Extreme fatigue

My daughter is about to be 13m and the fatigue has been getting worse and worse since 6m. It's unbearable and my bloodwork looks good. I don't want to stop breastfeeding but did anyone else find some underlying cause for unbearable fatigue. I can't function and really thought it was going to be an iron of deficiency issue. I will get it tested again during my period but what else could be going on? I'm desperate any input on your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

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Make sure you're still taking a prenatal and eating enough protein! I feel so so drained when I don't have enough. Nuts, yogurt, cheese, meats, protein shakes are all good options. There's also a brand called Kodiak that has pancake mix and oatmeal and granola that's super high in protein.

I do that and I make sure I get 2000+ calories a day. Thanks for the reply @Sarah

In your blood work were any of these taken into consideration: - vitamin b’s, c & d - thyroid function - magnesium Because these can all cause excessive fatigue. Are you getting enough sleep & water?

@Sharnee b's and d looked good. I'll have to check c. Tsh was good but mad they didn't do a full panel I'll see if they will and didn't check magnesium. I'm getting good sleep just have trouble falling asleep and I wake up sometimes frequently to breastfeed. Water I make sure I get at least 120oz with electrolytes.

I did get a sleep study referral so maybe that will show something.

@Kiera aww sorry to hear that, hopefully with a full panel & the sleep study you’ll get some answers. I’ve been chronically fatigued for a loooong time and it sucks.

did they look at your ferritin levels when they checked for iron?

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