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I think fatigue is my worst symptom. It comes and goes so is worse at some times than at other times. Right now is one of those bad times. I don't know what causes it to get worse, I just know when its been day after day and I'm so exhausted I can barely concentrate. Does anyone have any great suggestions on dealing with fatigue? I have take Provigil in the past, didn't really seem to help much. I still have my Rx, I could start taking them again, but I would rather not if there are other things I could be doing. Anyone?
Posted on 09/05/07, 03:09 pm |
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God Bless All of You! I truly feel your pain with the fatigue. That has been my biggest struggle also. It seems like this stupid disease effects so many of us that used to be real energetic type A personality. I first tried Amantadine but had a bad reaction. Provigil is my drug of choice and it really kept me working but...my insurance stopped covering it and I'm now out on disability for a few months. My doctor just put me on Adderall which is what they use for ADHD patients. I've only been on it for 2 weeks but I'm starting to notice some energy coming back. As far as exercise...it is so very hard and I'm now seeing a physical therapist and he is going to set up a plan to see how I do. Good Luck and God Bless All! You are not alone (though that is of little comfort).
Carol 
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Is Adderall for fatigue or used for ADHA people only?? Like how did you know you needed it? I thought it was for concentration? I have a hard time concentrating and focusing on things. My mind wonders...its not a good thing. So I wonder if it would work for me????
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debi,
My doctor suggested the Adderall since I can't get the Provigil anymore. I am hoping it will help with concentration as well. I always thought I might be ADHD because I used to be SO hyper and they have mentioned it more than once in my counseling sessions. I was surprised my doctor suggested it. I'll keep you posted if my symptoms improve. Good luck!
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Just a quick fix to my post. I put Alpha Lipoic Acid with L-Arginine, it is supposed to be L-Carnitine. Sorry, I was tired from the Solu-medrol. God Speed. Danielle
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Thank you all so much for your suggestions. The posts about diet really got me thinking. I have been on a high protein, low carb, high fiber diet for about 9 months, along with a lot of herbs and vitamins. I recently have quit the diet and stopped taking the pills - maybe that is my problem!!! I will start back up this week. It was a weight-loss program for me, never intended to help me with my MS, but maybe that was just a great side-effect. The possibility is enough to get me motivated to go back on it though. Thanks again!
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