That is exactly what I do too. I just shower and wrap myself up and dry naturally, then deal with the mess in the morning haha.
I thought I was alone until I found this thread. I have the same problem with showers. I can't stand in the shower anymore. I make some slack in the curtain and sit on the side of the tub, keeping my head down to wash my hair. Washing my hair is the worst. It takes me forever to shower, it saps my energy. I have begun taking baths and putting my head under the faucet to wash my long, thick hair. It doesn't get as clean, but I can't help it. It's better than nothing. I too must rest. I have a stool in my bathroom in front of a little makeup mirror to do my hair and makeup. There is no way I could stand to do that. Lately I can only stand to do this a couple of times a week. :( I try not to be too hard on myself. Luckily I don't work anymore or I would be in trouble. Everything is just so hard, too hard. Even brushing my teeth is hard.
We know, Kd, we really do, have to rest before/during/after! Ha! My grandson told us we were starting to smell like old people! That got everyone in the water with the soap and washcloth going! HA!
Now listen SK...how would your grandson KNOW what old people smelled/smelt like.....unless? haha
Kidding aside...I'm getting a tad paranoid that I might be emitting an unwanted aroma unless I do the old-fashion sink & facecloth between the 'dreaded' showers. Dreaded only b/c of the weakness/dizzyness. etc...whilst in the shower.... and now even sitting on my shower chair & using the extendable water pic.
Kd..I have resorted to washing my hair in the kitchen sink-something I thought I'd never do but at least I don't get dizzy there. I recently got the theory that the reason I was having troubles in the shower was b/c perhaps I was feeling claustrophobic so couple weeks ago, I changed my dark blue shower curtain for a white one....NOPE...no difference.
As for putting on makeup...can't do that anymore b/c my eyes are now affected by the FM and ANY makeup causes my eyes to ooze gunky stuff (yuk) OR get so dry they drive me nutso. Seems it was only a couple years ago that I wouldn't go anywhere without my eyeliner & mascara...now my face is in the nude except for lipstick & small amount of blush powder.
Yeah..even brushing my teeth got to be too much exercise so now it's an electric toothbrush for me.
Am not crazy about the sacrifices this FM is causing me and all the rest of us FM sufferers.
We will prevail though..of that I am certain.
I HATE the standing part of the shower and thats the whole part of the shower. . .Its so long a process and you are right the after-shower primping is very annoying. I have adapted to the routine of getting out of the shower, going to my bed and sitting down to dry off and apply lotion. . .then I slide into my pjs which are right there on the bed and off to bed I go.
ABSOLUTELY!!! Depending on my activities for the day, it will depend on what I will do. This gets a little weird so keep up with me. LOL
Some days I am too tired to shower but I need to shave my legs, I have found a waterless shave gel for men that works great and I can shave my legs and underarms in about 5 minutes. Easy peasy done! Here is the link to the product on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OZZH18/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 .
If I haven't been active and been in a flare, I will do the minimal. Face, underarms, around the chest and the undercarriage. LOL I know of women who when its really bad, will use baby wipes for this purpose. They swear by them. Another possible undercarriage product, which has come back out on the market thanks to Always feminine products, a very useful feminine wipe. I found a store brand that is cheaper, but it was placed next to brand named product. It was a new rediscovery only last week so I don't know how long they have been back.
Some days I even get even more minimal. I will use rubbing alcohol and a tissue to wipe down my face and other places and just go back to bed. I am lucky I brush my teeth on those days...I barely eat as well.
Now don't get me wrong, these are only examples of the worst of the worst. If I feel up to it, I will shower or bathe about every other day or two. I will do it sometime during the day...since I don't work I can do it first thing in the AM or later in the afternoon just before a nap or sometime before I go to bed to relax.
If my legs feel rather tired, I get my epsom salts and take a bath instead. I use regular unscented epsom salts, but on days when I want to pamper myself a little with the salts, I use lavender scented salts. You can find epsom salts at your local pharmacy in the skin care area. I then also wash my hair using a large McDonald's drink cup to pour water over my head to wash my hair. If I do take a bath, I use a combination bodywash/exfoliator from Victoria's Secret from their Pink collection that I just found and LOVE. That way I can get all the icky dry skin cells off and feel squeaky clean!
