A month ago I was a person who spent 12 hours a day outdoors, building artsy fun things, gardening, hiking, kayaking, etc.  I have spent the last week lying in bed or on the couch with only enough energy to do basic stuff (clean the kitchen maybe) for an hour inthe morning and maybe another hour in the evening if I really need to get something done. I have had a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, lots of tests, probably more to come.  Is this intense fatigue something I should expect for the rest of my life- will it get better fror periods of time?- is that other part of my life over?- if I use my right arm it hurts- should I use it anyway or let it rest?  My doctor gave me pamphlets, but they are so general I can't get my head around this.  I live with my husband at the end of a gravel road out in the forest, and have few neighbors under the age of 60. I am 61. 

I just finished feeding the dog, but that wiped me out.

OK- I have a library card and I know how to use it- but I don't know where to begin.