This is beyond scary! You need to get this resolved right away. in the meantime, could you maybe get someone else to drive the kids, maybe another mother? I have the same sleep issues, but at least I'm at home. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. It does seem like you need a new doctor. Having a good doctor, one who will really work with you, is so important. I hope you find one! Hugs

What about one of these:

http://www.sav-a-life.com/Doze_brch.htm?gclid=CJPo_5fV4I8CFSaXhgodaUWN8Q

The truck drivers that deliver to our store use them. They work very long shifts and drive dangerous roads and they all seem to rely on these.

shelli, im right there with u, i have never had the fibro fatigue up until about a month or 2 ago, but as i have thought about it, its been slowly creeping up on me. all i do is sleep when i get home from work. i have to push myself to get up and even get in the shower to get ready to go to work. i catch myself falling asleep every day on my way home from work. i roll the windows down, turn up the radio real loud or call a friend and talk while im driving home.
something else i do is if im sitting here on the computer, i fall asleep, that has never happened, thats not normal for me, it take sme 3 - 4 hours a night to fall alseep, i hate this fatigue. hate it
my rheumo gave me provogil, however i am waiting on him to call my insurance to verify to them why im on it so they will cover it, i heard from someone here that its really expensive so mayve thats y the insurance is questioning it, im calling tommorow to see whats up bcuase, hubby has to work 12 hours saturday, i can just see me ont eh couch sleeping as my kids roam all over . lol
i so need something, this is absurd, i cannot stay awake and i dontlike it.

i would find a different doc, im about to go on that hunt, i am trying to gather info that proves narcotics do help fibro pain, if i cant get thru to my rheumo and he takes me off all of my meds, other than seroquil and neurontin, im gone. wether or not the doc is on my insurance. i have to find someone that will help me.
find a new doc, hang in there. u r not alone

Shelli

Do you have a friend or neighbor or relative that can take the kids for a little while? Please seek a new doctor. When you get the new doctor request blood work be done to look at your vitamin and mineral levels and then look at anemia.

If you are not sleeping right like i'm sure we all are - try and get on a schedule - Also ask the new doctor about natural and medications that help with sleep and energy.

Do you have an electric blanket? That is what I use, I found a heating pad didn't cut it for me so I bought the blanket. I sleep pretty well most nights now.

Also talk with the doctor about MangoSteen Fruit extract. If the doctor doesn't help talk to a nutritionist and also maybe a neurologist. Good luck to you and please be careful! Cat

I have been where your at tied to driving to and from school at specific times of the day. It was really hard seemed I just would get to sleep and it was time to go again. I made it through it, now they are old enough to drive themselves. One thing I always tried to think of it as my time with them. They took turns sitting up front and I would talk to them about their day.

not getting restitive sleep, is why you are feeling so bad. try a natural product. this why I could no longer work, my job was community liaison, that means I drove all day, the last day I worked the fatiuge was so bad I parked in a walmart parking lot and locked the doord of my car and took a nap, I had was 120 miles from my home and didn't no know what else I could do..but some of the natural things they have helped me, I don't sleep well every day but I do sleep, now..

Silly as this sounds, it is probably your sleep pattern that is causing the extreme exhaustion. What happens is that even though you sleep, you never get into what is called deep sleep, or REM, and therefore, you do not really get rested when you sleep. Have you spoken to your doctor about getting something like an Ambien CR or something like that to take at night so you get into the deep sleep and stay asleep? Getting good sleep is the first step in trying to get this awful thing under control. I am a firm believer that if sleep can be controlled, and you get the RIGHT sleep, some of the other symptoms will improve. I did not say vanish, I just said, they might get better. Hope this helps. Prayes and hugs.

I found that a good Vit B complex works better than provigil...hope you get some relief soon.

I hate the fatigue. That ear device that littleone suggested might work for when you are on the road. I do think you need to find a doctor who's willing to work with you.

this is what i take for my fibro,i do take a nap in the after noon apprx 2hrs depends on what my body is telling me,ambiancr [8hrs sleep night],prozac 40mgs ,lyrica for rls,75mgs 2times a day.topamax for migraines
i hopes this helpes

Have you had your am cortisol checked? It could be adrenal insufficiency. It's what I had and it is very treatable. I became functional after but not well. I am getting well now because I was finally properly diagnosed with biotoxin illness.

Shell, as you ave read it could be so many things. Have you had blood work done recently, i have had this problem too. i found out along the way my thyroid was messed up , my iron as gone, yes gone, doctor said it was critical. he gave me a dose of i v iron ifusion , had bad reaction so he discontinued that was gonna do it 5 days in a row, but my iron cam eup alittle but if it doesnt get better then i have to get a blood transfusion he (a hemotologist) said he is finding a connection with all this and FM patiients but he doesnt really treat fm but he is a very caring and educated doctor..he is also an oncologist..they did test to see if i was anemic or had leukemia and found my
my iron very low my folic acid , b12 and thyroid all off..i am exhausted all the time..these are things you can also check into. but yes definately see a doc. now they are going to be doing test and a biopsy to see why my body is not absorbing these things....good luck hun. take care of yourself

Shell...I sent you a message about a machine my husband purchase for me for my leg pain...I found it actually releived 90 percent of my fatigue...we did not buy the machine for that purpose...but was a great 'side effect'...of useing the machine !!

Hey Shell, the only thing that works for me is Provigil. But I see that others have given you some other good alternatives. First and foremost, ifyou haven't already, make sure you're check for iron deficiency, etc.

If nothing else works, I would try to find a new doctor who will provide you with the Provigil. I find, when I don't take it, I'm feeling exactly like you. I could sleep all day long and driving is struggle indeed.

I hope that you get some relief soon. Let us know how you do with this.

You're not alone, so hang in there.... :)

Love and hugs,

Morus

Sorry to hear that..
I would tell this to your Doctor..
Plus its no wounder you even get up with all the {down pills} you take?? I have suffered years with bad concentration and was diagnose with ADD.. I have been on Adderall several years.. In one word.. Its speed to normal people.. But for me it helps big time with concentration and also helps me function for a while when I need too.. The way fibro treats me!! If I did not take it.. I don't think I could get out of bed.. Please do not think I want you to ask for speed from your Doctor.. I do understand what you said,, Or?? B-12, Royal Jelly, and other products from the health food store can give energy just as well.. Good luck!!