Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about fatigue:

1. Why do I always feel tired?
   
   
2. Are my medications making my fatigue worse?
   
   
3. What related symptoms might I experience?
   
   
4. Do I need to have any diagnostic tests?
   
   
5. How can I relieve my fatigue?
   
   
6. How long is my fatigue likely to last?
   
   
7. Are there any alternative treatments that could help my fatigue?
   
   
8. Can my diet affect my fatigue?
   
   
9. How can exercise reduce my fatigue, and when should I avoid exercise?
   
   
10. How do I know if I have chronic fatigue?
    
    
11. Could I have chronic fatigue syndrome? How is it defined and diagnosed?