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Suggest Treatment For Exhaustion And Anaemia When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia

I am 77 and have fibromyalgia diagnosed 14 years ago. I am always feeling exhausted, and am unable to stand for very long or walk very far without a mobility device. I need to nap during the day. Now I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea during REM, as well as anemia, both of which could explain why I am so very tired. I will be getting a CPAP machine very soon, and can hardly wait to experience a good night s sleep!! Do you think the improved sleep might improve my anemia as well, so that I will not need to take iron supplements?
Thu, 21 Jan 2021
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Hi,

Using CPAP machine will certainly improve the quality of sleep and life. However, Anemia in age group above 65 years requires detailed medical evaluation before trial of oral iron supplements. The other serious possible causes of anemia like gastro-intestinal malignancy, blood dyscrasias, thyroid dysfunction and occult blood loss in stool. If investigation are normal, you may consider taking oral iron supplement available over the counter along with glass of orange juice. In addition, avoid consuming excess tea and caffeine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Exhaustion And Anaemia When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia

Hi, Using CPAP machine will certainly improve the quality of sleep and life. However, Anemia in age group above 65 years requires detailed medical evaluation before trial of oral iron supplements. The other serious possible causes of anemia like gastro-intestinal malignancy, blood dyscrasias, thyroid dysfunction and occult blood loss in stool. If investigation are normal, you may consider taking oral iron supplement available over the counter along with glass of orange juice. In addition, avoid consuming excess tea and caffeine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician