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Posted 7/8/2018 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
I wake up everyday already feeling kinda tired and unrefreshing but when I get around 12 I crash and can barley keep my eyes open.

I was Mis diagnosed with narcolepsy & tried the medication for it for about a year and found that the medicine kept me awake but I still felt drained and fatigued. In this time treating narcolepsy I began getting more & more symptoms which later seemed like Lyme disease. Only having band 23 igg positive my doctor diagnosed me & during treatment although I see some improvement & having the good days & bad days.

Does anybody deal with this daytime sleepiness everyday? On my good days it isn't as bad but it's still there.
Posted 7/9/2018 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Your body is battling an infection which requires a lot of energy. On my bad days the fatigue hits me around 12 as well. For me, the best indicator of my progress has been energy levels - if I’m exhausted around lunch I know something is up. If you are able to, get a power nap in and give your body the rest it needs. Also healthy eating to provide the nutrients and fuel to keep your immune system powered up.
Posted 7/9/2018 5:46 AM (GMT 0)
Me too! I've allowed myself to sleep because, well, let's face it, I was waking up a few hours later whether I wanted to be asleep during the day or not...but then allowing myself to sleep during the day caused me insomnia the following night! Ugh, right? Hoping for more insights as well. I'm also still very new to this Lyme Disease fight. But, I'm grateful because it's explaining a LOT!
Posted 7/9/2018 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Somgbirdie, like you if i give in and take a nap during the day my insomnia is really bad!! So I usually try to fight it and stay awake.
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