Question: I've been suffering extreme exhaustion for 16 months & it's getting worse. Also chronic arthritis pain, flu like aching for 16 months. Also foggy thinking and confusion. Would Vyvanse help?

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX for your advice on the blood tests. Yes, I always wake up very stiff in my back and hips, in fact all over. I have had severe osteoarthritis in my spine, including cervical, spondylitis, scoliosis and degeneration in many vertebrae, for several years. It never made me feel so tired like I am now. I had tests done for dementia as my exhaustion has been causing memory problems, confusion etc. I scored 100% correct answers, so dementia is ruled out. My GP has referred me to some sort of specialist to see if they can find out why I feel so exhausted all the time. I had a Full Blood Count done earlier this year, which showed I'm very healthy. I don't have depression, but I get down at times because I can't do much or function normally anymore. I will see my GP again and ask her to order those specific blood tests you mentioned. She suspects it may be a Neurotransmitter imbalance, especially a Dopamine deficiency. Meanwhile, I'll just keep plodding along until hopefully, I find out what's causing this chronic fatigue.