I felt this way Friday i was falling asleep at my computer at work. When i came home i fell asleep talking to my hubby.

i have days like this now - and days when i cant sleep. That's lupus that the way it is.

Ann X

Yes, Ann is right, Lupus is the culprit. I too have days of extreme sleepiness, you just have to go with the flow and take cues from your body. It is hard (and I suffer constant guilt over it), but it is just the way it is.

Rest, eat properly (even if you don't feel like it) and try not to get in knots over it.

I understand I had one of those days today. Hang in there, its all apart of it. Just try to rest the best you can and try not to let it discourage you. Hugs and best wishes

I use to say I had a sleeping disease, then I was diagnosed with Lupus.
This week Hubby worked 48 hrs at a job he hates, to keep the insurance.
I worked 40, amazed at my accomplishment, and slept the rest. I'm exhausted.
No need for concern.

Hi...Are you close to getting your period? Sometimes that can affect and increase your symptoms. I use to get lethargic tired about a week before my period. Now, since being on prednisone, I dont get sick before my cycle. This may be going on with you.

Fatigue is common with this disease but if it continues to be really bad, have your blood work done to make sure you arent anemic or something else is going on. For me, there is a difference in being tired and lethargic. The lethargic tired is unbearable for me especially since I have a toddler.

Hope you are feeling better.
Hugs
Melissa

I am so tired too. I'm struggling so much with the guilt. I've never been one to sit down and let others do something in my life. It's so hard to watch my husband do things I normally do. How do you let this go?

Tired...the word doesn't do the feeling justice! I'm having a "beyond my ability to cope day" too! It has hit me soooooooo hard. The only good thing (if there is one) is that through all of you I realize I am not alone...now let's all go take a nap!

Thanks to all of you for your responses...I feel a little better today!!!

I get so tired every day now. hugs

I battle with Fatigue almost every day and talked to my rheumy about it yesterday. It is life altering to say the least. I feel pretty good this morning and have several plans for the day, but I am going to have to pace myself and may have to quit in the middle of what I plan to do. That is just the way Lupus is for me.

I have to agree with Melissa stating that she gets lethargic before her period. I am the same way. I am lethargic all the time though and have had my blood work checked. Lately my blood work has been all over the place, but I get so tired that I just can not function. I have a very hard time with that since I have a roommate and we have 18 animals to care for. I could sleep for days if someone would let me lol, but back to my original point, it's much much worse before my period. I just don't want to do anything at all. I look forward to my days where I don't feel like that and I want to go out and do something...=)

Stacey