I am new here and haven’t been diagnosed with anything at this point. I’ve had a few people mention these types of things, and the point of frustration and helplessness, I thought I would inquire with others going through similar situations.

2 years ago I was in a very severe ATV accident; just about losing my lower leg. Since then I’ve had 3 surgeries, which were in an 18 month time-frame. Each time I was exhausted and in pain, but told it’s because of having surgeries back to back, and the nature of the surgeries -this was kinda expected. So, I tried learning to deal with things; knowing I would heal up eventually.

It’s now been 9 months since my last surgery, and I’m beside myself with the unbearable fatigue and pain. I’m currently being treated by my doctor with pain meds; Tramadol, Vicodin, Gabapentin, & Cymbalta. I’ve been on other meds and other dosing, but had to either lower the dosing, or eliminate that particular one.

Gabapentin I believed was working when I was on the 300 mg, 3 times per day, but I was like a walking zombie, so she decided to try 100 mg once daily which I’m stopping now, because it’s not helping, and I am wondering if it is making my fatigue worse?

I’ve cut back a day at work, because I can’t hardly function. The pain meds help with the pain, but don’t take it away. I’m unable to hardly keep my eyes open because the fatigue is so bad! My life has turned from being extremely active to hardly unable to live a normal life! After work, I go to bed. Weekends I sleep all day, and on the extra given day off during the week, I sleep the whole day, but never feel as if I’m refreshed!

I can’t continue living like this, and no one understands! My doctor seems to think it’s from the chronic pain making me so tired, but why do I continue to feel as if I’m spiraling? I constantly don’t feel well, and my muscles are soooo exhausted feeling! Anyone have any suggestions?

TIA
Becca