I had the fatigue all through high school. I loved going to school, but I couldn't go allot of the time because I was so tired. I required 13 hours of sleep a day and still never felt refreshed. I didn't have the pain back then like I have it now. My book bag would cause me allot of back pain, but at the time I thought that was normal, but I complained so much that my mom called the school and told them they wee making me bring way to many books home in my book bag. My mom even wieghed my book bag with my homework in it and it weighed half as much as I did.

I feel so sad to think of you being so young and having to deal with this. I'm 27 and I have been dealing with severe flares for a little over two years now. I used to get flares, but they would pass quickly when I was 18 and 19. I just thought it was normal to feel that way sometimes, but then it got bad and I could no longer ignore it.

I really hope that you find a doctor that get you something for the pain to help you through school.

Also taking hot baths is great for your muscles!! Try taking one before bed, or when you get up (if you can get yourself up early enough) and then another one when you get home from school to work out all the kinks from sitting in those hard chairs all day. Good luck hun!

If something like that could be done it would be the best of both worlds. Social interaction and connections with your friends but maybe par home school so you can rest and deal with your symptoms better.

I know school is going to be hard for you. I can certainly understand wanting to be with your friends!! It seems the school could make some accomodations for you. I know they must make accomodations for those with other disabilities or learning problems. I would be cool if a cot or something could be set up in your classes so you could lie down while taking notes and listening. Maybe I'm just dreaming, but I'm trying to think of what I do that helps me get things done....like reading, writing, etc. I can get more done if I'm laying down. I love to read...but using your brain can tire you just as much as physical activity. (I read somewhere that your brain uses more energy than your muscles do. Can't remember where I heard that...blame it on fibro fog!! ) Do you have a laptop to type notes on in class? I can't use a pen very long, but I can type a lot longer. It would also be nice if one "free" period could be worked into your day to let you lay down somewhere (nurses room?) to rest for a bit before going to the next class. I wish I was more help!!! Just trying to think of anything!!