Extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, legs like lead......cannot find the cause.

[Dave7]

OK..... the Old farts retired section have been bored by me and been very encouraging.
Similar symptoms for me and MrsD.
As brief as possible.
Got flu in December which lasted till March.
Got over that and were hit by these symptoms.
•Total fatigue. Can sleep for England.
•Can't play golf. Tried 6 weeks ago and almost crawled off after 8 holes.
• No appetite. Not cooked a proper meal
in 3 months.
• not been able to cycle for months.
We thought Covid 19.
Had 3 blood tests.....negative.
Had an ultra scan today, all positive.
Put new CO detectors in....nothing.
We have an inspector out on Tuesday to check our water supply.
Whatever it is... its something thats affecting both of us
BTW... I am having more blood tests next week.
Thanks for listening

 

[roadrash]

cant help , but good luck and i hope you find out what is responsible, by the way what size did you say your bikes was ....you know....just in case

 

[SGG on a bike]

Sounds pretty horrendous. Hope you get some good news and get over it soon. Both me and the Mrs picked up a flu like virus about this time last year. I was still suffering with fatigue as late as March this year and even now don't have the stamina I had previously. Hang in there though, you'll get there.

 

[Globalti]

Like most people in the world you are suffering depression, which prevents you from doing the things you used to enjoy.

 

[Dave7]

Like most people in the world you are suffering depression, which prevents you from doing the things you used to enjoy.

Not at all. I will totally discount that thought even though I appreciate the comment
Both had flu at the same time ??
Both got these symptoms at the same time,??
No.
I am going with something physical.

 

[ColinJ]

Perhaps you both actually had glandular fever? That can cause long-term post-viral fatigue.

PS I think I had it as a student. I didn't go to a doctor so I can't be sure but I had similar symptoms to you for months.

 

[raleighnut]

I'd go for post-viral fatigue too, I had it 25 or so years ago and it took ages to get over it. I'd say try to eat better would help.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Thats odd, especially as you both have the same issue. Diet? Or possibly just a low in the 'engine room'. I have been through similar, then out of the blue, the clouds part and all that muscle memory in the legs comes back, no idea why. Good luck

 

[gavroche]

OK..... the Old farts retired section have been bored by me and been very encouraging.
Similar symptoms for me and MrsD.
As brief as possible.
Got flu in December which lasted till March.
Got over that and were hit by these symptoms.
•Total fatigue. Can sleep for England.
•Can't play golf. Tried 6 weeks ago and almost crawled off after 8 holes.
• No appetite. Not cooked a proper meal
in 3 months.
• not been able to cycle for months.
We thought Covid 19.
Had 3 blood tests.....negative.
Had an ultra scan today, all positive.
Put new CO detectors in....nothing.
A shot in the dark but have you considered ( can't remember the name of the gas ) that comes from the ground, is oderless but can provoke the symptoms you described. Sorry I can't be of anymore help but I am sure somebody on here will know what it is called.

 

[Once a Wheeler]

Try the following:

• Get back to proper eating habits. Good nourishing meals at regular times and nothing in between except energy bars on the bike.
• Check your body mass index (BMI). If it is 24 or over, take action. (https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/)
• Read this: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-fast-diet/dr-michael-mosley/mimi-spencer/9781780722375. Try it even if you are not overweight: it stands a good chance of kicking your natural repair mechanisms into action. Stop when back to normal.
• Do not take 'no' for an answer from your doctor. If you are signed up to a group practice try as many different doctors as you can: the chances are the youngest, most inexperienced and therefore most open-minded will have the answer.

Even if none of this does you any good, none of this will hurt you; and you will have the satisfaction of actively doing something about it. Good health!

 

[MntnMan62]

Have you both gone for a full physical examination? Last time you saw the cardiologist? Heat disease can cause these symptoms. Both of you? Could be a coincidence or it could be a product of diet? Also, the fatigue could be caused by your poor appetite. I suggest trying to eat healthy for a couple weeks and see if the fatigue goes away. And seek the advice of a physician.

 

[PaulSB]

Like most people in the world you are suffering depression, which prevents you from doing the things you used to enjoy.

As an aside depression doesn't stop one from doing things you enjoy. An effect of depression is those with the illness stop doing the things they love.

 

[Cycleops]

Haven’t made any disparaging remarks about Putin on the net followed by a visit from two well built men with thick Eastern European accents who’s car had broken down asking for help?
Seriously it’s probably just a side effect of the lockdown, I’m sure it will clear up soon.

 

[Ridgeway]

Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm, batteries ok ?

Low level CO exposure can cause the symptoms you describe so worth checking any gas appliances.

 

[ColinJ]

Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm, batteries ok ?

Low level CO exposure can cause the symptoms you describe so worth checking any gas appliances.

That was my first thought too, until I spotted this...

Put new CO detectors in....nothing.

I nearly died from CO poisoning [see THIS THREAD], so I watch out for people at risk!

PS @Dave7 - just to doublecheck... they are CO detectors aren't they, NOT SMOKE detectors? And you have them in every room where there is a gas appliance?