Tired All The Time Without Coffee

[KevinM1]

I dunno all I know is they tested my piss. What's A1C?

An A1C is a blood test.  While urine can have indications of one being diabetic (mostly with things that should be processed by your kidneys not actually being processed by them), the A1C is the standard test used to both confirm diabetes and measure how severe it is. As a diabetic, I have my A1C (and a bunch of other things, like a full metabolic panel (checks everything from infection, to hyper/hypoglycemia, to kidney and liver function) and cholesterol) checked every three months in order to monitor, well, everything since diabetes is a chronic illness that can affect a number of other systems in the body. In fact, I just had my last checkup on the 18th, and am due for my next one in November.

It might not be anything, but if you haven't had an A1C or a full metabolic panel done in the last year+ (or ever), it's worth having it done. At the very least, if you're healthy you'll have hard data to point to and likely more peace of mind.

[Edwardo Piet]

I've never even heard of it. I've had lots of blood tests but I don't think I've ever had that one.

Hmm. I may misremember I may have had a blood test for it around the time of the first before my last urine test. I had some sort of blood test around that time. Maybe it was for that. I don't remember what it was for.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

For twenty years I drank coffee in the Navy that kept trying to escape from the cup and attack me. That shit kept me awake.

With salt?

Never.

[Rev. Rye]

Honestly, I'm kind of like this: about two years ago, I developed a sort of lethargy and felt constantly sleepy. And bear in mind, I was 25 at the time. And surprisingly, even caffeine did little to alleviate it. The doctors aren't sure what it is, but eventually, one prescribed Nuvigil and it works reasonably well. Sometimes, I still get a bit over-tired (especially in the mornings), but at least I'm not overcome with drowsiness all day long now.

[Edwardo Piet]

I had to Google that.

[Minimalist]

[Clueless Morgan]

[A Theist]

I'm starting to feel tired all the time unless I have multiple coffees a day. I'm 28... although nearly 29 (29 on September 5th).... am I just getting old or am I getting dependent on caffeine? Any ideas?

I drink coffee all through the day, especially at work. If you really want a blast of quick energy put a spoonful of instant coffee in your mouth and wash it down with some Mountain Dew.

[Clueless Morgan]

I'm starting to feel tired all the time unless I have multiple coffees a day. I'm 28... although nearly 29 (29 on September 5th).... am I just getting old or am I getting dependent on caffeine? Any ideas?

I drink coffee all through the day, especially at work. If you really want a blast of quick energy put a spoonful of instant coffee in your mouth and wash it down with some Mountain Dew.

[paulpablo]

To me it sounds exactly like what you think it is.

You've drank more and more coffee and got dependant on it.

You are young but even when you're young it's normal to have random bouts of tiredness especially if your body is used to having a lot of stimulants.

I would never take drugs for tiredness, I think a lot of it is psychological. It's amazing what a bit of adrenaline or excitement can do.

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I'm starting to feel tired all the time unless I have multiple coffees a day. I'm 28... although nearly 29 (29 on September 5th).... am I just getting old or am I getting dependent on caffeine? Any ideas?

I drink coffee all through the day, especially at work. If you really want a blast of quick energy put a spoonful of instant coffee in your mouth and wash it down with some Mountain Dew.

And definitely don't do this.