Fatigue , dry sticky tongue and chronic nasal inflammation

Ears, nose and throat
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I am 22 and have been healthy my whole life until the last two years where i feel my energy, fitness and qualify of life has slowly declined.

first i started getting nasal congestion due to inflammed turbinates in the nose, having visited an ENT they said the reason is unknown. my tongue is also chronically dry/ sticky, even after a nose operation to reduce nasal inflammation. The ENT and doctor also think this is normal and nothing to worry about

When i wake up i always wake feel disorientated and im physically exhausted yet i get adequet sleep and dont recall waking up. This fatigue and lack of energy seems to hang around until late evening and when i stand up or lift weights i get very dizzy which jever used to happen. I cant understand whats happened and the doctors believe there is nothing wrong with me and only offer antidepressants and anxiety pills yet im neither of these things. blood tests come back all normal.

When cold air blows through the window it seems to reduce the nasal congestion and breathing feels far more satisfying and it essentially wakes me up. doctors just think im going crazy and i have given up as they wont help me any further. I understand my symptons will come across as unique and unusual, its just crap that i am getting no support.

The only thing you can physically see is the dryness/ froth like stuff on my tongue but doctors think its nothing to worry about

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This is the appearance of tongue. I can scrape the stuff off but it makes my tongue feel dry and slightly sore and comes back within a day or two. I dont actually care about the nasal congestion or tongue, its the horrible fatigue i am experiencing which i want help with and im open to any suggestions as im just constantly unwell/ feel hungover all day

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hi you should query Sjogren’s syndrome and have a look at the symptoms. I have something similar and believe me many people with these disorders can feel a certain level of anxiety because we are unwell and medical professionals don’t seem to have the answers! Ask for blood tests to look at inflammatory markers…ana esr and crp. And ask for a referral on. Are you in the UK? I would suggest an oral immunologist if you are.

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My dentist recommended i get checked for Sjorens syndrome. My doctor said they tested for this already though. I will be keeping on with the doctors and will bring this to there attention once again. Something isnt right, as i am not depressed or anxious . Just very tired! yet my diet is perfect and cardio and strength fitness was superb before the issues began. Does a cold breeze help with your symptoms or is that just me? i appreciate your interest. Sometimes i do just think im going mad when qualified professionals mention certain brain meds