Have you spoken to your doctor about the uptick in fatigue? You are under tremendous stress right now which is tough for someone with Fibromyalgia never mind Addisons too. I think that you need to see your doctor ASAP and get some blood work done. You need to take care of yourself so that you can help your Mom. I'm sorry that she is so ill. Prayers and hugs for you and your family.

Hugs and prayers to you!!!

Yeah, Fibro will wipe you out. I get so tired that I can't stand up to do a batch of dishes or make dinner for my children (they are teenagers thankfully) I'm a writer and there are days when I can't even do that. I have a lot of responsibilities as I'm a stay at home mom, but it's really hard to keep up with those responsibilities because of the fatigue that the Fibro causes. And don't get me started on the pain!!!

Many people with Fibro also have Chronic fatigue Syndrome. I have been diagnosed with both. I find the fatigue more crippling than the pain from Fibro. It's hard to explain to people how you just can't lift that book or pick up your feet, or feel almost like having the flu on top of it.

I have had bouts of extreme fatigue. It is very disappointing to me because I wish I was active again. On other days I am able to do things but I have to pace myself. Talk with you doc about this symptom.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you positive energy.

Gentle hugs.

Sorry to hear about your pain and fatigue and your mom. Praying for you both.

When my fibro first started (and still sometimes now) I was severely fatigued. My feet hurt so bad that I had to amble around the bed, holding on, just to get moving. Same if I was on the couch, I had to hold on to things or risk falling. Stress will trigger a flare in a heartbeat and it sounds like you have your share of that right now.

My advise is to talk to your doc and rest as much as you can. I have found that mornings are horrible and after a bit I can ususally muster up some energy to get on with the day and then comes an afternoon of exhaustion.

It's absolutely what fibro feels like...that's why it's so difficult to live with. You just are so weak from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. And it's pain like your body feels when you have the flu and your body is achy. On top of that, you have no energy or will to put one foot in front of another let alone make dinner and do the dishes after working. It's very debilitating because no matter how much you know you need to get up and get moving, you just can't, sometimes. Mornings are worse for me as well but, I still notice the lack of stamina. I've also realized that on days I feel better, I tend to overdue it trying to make up for the days I can't, only to really pay for it the next day.

I noticed that when my pain decreases, the fatigue decreases too. When the brain is overwhelmed with too many pain signals, it just couldn't handle much else and so gets fatigued. Try managing your pain, see if it makes any difference.

Fibro is exhausting. Add to that the stress of a very sick mom, and it's all too exhausting. Stage 4 doesn't sound hopeful, is it? Caring for yourself when you want to help your mom, is a tough call. I am s o sorry. Have you seen a sleep specialist? using a cpap machine can really help for good sleep.

Life is sometimes so hard....grief, it causes fatigue, too. I lost my son, and it's hard to get up and out somedays. Hoping you'll find relief, keep writing here. We care.

Can't do more than echo above good wishes. The fatigue will sneak up on me and then? ....

THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL OF YOU!!!! It means so much to hear people share the same problems and care about you. All feedback and comments were helpful and I appreciate you all so much.
I hate to talk to friends and family about all of my symptoms and problems because I'm tired of me so I know they must be!!!
I honestly never knew Fibro could be so bad and with the Addison's it's just an added complication.
I also thank you all for the concern for my Mom!! I feel lonely these days.

We all feel alone in our daily lives because unless you have it, you have no idea what it's like. You assume we are just exaggerating and being wimps when it comes to handling the pain. And that's the other misconception, that it's just pain we are dealing with. It's so much more than that. It still amazes me how many things are affected and how many different symptoms we suffer with. People think, how could anyone have all these varying problems? All human beings should have to feel our worse day for just a day so they can learn to empathize and have compassion. But, everyone here knows exactly what each other feels and this is the one place we are NEVER alone. We will never tire of hearing your struggles because they are OUR struggles too!!! And I also am keeping your mom in my thoughts and send hugs and well wishes to you both!