{"id":2445,"date":"2019-08-21T15:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T20:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/?p=2445"},"modified":"2019-11-26T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T00:53:38","slug":"bhrt-and-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/bhrt-and-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"BHRT and Fatigue: Dragging Yourself Through Your Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Getting enough sleep but never feel like you got any sleep?<\/li>\n<li>Dozing off at work?<\/li>\n<li>Can\u2019t show up for your family the way you want to?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/hormone-pellet-therapy-testimonials-of-evexipel\/\">Fatigue<\/a> is exhausting<\/strong>. It never feels like you can get out from under it or catch up. What are the causes of that fatigue that has been pulling you down like quicksand?<\/p>\n<p>Some causes are simple, others more complicated, but fatigue is generally caused by mental health conditions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seasonal affective disorder<\/li>\n<li>Physical health conditions like a hormone imbalance<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle factors like grief or stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, with the help of a doctor, your fatigue, as well as a host of other symptoms you may have noticed, is likely treatable with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifestyle changes<\/li>\n<li>New habits combined<\/li>\n<li>Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)<\/li>\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For any treatment to work, <strong>it\u2019s essential to know what you are treating<\/strong>. You are already familiar with the symptoms of fatigue, so let\u2019s quickly take a look at the causes.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Lifestyle Factor into Fatigue?<\/h2>\n<p>For example, your activities and other lifestyle choices may be the root cause of your problem. Fatigue can result from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical exertion<\/li>\n<li>Lack of physical activity<\/li>\n<li>Lack of sleep<\/li>\n<li>Being overweight or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/obesity\">obese<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Periods of emotional stress<\/li>\n<li>Boredom<\/li>\n<li>Grief<\/li>\n<li>Taking certain medications, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/antidepressant-side-effects\">antidepressants<\/a> or sedatives<\/li>\n<li>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/alcohol\/effects-on-body\">alcohol<\/a> regularly<\/li>\n<li>Using illicit drugs, such as cocaine<\/li>\n<li>Consuming too much caffeine<\/li>\n<li>Not eating a nutritious diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many of these habits and activities can be turned around daily to help lessen fatigue. To help boost your energy levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink enough fluids to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/7-health-benefits-of-water\">stay hydrated<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Practice healthy eating habits<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-benefits-of-exercise\">Exercise<\/a> regularly<\/li>\n<li>Get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Avoid known stressors<\/li>\n<li>Avoid an overly demanding work or social schedule<\/li>\n<li>Take part in relaxing activities, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/13-benefits-of-yoga\">yoga<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Abstain from alcohol, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/smoking\/effects-on-body\">tobacco<\/a>, and other illicit drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mental Health Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Mental health conditions can also lead to fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal affective disorder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A doctor\u2019s assistance is required in diagnosing and alleviating these conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Physical Health Conditions<\/h3>\n<p>Fatigue can also be a by-product or symptom of a larger health condition.\u00a0 The following medical conditions can also cause fatigue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/evexias-health-position-statement\/\">Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic fatigue syndrome<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Infections like cold and flu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sleep disorders, such as insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Eating disorders, such as anorexia<\/li>\n<li>Autoimmune disorders<\/li>\n<li>Congestive heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Kidney disease<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/liver\">Liver<\/a> disease<\/li>\n<li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/li>\n<li>Emphysema<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/root-causes\/\">Hormone imbalances<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hormonal Imbalances<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a more in-depth look at the final condition on the list, hormone imbalances.<strong> The body produces hormones in the major endocrine glands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These glands include your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/adrenal-fatigue\/\">Thyroid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Parathyroid<\/li>\n<li>Adrenals<\/li>\n<li>Pancreas<\/li>\n<li>Reproductive glands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some hormones are even produced in your gastrointestinal tract. For the body and its systems to function properly, your hormones have to be in balance.<\/p>\n<p>Too much here or too little, there will cause a myriad of health issues. <strong>Sometimes it takes more than basic lab screenings to get to the root of the underlying imbalance<\/strong>. You may need to do a little more digging.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Hormones Can Get out of Balance and Cause Fatigue?<\/h2>\n<h3>Progesterone and Estrogen<\/h3>\n<p>Excess progesterone and estrogen can make you sleepy. <strong>Imbalances in progesterone and estrogen most often occur during <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/menopause-hormone-pellets\/\">menopause<\/a><\/strong>, which is why women who are going through the stages of menopause complain of feeling tired and draggy.<\/p>\n<h3>Thyroid<\/h3>\n<p>You have a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck called a thyroid. <strong>Literally, every cell of your body needs thyroid hormones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If it makes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Too little thyroid hormone, you may feel drained all the time.<\/li>\n<li>Too much, you go on overdrive and get burned out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a thyroid that is off its game, you may experience these symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cold feet, hands, or cold all over<\/li>\n<li>Need extra sleep to function properly<\/li>\n<li>Rapid weight gain<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depression or lack of motivation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headaches that start in the morning but subside as the day goes on<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thinning of the outer third of eyebrows<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Excessive hair loss or thinning<\/li>\n<li>Dry skin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/hormone-imbalance-in-women\/\"><strong>Brain fog<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a host of <u>thyroid problems<\/u> that won\u2019t show up on standard labs. Thyroid conversion issues, thyroid resistance, and autoimmune attacks against the thyroid (<a href=\"https:\/\/drwillcole.com\/the-leading-cause-of-hypothyroidism-the-8-tests-your-doctor-hasnt-run\/\">Hashimoto\u2019s<\/a> or Graves\u2019 disease) are among them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are a variety of other thyroid-focused lab tests your doctor can order to diagnose these other types of problem<\/strong>s.