Category: General Health
Question: Hi

I used to be a light sleeper I mean even though asleep Im almost conscious Its been five years now and when I sleep its like Im almost dead Before I could maintain a posture thorough out the night Its was so good I could sleep on a bench for the night and not fall Now I meet myself on different parts of the bed sometimes almost falling off the mattress 
Coupled with that the sleep is never enough Im always feeling sleepy throughout the day Feeling lethargic I have been to the hospital they advised more sleep But I know my body I feel something has damaged inside I have lost Vitality I can feel it

If I might add I dont know if they are related but I now have back pains I cant sit for long I cant stand for long

Whats wrong with me
Answer: Hello 

Sounds like a case of easy exhaustion  which can be due to a number of things such as anaemia mental health disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome which can only be diagnosed after all the other causes have been ruled out

What other symptoms do you have Whats your eating habits and nutrition like Any kind of stressors Are you male or female Are there issues with your ability to concentrate or pay attention What about short term memory Are there associated body pains or tenderness Where you ill before you started feeling constantly fatigued 

Finding the underlying cause will require ruling out a number of causes until the reason is identified or ruled out and this means a number of tests However the doctor has to rule out anaemia check out your thyroid liver and kidney functions etc 

Following the results of those tests the doctor will be able to know the line of action to take
Meanwhile try to reduce physical and emotional stress you can start yoga if possible and gradual exercise programs with a physiotherapist will also help with the back pain 
The doctor might also refer you to a behavioural therapist if no exact cause is found 

Do not abuse sleeping medications as they often do not help in such cases