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Im extremely fatigued lately. i get like 7hrs average of sleep every night, yet im still sluggish through the whole day and wake up feeling the same way. i do take medication for sleep but ive been on it for over a year. what can i do?

Q: im extremely fatigued lately. i get like 7hrs average of sleep every night, yet im still sluggish through the whole day and wake up feeling the same way. i do take medication for sleep but ive been on it for over a year. what can i do?

: You certainly should discuss your fatigue with your doctor. Consideration should be given to anemia, thyroid disorders, maybe depression and several other possible causes.

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Dr. Susan Madonna answered

You certainly should discuss your fatigue with your doctor. Consideration should be given to anemia, thyroid disorders, maybe depression and several other possible causes.

Answered 1/14/2022

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A member asked:

Im extremely fatigued lately. i get like 7hrs average of sleep every night, yet im still sluggish through the whole day and wake up feeling the same way. i do take medication for sleep but ive been on it for over a year. what can i do?

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