I was feeling really drained and had a heavy head for the past few days. I kept telling Alycia and Sherilyn that I felt dead tired when we left the house to wait for the transporter at 6:20am for the past few days. Though I had about 5 1/2 hours of sleep, I still felt jaded and not in the mood to run in the morning. Yesterday, my Aunt Flow visited and she was punctual. Why didn’t I think of my Aunt Flow that is causing me the moodiness and fatigue? I got back my energy today. It’s always one week pre-Aunt Flow’s visit that I would feel this way.
Do you get any symptoms before your Aunt Flow visits you monthly?
If your flows are heavy, you could be anemic. You can easily get that checked with the doc ( check serum ferritin). Mine was 6, severe anemia is in the 30s. The doc was incredulous! Asked if I felt tired! LOL! I just thought it was normal to be tired working full time and managing the kids. Got put on iron pills which thankfully my gut was able to handle.
Chris, bingo! I have very low blood pressure and I think I am anemic. I would have partial blackouts each time I get up from a squatting position, which I would have to bend down so that blood flows to my head. Hmmm, but I hate iron tabs as it causes constipation. Perhaps eat more red meat?