I had a number of doctors telling me I should get a therapy dog. "A DOG!!" I'd scream at them. "What part of this fatigue do you NOT understand??? If I cant walk or potty myself, how in the world do you expect me to walk N potty a dog!!!!" So, after a year of them constantly suggesting a DOG - I -during a flare when one can do nothing put gaze at life as it passes you. So, I was scrolling down Petfinders when Lo and Behold I SAW him! A gold freckled nose cocker spaniel. I used to describe the fatigue as either being weighed down with 1000lbs on all limbs or as if I were trying to walk thru a thick massive wall. Well, I now walk 1 1/2 hr at 6am, 30mins at 10am, 30 mins at 2pm, 1 1/2 hrs at 6pm, and 30 mins at 10pm. In the beginning the poor mutt dragged me all over the place. Had to pull my feet to move or walk. I now am the Alpha dog and he heels beautifully at my side as we track through the woods in search of rabbits! I no longer have the heavy weightedness in my legs or arms, breathing is better, ...all is better-hugely better and I can hardly believe it. I am in the middle of my usual 8 week flare-up and I am not suffering near as terribly as I used to. Still have to drag myself up and out ...but once I get going all symptoms seem to improve. Its a miracle for me and he keeps me company on my fatigue moments. Gotta love those DOCS!