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Posted 4/2/2014 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
My son has been sick for two days, so all of my normal self care has gone out the window, my stress has been heightened, and I've not had good rest.

For the past hour or so I've felt really weird: my hands are trembling, but it feels like my internal organs are trembling too. My arms and legs feel heavy, and I feel off balance when I walk. And I feel really sleepy, but not like exhaustion sleepy, more like I've been drugged or something. Does that make sense?

Is this a fibro symptom from overexertion? Am I catching the flu from him? If it is fibro, what do I do for it?

Thanks!

Post Edited (FibroMamaChi) : 4/2/2014 1:19:05 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/2/2014 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
I don't have those symptoms when I overdo. I just get exhausted and have more pain. Drink lots of fluids and rest when you can. If you keep getting worse, please check with your doctor. We are guessing just like you are.

Sherrine
Posted 4/2/2014 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'm like that when I overdo things. Try to get some rest when he's resting.
Posted 4/2/2014 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks! My husband was able to get off work a little early and I've had a solid couple hours to rest.

I'm so new at this fibro stuff. Is there anything I can be doing in the midst of these types of non stop parenting days so I don't over do it? I had a good routine developing last week in order to care for the kids with beaks. But that was just not possible the past two days. Or is this just unavoidable with fibro?
Posted 4/2/2014 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
There are times you can't avoid the overdoing. Just try to rest when you can. Hopefully your child will get better soon.
Posted 4/5/2014 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
I came down with a 'doozy' of a sinus-type of cold a couple weeks ago. It wiped me out for several days. Just this week I started feeling better, so I jumped back into projects (Spring cleaning, etc.) Big mistake! Today I felt kind of rough again--fibro-like achiness, stiffness, digestion somewhat 'off,' and the odd taste I occasionally have in my mouth (sinus-related, I suspect) doesn't want to leave.

So, I've learned I'm not yet ready to get back to my 'normal.' I know this junk is going around in my area. Just talked to a lady at my church yesterday, who said she's had it for weeks and can't seem to shake it.

Hope you and your son are lots better soon! Do rest up when you can. I'm going to do 'sitting work' for a while longer, til this totally passes, and edge slowly back into the 'real world.'
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