in a few years time, it may be discovered, realised the side effects of the pandemic, not whether or not a person has had the virus,, over all..

just me, praps I think too much!

I retired at 67 from a job as a support worker, I would hsve stayed on longer, but my body was starting to complain (aching, etc). I'm 77 now and do get tired, but I think that's long covid from the covid I had last month. I still ache nd that does slow me down sadly.

It might be worth having a test for sleep apnoea. You just borrow a monitor to wear overnight.

You need to talk to your doctor not ask strangers on here.

I’m 65 still work part time and am blessed to have plenty of energy. My friend however is 61 and suffers with tiredness, she sleeps well and in relatively good health, it seemed to creep up on her when she gave up work. We are both young at heart and feel we are still in our 40s but the body says different.

I’m 62. I have a number of chronic conditions but I just feel young… Maybe I’m in denial

Fleur20

Please dont think I am trying to trivialise anyones difficulties here, but are you sure you are drinking enough water?
Dehydration plays a big part in tiredness... a glass of water every hour or so makes such a difference..

I know for sure that I don’t drink enough water. I am 68 and work part time in a care home and funnily enough when I’m at work I’m not tired but at home watching TV and particularly in the cinema I find myself nodding off…. And I have to drag myself out of bed in the mornings and it takes me at least a couple of hours to “come to”

Please dont think I am trying to trivialise anyones difficulties here, but are you sure you are drinking enough water?
Dehydration plays a big part in tiredness... a glass of water every hour or so makes such a difference..

I’m just 70 and don’t feel tired. Not much housework but keep busy most of the day. In fact the more I do the less tired I feel! But I’ve always been energetic so I don’t think it’s automatic that one gets tired as one gets older- at least not till much older.

For years I’ve done a hypnotism tape early in the afternoon which gives me. 15 minute nap that gets me through the day.

While DH was still working part-time I often had a snooze after my lunch. I don't think I'd reached 63 at that time. Now he's retired I don't. I do fall asleep very quickly most nights as I'm certaintly tired by bedtime (I do wake up in the night, though)

Witzend

Sounds to me as if you’re doing too much housework! Can you not cut it down a bit?

My thoughts exactly!

I'm 62, had Covid and pneumonia (on a ventilator for 2 weeks) and then a stroke, all in July this year.

I get up at about 6.30-7am, do the housework (washing, vacuuming, cooking, etc) and try to do some exercise daily - as I'm not yet able to drive, I'm limited to where I can go. I go to bed at about 10.30, get up 3 or 4 times for a wee.