Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...

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DivineSilence 04/15/2010

Hi everyone,

I was just diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue, my doctor is prescribing low dose Naltrexone and I wondering if you've had any luck with it..... I am doing a course of Valtrex also.

Thanks!

deleted_user 04/15/2010

Hello,

Just wanted to say hi. I have been taking Valtrex for 2 yrs, but have no experience with the other.

I'm sure others will lend support there.

Hugs,
YDLS

WhiteDolphin 04/15/2010

I haven't taken either of those meds. I just wanted to welcome you to the group.

Leeann33 04/15/2010

I haven't taken those meds but just wanted to welcome you to this group, much info to help you and at times some laughter, which is good for us.

deleted_user 04/18/2010

Hi, I'm new also. I've known for years I was tired all the time but just got diagnosed with CFS. I have so many issues I wouldn't even know where to start so here I am. I am on zoloft and have been on other antidepressants through the years. Sorry about talking about myself and welcome.

deleted_user 04/18/2010

Welcome,
I haven't used either of those, but I hope they work for you.

deleted_user 04/18/2010

Hello and welcome!

I have been taking low-dose naltrexone and find it to help a little with mental clarity and a tiny bit more energy. But it works for a while and then loses it's effect. So I take it for 2 weeks and stop for 1, repeat. But that is just how it works for me. I have seen it being used for cancer, MS, autoimmune (including AIDS) etc. It boosts your immune system and can prevent furthur illnesses to come about. As sad as it is to think about just because we have one illness doesn't mean we can't get others. So it is a preventative as well as a direct treatment. There are no side effects with LDN except f you take it at night it can cause insomnia. I take it during the day and am reaping the same benefits.

Hope you find success!

Valtrex is dangerous so if it isn't helping I would ditch it.

DivineSilence 04/19/2010

Thank for the welcome and the comments.... I am hopeful that the Naltrexone will help...... I have yet to educate myself on CFS so am looking forward to being part of this group.

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