Take something for the energy. I've found that drinking coconut water and green smoothies help. Drink lots of water or green tea. Staying active during the day and exercising often (swimming) can increase energy gradually. Coffee and sweets seem to help, just need to be careful with managing crashes. Fruit is good fiber too. Herbal supplements for energy, brain health/memory, immune support. try rigorous sleeping plan of going to bed early consistently for 21 days and no napping during the day. Avoid late nights. Avoid processed foods and look out for sensitivity or fatigue reaction to food eaten, such as nuts, dairy products, gluten, sweets, oily foods, etc.

I wish I had done more research in the beginning. I glanced over stuff but never really delved into it. I would have been better prepared to handle what was coming my way.

I find the fatigue harder to deal with than the pain. It is hard to pace yourself when you're having a good day but have learnt that if I push too far then I suffer the next day. I just listen to my body and when I'm tired I stop and have a rest, sometimes just taking a break helps but sometimes I do have a little nap. Have learnt to stop feeling guilty about jobs I haven't done and focus on what I have done

Are you sleeping through the night? If not that can cause prolonged fatigue during the day. Are naps possible? I agree that you have to learn to pace yourself because life with Fibro changes everything. Having supportive people to help out is a good thing. Rest when you can. I feel for myself that exercise is a huge benefit.... Tai Chi has helped. I do not do anything hard impact.... just gentle stuff that keeps me moving and fairly easy. Hope this helps. Gentle Hugs.

Hi. I share your comments Samantha. The pain, for me, is easier to manage than the fatigue. I think Serriwatts comments are correct. Its really about pacing your activities and perhaps planning what tasks you want to get done, but allocate a time limit.....and stick to it! I personally find that if I set an alarm on my phone for an activity (eg DIY jobs I set an alarm for 2-3 hours) and what isnt finished gets set aside for the next day. If I dont stick to this I find myself feeling worse than ever for several days. I don't find pacing my activities easy though, and it requires effort and self discipline. In my younger, pre-fibro, days I could do a days work and then come home and do 4-5 hours DIY or gardening. Now, I manage 3 hoyrs max of manual work.
I hope this helps you at least a little.
Very best wishes.