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Posted 10/9/2013 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Im having really bad bout of fatigue again...I do sometimes wonder if I have CFS aswell as fibro, but doctors just don't see either of them really.

I wondered of all of you, could you let me know what your fatigue levels are like everyday? Do you all struggle with this? I know its part of fibro aswell, but sometimes its my main symptom. I just wanted to know if what I am feeling is fibro fatigue or actually more?

I would really like to know if I have both, or if its just plain fibro...the problem is, with one you need to exercise and the other you need to rest...

Any opinions or should I just not worry and focus on how I feel rather than what I might have...
Posted 10/9/2013 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
When I was first diagnosed I was so fatigued it seemed impossible to raise my arms above my head. I'd feel like my body had lead weights tied to it.

One of your problems could be from lack of sleep like you mentioned in your other thread. If you can find a way to conqure the sleepless nights then the fatigue can be lessened.
Posted 10/9/2013 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
couchtater - was it due to your sleep apnea or fibro do you think? What did you do to overcome it?
Posted 10/9/2013 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
My sleep apnea definately can affect my fatigue. I have to keep up with my appointments and maintaince of my machine.

I also take several vitiamins that help with energy....B6, Biotin, folic acid, B12.

I still get fatigued but I do get energy enough to do some basic things.
Posted 10/9/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
That's a tough one, Wackers. I've personally never looked too closely at the possibility of CFS, because pain is what preys on me the most.

I wish I had a better answer for you - all I can say is, although I do feel lethargic most of the time, I always feels that if I could just move the way I want (do all the things I want physically), I could blast a lot of that fatigue away....kind of like how you feel when you first get up, before you get moving.

If by fatigue you mean sleepiness, then no, I don't struggle with that too much most of the time. Sometimes my eyes will start feeling heavy in the afternoon, but if I lie down for a few minutes and close them, I'm good to go until I force myself to turn in around 1 a.m.

I hope you start feeling better.

Debbie
Posted 10/9/2013 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Pain is usually the biggest factor for me but fatigue can play a big part in fibro too, especially when you overdo and have insomnia. I have other things going on so I can't blame it all on fibro. At times my limbs feel heavy and just taking a shower can wipe me out at times. Taking B-12 has helped out along with making sure I get in a daily walk.

Good luck to you :)
Hugs, Robin
Posted 10/10/2013 8:00 AM (GMT 0)
Wackers my fatigue can be the biggest issue with fibro. I am blessed to not be working anymore. I can rest anytime. At one time my fatigue got worse then usual. My dr. Found out I had low thyroid. It really made a difference when starting the med. I tried vitamin B 12 but it made my heart race. So I just rest and say there is tomorrow to finish my chores. Lol

I don't try to figure out if I have chronic fatigue syndrom or if it follows under fibro. I wouldnt know how one would tell the difference when you have a diagnoses of fibro.
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