Tired all the time

I am 73 now and tired all the time.
Especially after looking after dgs for a few hours.
I take vitamin D regularly.
But on the other hand, I don’t sleep very well, so that is probably a contributing factor.

Had a thyroid check a few years back which came back normal. Maybe I need another one. If I can get an appointment that is.

I hope I haven't set you all off worrying that your tiredness isn't normal. I find it quite reassuring actually to know there could be dozens of reasons why I feel tired a lot of the time.
I will make a doctor's appointment. Thanks for being so helpful.

KatyK Your doctor said he feels tired all the time too. Mine (now retired) used to recommend a week in the south of France for most ailments. He never offered to pay though!

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 24 years ago, when pregnant with youngest child. I tale the tablets prescribed every day, get my blood tested twice each year. I am always at bottom of normal range but gp refuses to give me higher dose dispite being constantly tired. I have a vague memory of having such energy. Now gp tells me as you get older expect to get more tired.

My hypothyroidism was diagnosed in my 20s when my hair became quite sparse, tiredness was part of my life that I’d had since childhood it would just hit now and again like a tidal wave! Guess I’d had it that long undiagnosed.

newnanny I am exactly the same as you. I used to be on 150 mcg a day and now the doc insists on 100 a day. I would happily double it.

I've got an appointment next week. I hope they prescribe a month in the sun!
Just woken from afternoon nap.....

Update us after your appointment gramarretto. (If you like, of course) Good luck.

This is me too at 64 I feel exhausted all the time but I put it down to my job, I drive maybe 50 or 60 miles and carry a hefty briefcase. However I have joint and muscle pain which are worst next day. I try to pace myself but I just know that a strenuous day means utter exhaustion and pain

I got the results of my blood tests and they were normal.
I should be pleased and I am but there will be another reason for feeling tired so much.
I'm off on holiday soon (no not prescribed by doc!) so maybe the change of air will help.

I am sure I read somewhere that it is dangerous to take kelp when you have a thyroid condition.

I agree that there is a lot of information about what is normal thyroid function and I think the current level is probably wrong. The reason GPs are worried about increasing the dose of thyroxin is because taking too much can cause heart problems and osteoporosis.

There is such a lot of controversial information on most ailments. Or something does you good for this but it causes that! I wonder whether we worry too much about everything.

Enjoy your holiday Grammaretto. Hope you feel better for it.