I was also diagnosed back when it was called fibrositis. The fog was one of the reasons I retired from nursing when I did. I was so afraid of making an error that would hurt one of my patients.
Fortunately since I started taking Cymbalta, my flare ups seem to be shorter. I don't think they are that much milder though. This one I am in now is a doozy, not sleeping and a lot of pain. I just keep telling myself it will pass.
I think a lot of us have a tendency to overdo and not take frequent enough rest periods. I jump from one thing to another, not doing any one task for too long at one time.
Today I am hurting and feel like a zombie because I couldn't sleep last night. It will definitely be a slow day for me!!!
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