<\/p>\n<h3>Testosterone<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Both men and women can have low testosterone<\/strong>. Low-T usually occurs during the natural body changes that come from aging, like menopause or andropause, and can contribute to feelings of fatigue.<\/p>\n<h3>Cortisol<\/h3>\n<p>We usually hear about too much cortisol being the culprit when it comes to health issues. However, although rare, <strong>cortisol deficiencies do occur and are a cause of fatigue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A morning time cortisol level test\u00a0at your doctor\u2019s office or a lab may be enough to uncover whether or not cortisol is the culprit.<\/p>\n<p>If that test doesn\u2019t do the trick, a more complex short synacthen test can be administered. For this test, the cortisol level in the blood is measured then a hormone similar to pituitary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhormones.info\/hormones\/adrenocorticotropic-hormone\/\">adrenocorticotropic hormone<\/a> is injected into the bloodstream to stimulate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhormones.info\/glands\/adrenal-glands\/\">adrenal glands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After 30\u201360 minutes, the cortisol level is measured again. This test can also be administered in an outpatient situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Insulin Resistance<\/h3>\n<p>Many hormone imbalances are about deficiencies or excesses. Insulin resistance does not fit into that category\u2014 it is a hormonal resistance pattern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insulin resistance means the body is producing insulin, but the insulin is not doing what it is made to do<\/strong>\u2014 for example, shuttling blood sugar into your cells where you can use it.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, this ineffective insulin goes through a cascade of reactions that causes several symptoms like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sugar cravings<\/li>\n<li>If you miss a meal, you may feel irritable or lightheaded<\/li>\n<li>You may become dependent on coffee<\/li>\n<li>Feel shaky, jittery, or have tremors<\/li>\n<li>Feel uncharacteristically agitated, upset, or nervous<\/li>\n<li>Experience poor memory<\/li>\n<li>Have blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Feel fatigued after eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard of insulin resistance concerning type 2 diabetes, but it can also happen in people who are pre-diabetic or have sub-clinical blood sugar imbalance.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, hormonal imbalances (or in the case of insulin, resistance) can cause a variety of symptoms alongside fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, it\u2019s also important to note that because all the systems in the body are interconnected if you have one hormone problem, you are likely to have other ones as well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Enough Is Enough<\/h2>\n<p>Feeling tired all the time affects your life on all levels. Make an appointment with your doctor if you\u2019re feeling fatigued and you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can\u2019t think of anything that might account for your fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Have a higher-than-normal body temperature<\/li>\n<li>Have experienced unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Feel very sensitive to colder temperatures<\/li>\n<li>Regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep<\/li>\n<li>Believe you may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/depression\/recognizing-symptoms\">depressed<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve made lifestyle changes and addressed what you can address on your own but things still aren\u2019t changing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The doctor\u2019s treatment plan will depend on what\u2019s causing your fatigue, so they will ask you a variety of questions and probably run some tests<\/strong>.\u00a0 Their questions may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When did you start experiencing fatigue?<\/li>\n<li>Does it get better or worse at certain times?<\/li>\n<li>What other symptoms have you been experiencing?<\/li>\n<li>What other medical conditions do you have?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s your lifestyle like and sources of stress?<\/li>\n<li>What medications are you taking?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, if your doctor suspects you have an underlying medical condition that\u2019s causing your fatigue, they may order some medical tests like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/blood-tests\">blood<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/urinalysis\">urine<\/a> tests.<\/p>\n<h2>It May Be Time to Take a Whole Approach<\/h2>\n<p>For example, maybe you\u2019ve tried a few things or even seen a doctor, but nothing is working. It may be time to take a whole approach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/discover-evexipel\/\"><strong>Our EvexiPEL providers specialize in taking a holistic approach to your healthcare<\/strong><\/a>. We are committed to helping you find long-term, sustainable health solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Start by Scheduling a Consultation<\/h3>\n<p>Meeting with an EvexiPEL provider can give you insight into the whole picture and what\u2019s going on with your health. <strong>Your healthcare provider can help establish actionable steps<\/strong> and shed some light on what\u2019s affecting your health.<\/p>\n<h3>Find the Right Supplements<\/h3>\n<p>So, depending on what your EvexiPEL provider uncovers, you may be prescribed certain supplements. You may have tried supplements before on your own, but <strong>a doctor\u2019s guidance can do wonders for getting the right, <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/supplements\/\">high-quality supplements<\/a><\/strong> that are perfect for your situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Commit to Lifestyle Changes<\/h3>\n<p>You may have tried making these on your own, or maybe healthy habits are brand new. Either way, <strong>our providers will help you create a fully balanced plan<\/strong> by evaluating your life and offer the tools you need to improve areas and habits around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress management<\/li>\n<li>Sleep<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having the right balance of these three aspects is crucial to good health.<\/p>\n<h2>We Are Here for You<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re here to help you get back on track and feeling energetic! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/provider-directory\/\">Find the EvexiPEL provider<\/a> nearest to you today to get started<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/girl-computer-notebook-1064659\/\">Image attribution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/fatigue\">healthline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/how-tired-is-too-tired\">webmd.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/248002.php\">medicalnewstoday.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/symptoms\/fatigue\/basics\/causes\/sym-20050894\">mayoclinic.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting enough sleep but never feel like you got any sleep? 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