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Realmseer, I have had CFS since 91 and fibro for about 10 years. I know exactly what you are talking about. It is unlike any kind of sleepiness you have ever experienced except for before surgery. I have this all the time and it doesn't matter what medications I am taking. I have had this going on for almost 2 years now. I have fallen asleep talking to someone on the phone, sitting at the computer, standing up, in the shower, and the scariest thing is while driving. I have also started to experience dizziness. And I had a Dr. appt a few weeks ago and started down the road, the sleepiness was so bad and then the dizziness started. I have never been so scared in my life. I turned around and came home and I wasn't sure I could make it. I have fought sleep so many times driving it isn't funny. But I have been able to fight thru it. But, there are times when you just can't. Your body wants to sleep and it is going to sleep. It is very frustrating. I have mentioned this to all my docs and they never even comment on it. So, I guess this is just something that goes with the territory. I just won't drive anymore if I am feeling this way. I will cancel an appt. or whatever. That last time scared the crap out of me and I won't ever go through that again. So, yes it is just part of CFS. I guess not everyone experiences it. I am glad for the ones who don't. It isn't a fun part of it at all. I cannot work anymore so I don't know how that would be but I do know I would get fired for sure. I lost my job about 4 years ago because I had 4 surgeries in 2 1/2 years. I don't know how you are working but you have my admiration for doing so. I am on my 3rd appeal for disability. Pam |
