Why am I so darn tired in the afternoon?

37chief · Jul 20, 2012

I can get going in the morning, but around noon I am just plum tired out. If I am running my tractor into the after noon I am ok. If I get off to move a rock it is a struggle to get up on the tractor again. Just turned 70. Stan

showcrop · Jul 20, 2012

That sounds strange, for someone so young. You have seven years on me though, so I'll let you know how fast I'm moving once I get to 70.

David G · Jul 20, 2012

Stan, I am 52 and feel that way, you are doing great.

42 M · Jul 20, 2012

Have your doc check you testosterone level. A friend was having the same problem and they checked and he had the level of a 12yr old dutch girl. They got it straighten out by changing his meds levels but what a difference in him.

David G · Jul 20, 2012

I do not have any testosterone level, my wife has taken it all away.

David G · Jul 20, 2012

I do not have any testosterone level, my wife has taken it all away.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 20, 2012

I am 73 and usually do not drink enough water, at the end of a day I too am dragging.

Wilson · Jul 20, 2012

Please get your heart checked .i have problems like th
At and is heart. Also sleep aphenavcan do that

Anonymous-0 · Jul 20, 2012

It does not get better when you turn 71. (Moan).

Paul from MI · Jul 20, 2012

Hey Stan,
I'm your age and I run out of gas a little sooner than I used to. Important thing is to keep on going until we run out. Lots of guys sit down, don't do anything--NOT GOOD!!

midtnman · Jul 20, 2012

My Dr. said in my case, it was because I was very,very low in B 12.FWIW

rrlund · Jul 20, 2012

You shouldn't be feeling like that! Better get checked. Might be lymes disease or something.

RandyB(MI) · Jul 20, 2012

I am 62 and extreme stiffness/aches and exhaustion and arms half asleep from shoulders down. Tested very low thyroid and almost zero for testosterone level. Low thyroid will block any attempt at testerone therapy so must get thyroid back up first. Now thyroid is back up and just started on test gel , and not the 1.62 stuff from the pharmacy but 55mg gel from lab that formulates it from your blood and Dr.,s suggestions. Will let you know what and when I get my stamina and strength back. Can't even do a push-up. Ain't no fun and won't live this way. Started getting real bad back abt April. I got a lot of $hit ta do yet and more when I retire in 6 mos. Better git it straightened out.

Wheat Farmer · Jul 20, 2012

I'm 68 and the Dr. Said he gives me less than 40 years since I'm getting tired by noon. I'm taking better care of myself now. 1/2 hour nap at noon, hour break for supper, then quit for the day by dark.

FBH44 · Jul 20, 2012

I had that many years ago, and wife told me to stop the soft drinks, and go to water or gatorade. She was right, it worked. For many years.
A month ago, it got to where I oculdn"t walk across field without stopping, minor pains down left arm, pressure in face ande chest...... yep. triple bypass.
If you have ANY!!!! of those symptoms, mention it to your doctor. You"ll be gald you did.

37chief · Jul 20, 2012

I don't drink enough water my self. I can go all day drinking very little. stan

Steve A W · Jul 20, 2012

I felt that way at 40yrs old.
It came down to a combination of low testosterone,
sleep apnea and the conjestive heart failure they caused!
Get to a doctor and get checked!!!!
I'm now 51yrs old and heardly worth a crap.
Just started a new testosterone therapy this spring,some kind of surgically injected med in the rump,I'm doing much better than last year.
And no more daily gels or band aid like things.
Please don't put off getting checked out!
Good Luck.
Steve A W

teddy52food · Jul 20, 2012

I am 69 & start out slow, then taper off.

Lou from Wi. · Jul 21, 2012

Tuesday, another injection of testosterone serum and Son has alternate week injection, His level was at a 66 year old when he is only 41. My post in the past discussed the problems and symptoms that has on men from ,(some starts at 30 years of age)and can never figure out why feeling so bad.Had little responses on post. Seem like I'm typhoid Mary/lol/ There are two blood tests to evaluate testosterone levels. One is called free testosterone test, that is the most complete and accurate. the other is called total testosterone, it is not very accurate. My Son had to pressure the Dr,.into the best test available,thats when they found out he was low.
The last time I'll offer any information other than use your computer to look up, Harvard's Medical Journals to look up low testosterone loss and symptoms.
LOU

Fawteen · Jul 21, 2012

I'm 61, and I find that a half-hour or 45 minute nap around mid-day makes a HUGE difference in my energy level.

I get a complete physical annually and have no significant medical problems outside of borderline high blood pressure. I'm just getting old.

You can keep bulling like you're still the 16-year-old your mind thinks you are and tear up what's left of your body, or you can get real and slow down a bit. You'll get just as much done, it'll just take a while longer.

Pair-a-dice farm · Jul 21, 2012

Same here in the early mornings I'm very fast, by noon I'm kinda fast but by mid afternoon I'm just half assed

Bill(Wis) · Jul 21, 2012

Friend was feeling like that. Went to Dr. Dr said: "Vitamin B12 shots". Friend asked me what I knew about Vitamin B12. Nothing. Let's look it up. First thing we read was that there is more vitamin B12 in 5 oz of calves liver than can be found in 1000 chicken breasts. Amazing what can be found quickly on the internet.

Kippster · Jul 21, 2012

I started to feel that way after lunch a few years back. Went to the doc and was told I was diabetic. After lunch tiredness and lack of energy for me meant that my blood sugar was through the roof. Got some meds, no shots yet, and I feel great. I should also mention that I was 27 when I noticed this. Now I"m 31. Kippster

Kippster · Jul 21, 2012

should have also mentioned that heat tends to make it worse. Kippster

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