Now, if I have an important thing to go to, like say a wedding, I give myself plenty of time to take the shower or bath as well as do my hair and make up. I do it in stages. That way I don't exhaust myself getting ready before I even get out of the house!
I know my methods sound a little nutty, but it works for me.
Showering isn't the hard part for me yet. It's the afternoons. The fatigue I feel by about 1 pm is crushing. But then I get guilty over all I haven't done and can't sleep. Or else I have a doctor's appointment, and I get super stressed about getting there. And even though I'm still awake, I feel like I'm only half here mentally. And physically I'm spent I'm sooo tired of this but don't know how to cope with it.
Petunia, you work kinda early right? & everyday ? Iām spent not even working , Iām amazed ! I know you really enjoy your work, are you do for a vacation soon ?
I hope you have a quiet relaxing afternoon !
Hugs & blessings
Aww bless you Petunia. Are you still working mornings to afternoons five days a week? If so Iām really not surprised. I have to have a Wednesday lie in if I can because just getting up early five days in a row and being functional is not an option for me. Iām pretty sure your body couldnāt handle it either. You really shouldnāt feel guilty when you push yourself so hard. Be kind to yourself Petunia. You really are an inspiration to the rest of us. More sleep and more chocolate please. Jo joās orders lol
Dee, Hi! Congratulations on becoming a moderator! I think you'll be a darned good one. Very compassionate and always sweet and helpful.
Yeah, I get up at 8 AM, get to work by 9 and am done by 12. The fibro is starting to catch up with it though, so I know what you mean. I just pray I hold out until I get disability, although I was told it's much harder to get it when you work. Duh, what are you supposed to live off of? House dust?
I'm taking a vacation in December. DRIVING down to Florida with my sister.
Thank you very much Dee. I did. I hope you did too!
Hugs and happiness,
Petunia
I found this cartoon! Totally expresses what we have been talking about here! :-)
Oh yes....this is PERFECT for us FM folks. Even made me smile when I thought I'd lost even a hope of a smile today.
Am so glad you posted this.
Blessings to you,
Geranium
You are very welcome Geranium! Anytime! :-)
Thanks for that ... You made me LOL!! and it's barely 8:00 a.m. ! Good one!!
Maybe we could add a few more of them ( what do you call a male harem?) surrounding us with those big feathers... very slowing fanning us.. with warm air.. feeding us grapes and gently massaging our aches away...
ok.. better stop now..keep it G rated!! '
Wishing you a GOOD Day!
Shelly
I feel like this all the time. Canāt be bothered to have a shower but I have to admit once I have worked myself to having one I feel so much better. But all I want to do is sleep canāt keep my eyes open. I also have a 3 year old boy I have to keep entertained and it kills me but I have to keep going if it wasnāt for my son I would never get out of bed 
x x
Where are you Lesaly? I miss you, girl!
I hate getting in the shower too! In fact sometimes I just don't, your right it's the effort it takes. Somedays I don't even get dressed. Just don't let yourself do this to much, it's too easy to give up and stay in bed everyday. I fight it constantly and too much inactivity makes the pain worse. Regular excercise does help. It shouldn't be too stenuous though, try gentle stretching at first. Good luck :)
Hi there,yes i am exactly the same,it takes me a least three days to get ready say for shopping etc,i the day before,shower wash hair,and i get my clothes out to,so the day i do get out ive only my hair and makeup to sort out.The days after i just sit around in my pjs,and dont shower for a couple to a few days,i baby wipe all over to freshen up.its the only way for me,and i dont get as fatigued by doing this method.
If it works dont change it is my motto,and pacing activities helps me ,so you are not alone.
Warm hugs Kathy x
Heck! I'll be in that SK!! What a wonderful idea! Now where can we find him?
Yes I'm also one who struggles with the showering and all the garb that goes along with it. I think I use most of the small amount of energy I have doing so. Then all I want to do is go back to bed!
Where are you Sven????
Glad to hear I am not alone. I shower every other day. Brushing my teeth any more is a painful experience. My right arm just hurts from it, especially my elbow. I don't have much hair on my head, but keeping my beard trimmed and shaved up sucks to. I just hate shaving, glad I don''t have to shave my pits and legs. LOL