I didn't know that more than one auto immune issue had its own name, but as far as your fatigue just go with it. You need to prioritize what you actually need to do and if you cannot do anything else than don't do it. I learned a long time ago not to commit to anything because I never know how I will feel. You need the freedom to rest when you need to and unless they come up with a miracle medicine you just need to work with it. Don't try and fight against it. You will only wear yourself out more.

I agree with Janetwhite 35 .
someone in my family has sjogren's and and hashimoto. some other problems too. So , Yes you are not the only one with the feeling that they have to push. She always says to me Why can't i do what other people to? I said because you aren't like other people. It's hard to deal in our society with feeling fatigued and knowing when to slow to for your health. Everyone makes you feel like you are lazy. Know your own body. If you are really tired stop and rest. you will realize in the end if it's you just being tired or feeling a bit lazy. .Most of the time you'll be just tired. resting I found helps you accomplish more. When you are rested you can think better and do things easier , which makes live go more smoothly. Good Luck..

YOU ARE NOT LAZY. Once you realize that and adjust your life style to fit your needs (not what you think other people expect of you) you'll start feeling better too. :).

Gurl, I have FIVE auto immune diseases. FIVE!

I was a typical type-a over-achiever. I worked out at the gym EVERY day (except sunday), I had a career, a family, and various extra hobbies. I was never still. Ever.

I fought to the bitter end to keep up the pace, but my body just collapsed. Literally.

My very smart Rheumy finally put it to me this way when I lamented, "I've always been like a wild pony. I've never been still...I'm always learning or doing something new. This can't be happening." She replied, "That's too bad because wild ponies don't live very long with even one of your conditions."

So, I had to look at my health not only as a priority but as a "project". I make lists of things I have to do...things I want to do...and things I'd like to do someday. But, I never put more than 3 of each on my list. If I accomplish one of the "have to do" I count it as a victory for each and every one. The rest are just bonuses. But, it rarely happens that I get past no 2 on the list (one of which is a nap). I don't count that as a defeat, but a victory. I'm breathing...I'm not in the hospital...I'm not crying in pain....then it's a good day.

It's my new normal.