Energy Level

As we all know, CFS and FMS both cause marked reductions in activity levels.  I thought I'd try my hand at a Poll Question, just to get an idea of what peoples' energy levels around here are like.

Some of you will be hit sporadically, others experience energy fluctuations as more of a constant.  For the purposes of this question, for the sporadic ones, use how you feel MOST of the time, but of course, feel free to detail how bad your symptoms get during the bad times as well.

I've tried to give a range of choices here, but as always, there will be people who "don't fit".  By all means, detail your experiences here and tell me what I missed.

So...what is your normal energy level?

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4%

 (1) 

Completely bed-ridden all/most of the time

0%

 (0) 

Housebound - getting out is impossible without help

23%

 (5) 

Mostly housebound, but I can get for critical appointments

33%

 (7) 

Able to work part-time and/or get out a few times a week

9%

 (2) 

Able to work full-time, but collapse on weekends

14%

 (3) 

Able to work full-time with a lot of sick days

14%

 (3) 

Able to get out at will, I just have to push myself a lot

0%

 (0) 

Energy is not a noticeable symptom for me

21 Members voted

[RobinHood70]

D'oh!  Third one down should read "get out", of course.

[VaBreeze]

Hi there...great Poll.  I work part-time and go out then, otherwise I pretty much stay at home.  Due to both FMS and RSD I can only walk a bit, then must sit and prop my leg up to relieve the pain.

[SIMMY20]

hi,i don,t work any more, i allways go out on a saterday afternoon, the rest of the time my pain levels dictate when i can go out and when not to, and that changes by the hour , minutes on a bad day, lol take care

[kiddthekatt]

I go out when I really feel like I can walk a little.  I usually have to force myself to get up and put my t-shoes on and get out of the house. I don't go any where without my cane, it's become my new best friend.

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[tjoan910canadian]

I have to push myself but my energy level is great compared to some people....this past year it has depleted a whole lot......I am 55 yrs. old......and because of the muscle loss I am not able to garden, lift and take walks like I did previously......

[lvfrogs]

I basically wake up in the morning and a full night of sleep (or not) and could go right back to bed for the day. I could sleep on and off all day.  I make myself get up, go to work (part time) and cook, clean, etc. Whatever needs to be done, I make myself do it; however, I am exhausted and often short of breath.

[patsy10]

I'm in the majority but the truth is, I really should not be working.  I have to work but am really not well enough.  This is probably what has kept me from recovering.  The stress and lack of sleep are awful.