I think most of us here can sympathize with you. I hope you feel better!

i've had days and weeks like that. i was dizzy and fainted a few times last fall. sometimes the sudden change in barometric pressure will do that to me.
i pray you get through this day and can get home and rest!!! can someone drive you?

Thanks for confirming I'm not crazy... everyone else thinks I am or that I'm just exaggerating. No, I have no one to come get me... I'm dreading the 1 1/2 hour ride home. Thanks for your support!

Try advanced ambrotose, It literally helped me get back on my feet. Been on it for 10 years and notice a hugs difference when not on it. It's all natural and can get it on ebay for good price. It seems pricey but it lasts 2 to 4 months. Any questions, ask me. Denise

So sorry your having one of those kinda spells. It sucks. Been there and I sympathize with you. It's frustating to have an uncooperative body.

My fatigue reached the point that I was falling asleep standing up. AFter several months of falling asleep with food in my mouth, spilling coffee and oatmeal in my lap, etc, I fell and tore the meniscus in my knee and had to have arthroscopic surgery.My pain doc said it might be Narcolepsy. Or, at least, that's what he has to call it so the insurance will approve a prescription of Nuvigil. They won't approve it for CFS. Nuvigil is great stuff - worked like a miracle from the firt day! In fact, at first a full dose was too much - I was like someone on speed! Talking my head off, hopping up and down to go do this or that. Euphoric! Felt wonderful. For 48 hours. I couldn't sleep. Half a dose is just right for me. There's a similar, older drug called Provigil, but I understand it has more side effects. As far as I can tell, there are no side effects beyond the insomnia I've described. Huh! Like I didn't have that already! It is a stimulant, after all. Wish it would depress my appetite a little more!I just can't say enough good things about it. I've been on it about a month now - intend to stay on it!

Virgila is right about the Nuvigil. My insurance paid without any problems and I'm only diagnosed with fibro. I take 1/2 tab and it keeps me awake and functioning. I was going to sleep pretty much anytime I sat down, especially in the afternoon. If I wasn't dozing off, I was too tired to think, much less get up and do anything most of the time. I have a lot of sleep issues and it does keep me awake late, but it is so worth it to actually get to do things I want to do, like cook dinner! And it really helps with focus when I'm working on a project. I do have more pain than usual the next day, but at 60, I guess that can be expected. From what I've read, it isn't addictive. As for the dizziness/fogginess, you aren't alone.

I hope you feel better soon. I had my first bout with that on Sunday and now my muscles are all jerky and palsy like.

Obviously you have FM since you are here on the board. Has your Dr. discussed if you also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many of us have been dx with both. I personally suffer from both.

If you are having problems dealing with work have you asked for any accommodations at your job. I asked for some accommodations at work and it has really helped. Check out this web site for work ideas.

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/

This web site helped me to make it through my day at work.

I'm so sorry that you are sooo very fatigued. I go throught the same battle every day. Some days I can't do things like wash my hair because I'm just too tired. Just try to pace yourself if you can, drink coffee if it helps!!

KellieJB..I, too, experience the palsy-like jerking in my muscles. Not sure what that is but it comes and goes. P.S.-I love PeeWee Herman... :)

I sure feel for you! I am on disability (thankfully). I would love to work part-time, but no way could I do that. When I'm in a flare, i.e.. right now, I'm so tired no matter if I sleep all day and night. It's just terrible!!! It's harder to deal with then the pain. It's part of this awful disease, and it's especially hard for those like yourself who have to work. Do you have disability insurance where you work?

I know exactly how you feel. I am so sorry that you must work. I had to stop working when I was diagnosed with CML Leukemia along with my fibro. It is so hard! I wish that I had an answer for you and for me.I do appreciate your honesty and sharing. It helps to know someone else truly understands. Most days I am able to get out of bed only a few hours. My children are grown so that is a huge blessing. I do try to spend some time with my husband each evening but of course he and my children/grandchildren and my friends don't really get it. I would love any suggestions on dealing with the fatigue. I used to be a fun grandma. My thyroid is fine.

Hey, Pink...

One of my worst fibro symptom is the fatigue.....I recently started using D-ribose and it really helps me with that bone-crushing kind of tiredness....I use it in the morning only, to avoid insomnia....

Good luck, and HUGS from down south :)

ijust am amazed you do so much. i was working with fm for a few years and couldn't wait to get home to bed. i kept a photo of my bed at my desk and truly desired it more than anything in life.

so sorry you're exhausted. wish you could get a real break. like not commuting! or a 4 day workweek.

I have ALOT of fatigue too.. I can't remember where I read it at, but they are connecting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Fibro... even on a better day, I am still very tired. It's just a terrible feeling to feel this way constantly. Hope you have a better day tomorrow!! God Bless You! Lori