The first step is to see if there is a medical cause for your fatigue. Your doctor will probably want to review your symptoms and medical history, and give you a physical examination. Your doctor may also want to do some blood tests, but laboratory testing is not often helpful. Some of the symptoms, such as muscle aches, sleep problems, anxiety and depression, can be treated with medicine. The medicine is intended only to reduce your symptoms and allow you to be more active, not to cure the fatigue.
Most patients improve with time.
Meanwhile, there are things you can do to improve your outlook and your ability to function. 1.Keep a daily diary to identify times when you have the most energy. Plan your activities for the times you have the most energy. 2.Keep up some level of activity and exercise, within your abilities. Your doctor can help you plan an appropriate exercise program to maintain your strength at whatever level is possible.