Cindykay
Active member
- Joined
- Apr 10, 2015
- Messages
- 39
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 01/2015
- Country
- US
- State
- OH
Hi all - I've been away for too long! I keep forgetting about this wonderful community. Thank you, fibrofog!
I am confused about the differences between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. 15 years ago I had an undiagnosed illness I now believe was Chronic Fatigue. 3 years of utter exhaustion and Drs. Saying they didn't know what was wrong with me. I got better, mostly due to dietary changes. Two years ago I started experiencing a lot of pain, fatigue, temperature sensitivity and brain fog, and was quickly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My pain is marginally better with the drugs and supplements I'm on, but the muscle weakness and fatigue I associate with my earlier illness is back. Is it all Fibro or do I have Fibro AND chronic fatigue? Would a diagnosis of both help my chances of receiving disability? My Rheumy says to exercise to combat the fatigue; I get that but it is soooo hard when I feel so wimpy. Any thoughts?
I am confused about the differences between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. 15 years ago I had an undiagnosed illness I now believe was Chronic Fatigue. 3 years of utter exhaustion and Drs. Saying they didn't know what was wrong with me. I got better, mostly due to dietary changes. Two years ago I started experiencing a lot of pain, fatigue, temperature sensitivity and brain fog, and was quickly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. My pain is marginally better with the drugs and supplements I'm on, but the muscle weakness and fatigue I associate with my earlier illness is back. Is it all Fibro or do I have Fibro AND chronic fatigue? Would a diagnosis of both help my chances of receiving disability? My Rheumy says to exercise to combat the fatigue; I get that but it is soooo hard when I feel so wimpy. Any thoughts?