WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Fatigue--Hormonal imbalance???

Re: Fatigue--Hormonal imbalance???

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:18:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Laurel wrote: >
>As I have said in previous posts, I had a borderline tumor removed from
>my left ovary in June. All was well, until this past month. I have had
>fatigue like you cannot imagine. I have been almost falling asleep at
>work, taking naps which I have never done before, and feel vaguely
>dizzy. I don't know if the dizziness is from the fatigue or what.
>
>Due to my ever-so-lovely HMO, I could not get an appointment with my GP
>for three weeks, but I did make an appointment with my GYN for Monday. I
>am afraid that he is going to think I am a hypochondriac and I don't
>even know if he is who I need to see. Is he going to think I am an
>idiot for going to him, in case this is a heart problem or some other
>disease?

It could be anemia, or depression.It could also be other things as well. I would doubt a heart problem.

RDB

Or, could it be hormonal or from my surgery?? >
>BTW, I don't think I am pregnant, as I got a full-fledged period right
>on schedule last week.
>
>Any advise??
>
>Thanks!
>Laurel

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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