Kim you have just described my life. I ration my energy. I took yesterday completely off. NO sewing , cleaning, other than dishes. spent most of the day on this board. (evil thing) lol
I also have CFS which makes it worse because while exercise helps fibromyalgia it makes CFS worse.
And I am with you everyone says but you look fine. I just want to answer And you look smart but I never have.
I know when I have pushed myself too far. I lose my voice, my lymph glands in my neck swell and I get a sore throat. Then I know I am out for the count for about a week.
Also the meds they advertise like Lyrica . The side effects were awful. As was the cymbalta.
You need to just learn what your limits are. Don't push yourself past them.