Newbie Here: Fatigue & BFS?

[onetwofe]

Hi all. I am new to this forum, but it has helped me a lot already. I have a question - I was reading that fatigue can be a related symptom of BFS. For the past several years I have been going through cycles where I get really fatigued and feel over-tired for a week or so, get better for a week, and then feel fatigued again. This cycle goes up and down for a month or so and then I am fine for several months. I was wondering if anyone else has had anything like this? I have been to the doctor several times about this and there has never been any physical problems found. My doctor suspects it is stress related and I am seeing a therapist to help. Several months ago I started to experience muscle twitching and my doctor has eliminated any neuro-muscular disorders, so it looks like BFS. Maybe this is related to my bouts of fatigue?

Chris

 

[diotz2]

Welcome, Chris! I think the fatigue is pretty much par for the course with BFS. I'm sure you've looked at some of the archives, but take a look and you will read of many others who also experience bouts of fatigue.

Have you had your thyroid levels checked? I found out that I was slightly hypothyroid and after starting treatment, my fatigue pretty much disappeared. Worth looking into if you haven't already...