"...lack of energy, wanting to sleep all the time, what can be politely described as persistant gastro-intestinal distress...."
Get your thyroid checked. Last year I had the exact same symptoms. TSH tested at about 5.00 which used to be marked "normal" but is now considered marginal (thyroid still functioning, but at a sub-optimal level). Went on low dose thyroid replacement. The falling asleep thing and gastro ill-mannerisms went away almost immediately. I could name a dozen other folks with the same issue (mom, great-uncle, friends). It's very common, probably related to changes in the hormonal system as we age. Likely comes on more noticeably during winter because of the higher energy demands of cold weather.
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Date: 2011-01-16 02:52 am (UTC)Get your thyroid checked. Last year I had the exact same symptoms. TSH tested at about 5.00 which used to be marked "normal" but is now considered marginal (thyroid still functioning, but at a sub-optimal level). Went on low dose thyroid replacement. The falling asleep thing and gastro ill-mannerisms went away almost immediately. I could name a dozen other folks with the same issue (mom, great-uncle, friends). It's very common, probably related to changes in the hormonal system as we age. Likely comes on more noticeably during winter because of the higher energy demands of cold weather.