Is chronic fatigue actually a PCOS symptom?
I (23NB) went to an endocrinologist for the first time (for my PCOS) and described to her my debilitating chronic fatigue. My quality of life has been steadily declining for the last six years and the past three have been just awful: I don’t have a social life outside of my partner and best friend, I go to sleep/nap right after my 9-5, and weekends are spent physically recovering from the work week, most of the time sleeping on and off all day. Chores and home life are becoming nearly impossible.
My doctor said that, contrary to my research and what my PCP and OB/GYN have said, chronic fatigue is NOT a PCOS symptom. I’ve had an at home sleep test and it came back clean. My endocrinologist ran some blood tests and told me to start taking a daily multivitamin. My tests showed a lack of Vitamin D and she directed me to take 2000 IUs daily. She thinks this is the reason for the fatigue.
I haven’t noticed a difference in the first week. I’m just wondering if maybe I should get a second opinion? Do any of you experience fatigue like this? Any advice appreciated.