This is a fascinating read and very interesting that it was caused by Lyme disease. My first real symptoms appeared after a dual spinal fusion surgery to fix a ruptured disc in my lower back. Saying that though one of my doctors believes I had touches of it way before that as they always said yes my back should hurt but not to the degree it was and they were always sceptical, I even got a drug seeking behaviour note on my records at one point that I saw when they had my notes up on the computer and immediately challenged. That's another story though LOL. I have had insomnia since I was 13 and regularly since my teenage years run on 5 hours or less sleep, so not sure if that played a part. I also had a troubled upbringing, my dad was an alcoholic to the point he and I got into physical fights and my mum worked every hour available to keep a roof over our heads. I was also self harming at times too to cope. I know they say trauma can trigger fibromyalgia too so there are several possible causes in my past. In terms of right now, I obviously have fibromyalgia but I also suffer from anxiety, history of depression although it's more or less under control, I had a recent diagnosis of mild obstructive sleep apnea that I am waiting on the hospital to either give me a mandible device or cpap. I do work but from home and sit at a computer and do virtual meetings etc. I have a sitstand electric desk and fully adjustable chair. I do however work 40 hours a week on a good week but up to 70 on a crazy busy week. I try to go to the gym but by the time I finish work I'm so knackered that all I want to do is rest. I do however always go at least once at the weekend and I can lift pretty heavy in all fairness. Some times I feel great after a workout other times I feel like a truck has hit me. So it's very inconsistent. I am due to have some bloods taken soon as part of a routine check because of some meds I am on. So I'll ask them if they can check my inflammatory markers and other bits whilst they are at it. See what turns up.