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Morning Fatigue
Morning fatigue is the feeling of tiredness and a lack of energy in the early parts of the day after waking. A more accurate term would be fatigue despite having slept for 7 to 8 hours. It is not the immediate lack of energy but rather the tiredness that lasts for the first half of the day following a good night’s sleep. According to experts, repeated morning fatigue can be a symptom of certain diseases, and is therefore something that you should mention to a doctor.

Symptoms
Here is a list of possible symptoms that people may encounter when waking up from a 7-8 hours of sleep and still feeling tired:
 * Possible dizzines when getting up from bed.
 * Dry mouth.
 * Vague muscular pain.
 * Gastrointestinal discomfort.
 * Chills.
 * Low blood pressure in the mornings (Hypotension)
 * Dryness in the eyes.
 * Extreme tiredness that improves as the morning goes on

Causes
Morning fatigue is a symptom of many diseases where tiredness is a characteristic symptom. When morning fatigue is the only symptom, eventually other symptoms become apparent that more definitively indicates the possible underlying cause. Here is a list of common causes for morning fatigue which are often overlooked as it can persist for months or years with no other major symptoms appearing other than the fatigue:
 * Obstuctive Sleep Apnea
 * Acid Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) during sleep
 * Underactive thyroid
 * Nighttime Hunger

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This is one of the most common causes of waking up tired. The passages of the upper airways collapse or are blocked by the tongue limiting the intake of fresh air. A person may stop breathing for short periods of time and this causes them to awaken thereby reducing the quality of sleep.

Acid Reflux during Sleep (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Acid reflux is more specifically known as gastroesophageal reflux which is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Most patients with GERD experience an increase in the severity of symptoms (usually heartburn or coughing and choking) while sleeping or attempting to sleep. If the acid backs up as far as the throat and larynx, the sleeper will wake up coughing and choking. If the acid only backs up as far as the esophagus the symptom is usually experienced as heartburn.

Underactive Thyroid
The thyroid is a small gland found in the neck. It controls the human metabolism, the speed at which the body converts fuel to energy. When it is underactive andmetabolism functions too slowly, the person may feel sluggish and put on weight.

Nighttime Hunger
Trying to sleep on an empty stomach is not easy. Hunger pangs are quite uncomfortable and if the body needs nutrition, it will disturb sleep to compel the person to eat. While it is not advisable to eat just before bedtime, especially if a person suffers with acid reflux, he/she should have an adequate nutrition in the evenings. There is no need to overeat. Remember that the body will be shutting down for about 8 hours and is in a low metabolic state. So its energy needs are much less.

Avoid hunger at night during sleep

 * Eat about 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Its not too soon before the person sleep to worsen heartburn but its not too long ago to feel hungry.
 * The person must drink a glass of water if he/she think that they are hungry about an hour before bedtime.
 * If a person do have to eat a short while before sleeping then he/she must stay away from heavy meals, chocolate, high sugar foods, coffee or tea.

Take care emotionally.
When waking up, the person don’t feel like facing the day and he/she like to stay in bed all day, he/she must ask why. they must face their problems, find emotional support within their family & friends. Get excited for each new day. Peace and happiness is the greatest energy in existence for fighting fatigue.

Eat a good breakfast.
Along with several small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day; that’s better than eating two or three large meals. The person must try to limit the size of his/her meals to 300 calories. This will keep his/her blood sugar levels steady and help prevent his/her energy from plunging.

Slip in 10 minutes of low-level exercise when you feel sluggish.
Usually people with fatigue have a decreased supply of adenosine diphosphate (ADP), an intracellular ‘messenger’ involved in energy metabolism. In order words, there’s not enough ‘spark’ in the engine and almost any kind of activity will help; for example, singing, taking deep breaths, walking, or stretching.