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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 28, 2025 | Replies (224)Comment receiving replies
Where to go???? I’ve had an issue for many years with total exhaustion , can’t walk or stand for long times, heavy breathing with even the slightest bit of exertion. Many tests! Many specialists. We just moved and have a new PCP. He ran several of the same labs I already had, nothing stands out. Said I must have chronic fatigue. No word on what to do next, referral to any one. Only offer for a med to give me some energy maybe. I’ve looked up CF and I do t fit any specific criteria and doubt his diagnosis. I felt he just took the easy route and brushed me off. I need to find someone to do a full check, like the doctors in those TV shows that investigate mystery illnesses. We don’t have to money or time to wander
The country for answers. So frustrating.
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@slatesslates1. I seem to have similar reactions with extreme fatigue and heavy breathing, especially while trying to walk. This is a new occurrence.
I have been told that I should be having 70mg of protein daily which I find difficult as I am lactose intolerant and just find it hard to consume so much food.
I am about to try a high protein, lowfat and carb drink and hope that the increase in protein will eliminate some of the fatigue.
I’m just suggesting this as a possibility.
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That is the sorry state of medical care in this country. The doctors either (1) don't care; (2) don't know; (3) don't have time to research because they are constrained by the health insurance industry who are only interested in profits. Sometimes what I do is call on either Mayo or Cleveland Clinics on my computer. I type in my question and mostly I feel I get better answers from them. If you have not already done so, try it. What do you have to lose?