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Question: I have been a caregiver to my father the last 8 years where he has been in a nursing home. Have been under much stress during this time. I have experienced fatigue. When I wake up in the morning I do not feel rested even though I had a good deal of sleep. My allergies have worsened during this time. I have been on immunotherapy allergy treatments for a year and a half. Has the stress something to do with my symptoms?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Stress can certainly contribute to fatigue. In extreme forms, stress can lead to depression, which can be very tiring, or anxiety, which may keep you awake at night. Do you feel anxious at night? Have you ever undergone a sleep study to rule out things like sleep apnea? Loratadine can sometimes be mildly sedating too.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Stress can certainly contribute to fatigue. In extreme forms, stress can lead to depression, which can be very tiring, or anxiety, which may keep you awake at night. Do you feel anxious at night? Have you ever undergone a sleep study to rule out things like sleep apnea? Loratadine can sometimes be mildly sedating too.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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