It may take you awhile to get your head around it. It took me over a year to even address it. I was diagnosed 3 years ago, and I remember signing up here and then disappearing for over a year when I read one too many embittered notes.
Some people make diet changes, which they say help (dairy, gluten. . .), some take supplements of vitD (I do) or magnesium. But I don't think there is some magical formula.
I let/make myself nap a couple of times a day if I can. A good, LOW-impact exercise routine is important (I learned some basic yoga on Youtube) which includes stretching. I also have a fantastic husband & also son who give me massages! If you can afford it, acupuncture is supposed to work well.
Good luck, & try to be positive when u can!

In 2007 when I was dx I was sleeping sometimes 2-3 hours a day, then all night as well. Often in my runners as my feet felt so awful.

Now I don't sleep at all during the day but sometimes will rest either in an easy chair or on the bed. (Rest doesn't have to mean sleep.)

Also, I lost weight, and began walking every day , have a lower leg massage once a month, have just began aqua aerobics , take Vit D and Q10 enzyme. I don't know what works - or which helped me but I am so much better than I was in the beginning.

So, everything Anne said, but the positive attitude is so important.

And , you must be proactive. It is no good just thinking your life will change....... if you don't.

Look for some inspirational saying which will give you strength.

Mine was ' If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it.'

It may get better and it may not. I have noticed a lot of people saying that they have constant fatigue. Mine waxes and wanes along with my other symptoms. It is a good idea to try to make some lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) and to see if there are any supplements or meds that work for you but it also may get better on it's own. Just curious, have you been in an active flare since October or have you had any time where you actively felt "better" than when you were diagnosed?

I had a flare in March of 2011 and started going to doctor in 2001. I had issue with bathroom functions and vit D was 14. stop seeing doctor b/c she was never in office. thought i pulled a muscle and although i do have herniated disk, i also have 2 lesions on the brain and very large one on my spine. double whammy(lol). maybe after back and neck surgery i'll feel better... BTW signed up for yoga

I honestly doubt that your fatigue problem will get better, as well as the pain that you are experiencing. Since addiction is not an option for you, I'm afraid that you are stuck working with solutions such as diet, vitamin/supplements, and prayer.

As for the pain, I use to lay in my bed crying with the pain. I did this for a few weeks, until my neuro told me to see a pain management specialist. I went to one, and they started me on pills, non-narcotic first to see if I could get any relief. Unfortunately for me, my pain level was so high, that the meds did not work and I had to move into the narcotic category. I am now physically dependent upon my narcotic pain relievers, but I'm in such a happy place with life and wouldn't be without those medications. Seeing a pain management specialist has improved my life by at least 90%. I look at taking my pain medication the same as a diabetic looks at taking insulin - something the body needs to perform.

Pain comes to all, suffering is optional...

You're right, had to give in.. taking med for migraines and my legs. Pain so bad at times i can't sit stand or lay down. im scared because addiction runs in my family. im still working 46hrs a wk and its just taking a toll on me phyically and mentally.

Im glad you are taking some meds now & hope they are helping with the pan. It is very hard to get the level right esp when working so many hours too.
I agree that if you can do yoga/relaxation meditation or stretching then any of them will help. If you can go to a gym or pool for exercise. You can do a lot of exercise gently in a swimming pool.

I was dx Sept 2012...i was never a pill person..but i was prescrd betaseron, carbotrol for spams and lyrica for pain...I can say I feel so much better now..it took about 2 months of a lot of pain but better...so listen to your Drs. Wish you a lot of luck!!