Pure Exhaustion

My exhaustion has been SO bad lately. I slept for over 12 hours last night and I am SO exhausted. I take a B complex, Vit D, and Iron. It can't be from lack of those. So my only guess is that its the fibro/cfs.

I also know I have been over doing it with work, but I can't help it, I have to work, or else we'd be homeless.

Anyone have any tips or suggestions on having at least SOME energy?

Thanks in advance!

I have no suggestions, as I myself am ready to drop from exhaustion. I didn't have money to get my amitryptiline last week, and won't until next Tuesday. Since Wednesday I have been sleeping pooly. Laying awake until 2am or 4am, then sleeping for an hour or two then waking up again. I also have my "monthly", and it is particularly bad this time around, and the timing couldn't be worse. I have lost so much that I am weak, and getting dizzy spells a few times a day. I can hardly move. And as tired as I am, I know that going to bed won't help. I will just toss and turn. I hadn't realized how much I really needed those meds! When I go to bed now I am just so uncomfortable. I feel like someone took away my comfy bed and replaced it with some lumpy cheap hotel bed! My neck hurts, my back and hips hurt, my arms feel like they are just in the way! And my kids are too needy lately for me to take it easy. Okay, enough whining, it's your post! I wish I could help. I know you say you have to work, but is there any way to look into finding a less demanding job? Or asking your boss if you could lighten your work load for a few days until you are feeling better. Maybe taking one or two sick days, or putting in a vacation request? I know not everyone has a nice job that lets them do these things,but it sounds like maybe you need a day or two to yourself. I hope you get osme nice suggestions from other people here.

I wish I had the answer for the fatigue since that is my biggest problem most days. I also need my D checked again to see where it is now.

 

Provigil was my suggestion too. It didn't work for me but it does for some.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

My vitamin D levels were back up and I was still feeling major fatigue. Found out that I was
potassium deficient and now make sure I drink a couple glasses of V-8 during the day to get my
levels back up. Potassium deficiency can cause fatigue. Rheumy also suggested that I start taking
B12 5000 mcg 1x daily. I'm feeling more energized, it might be the weather improvement too.
Hope we all feel like the energizer bunny soon!

Hugs, Robin

Well all my levels are good and I seem to go for so long not sleeping and then I just crash. Thenn for about 3 days all I want to do is sleep day and night then I start all over again. The Doctor can not tell me why, it just seems to be my way of catching up on all the sleep I have nissed.

Kathy

FMS, CFS. IRS, Migraine

Provigil (modafinil) is a medication that promotes wakefulness. It is thought to work by altering the natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.

Provigil may also be used for other purposes.

I work in the hospital and i know couple docs take it to stay awake/concentrate better or when they come off the shifts. I have very bad exhaustion and no concentration, bad fog. So i take adderall which is a stimulant. I take 20 mg extended release in the morning and then 5-10 mg in the afternoon because otherwise i crash. If i dont take it i can barely function, i cant even read...

It is something to look into if you have exhaustion on daily basis like me. Read some more about provigil and adderall on google

Wow, I just looked up Provigil and it's very expensive.  The adderal is a generic so that's quite a bit cheaper.  I don't know which one works better but the price difference is something I would "have" to consider.  I've been so exhausted I've been sleeping at lunch (for over a year now) and now it's even harder going back to work after that.  I used to feel refreshed after an hours nap.  It's really scary because I cannot afford to lose my job and right now I don't know how I'll get through my day.  I guess I'll talk to the Doc and see if she thinks the Adderal will do any good without keeping me up at night.  You know...I think the exhaustion is worse than the pain.  And that's saying alot.

Being hydrated helps with exhaustion and staying away from caffeine after a certain time. I try not to have caffeine after 4:00. V-8 is a good idea!

well i take adderall and i love it. It raises my blood pressure a bit but it will take couple months to adjust. It realy depends on each person so you need to speak with ur doc. On the other note i know that caffeine is bad for us! So keep that in mind.