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What Causes Severe Muscle Fatigue And Exhaustion After Exercising?
Question: I am a dental hygienist that has worked excessive hours and am experiencing a general fatigue in my musculature, exhaustion , overwork. I have taken a day off of work but do not feel good enough to go. Looking at two consecutive 12 hr shifts. I don't want to damage myself irreperably or get some long term "fibromialgia problem" . Should I push myself or should I rest. I'm not sure how to manage my body need .
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. In my experience, when people are exhausted and burned out, if you don't take the time you need to recharge, bad things happen. You might make a mistake at work, get fired. Or worse. I highly recommend putting your health first, taking more time off work, and seeing a doctor to run some basic bloodwork. Then you'll begin to feel better.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. In my experience, when people are exhausted and burned out, if you don't take the time you need to recharge, bad things happen. You might make a mistake at work, get fired. Or worse. I highly recommend putting your health first, taking more time off work, and seeing a doctor to run some basic bloodwork. Then you'll begin to feel better.
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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Dr. Sonia Raina
Since you are a psychiatrist should I be addressing burnout and a mental aspect of my problem? What is a standard rest time for burnout address?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It sounds like you could be experiencing symptoms of burnout, absolutely. I would recommend speaking to a therapist about this. It can take a few weeks of treatment in therapy, but this would be expected to help enormously.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It sounds like you could be experiencing symptoms of burnout, absolutely. I would recommend speaking to a therapist about this. It can take a few weeks of treatment in therapy, but this would be expected to help enormously.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
May I get a note regarding the recommendation for work? It was excellent and you were right. I feel much better and have scheduled an my blood work up.
Very thorough it was! Five stars!
Very thorough it was! Five stars!
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Unfortunately, doctors cannot give written notes without examining a patient in-person. But I'm glad you are feeling better and made the right move for your health!
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
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Unfortunately, doctors cannot give written notes without examining a patient in-person. But I'm glad you are feeling better and made the right move for your health!
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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