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74 yr old fatigue


Posted by jbendickson

Hi, my 74 year old mother who has copd, chronic heart decease, and diabetic. She also just lost her oldest, then youngest child within 5yrs. Her dr. gave her anti depression meds recently. Within the pass month she experiences fatigue and a couple of nights she has awoke drenched in night sweats. She has had her arteries unclogged....She says her mind is fully clear..just real fatigued and just wants to set and close her eyes..she doesnt fall alseep..any idea"s??thanks janet
 
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As a mental health person I'd suggest she see a therapist and also have someone review the medications she is on.  She has a lot to deal with and talking may be helpful

 

Lynn

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