It is always difficult for me to fall asleep, so I'm up late then get up at 5:30-6:00 with the kids. Once Emily gets on the bus around 7:10 I suddenly feel exhausted & sluggish, even after coffee, and I instantly fall asleep for 1-2 hours.

Around where I live it's been all over the news warning those that read from an electronic device such as a Nook or Kindle, the blue light they use messes with ur brain & doesn't allow u to fall asleep at night & even if u get 8 hours of sleep u'll be sluggish in the morning.

I don't know if u read from a electronic device at night. I know that my husband cut me off of my Kindle past 9:00 PM.

I take caffeine tablets (OTC in a 200mg pill--don't exceed 1 tablet/4 hours or jittery/nonproductive). More of a boost than coffee or diet soda, cheaper, doesn't contribute to bathroom urgency. I have used low carb energy drinks, but too expensive.

I forgot to mention vitamin D, also available OTC.

I also swear by ginseng. I try to take it before the fatigue really hits hard, usually when I wake from my moring nap. I have tried lots of formats, but my favorite are the little vials of dark brown liquid. A
brand that you can get in bulk is Prince of Peace (Amazon) which makes it less expensive.
I am really wary of depending on anything, so so far (over a year taking it now) I manage on half a vial mid morning on the days I teach (I have an afternoon/evening shift). Other days, I just try to do multiple naps.

I swear by 5 hour energy drink. I have one with my vitamin D in the morning. I have a second between 10 am and noon. I gave up caffeine in soda and I have never drank coffee. I am purchasing magnesium tomorrow(Sale at Costco) to try that.

Good luck

Thank you all for advice:)

I take 5000 units of vitamin D and a weekly B12 injection. Keeps me going. My natural clock slows down at 3pm til about 5:30 so I save that time for the computer or hand sewing. My doctor told me absolutely no energy drinks and no more than 3 coffees a day. For a long lasting boost I drink 4 oz of unsweetened cranberry or pomegranate juice. I hope you find something that works for you.

I am looking on line too. Caffeine pill I took today makes my heart bit fast:(

I have recently heard a testimony about synthetic hormones and the incredible "cure" for energy. In fact, Dr. Pails wife uses them and has had segments on TV about the many benefits of synthetic hormones.

Seeing the recent segment on "The Doctors" show this week made me think that maybe this is something I could look into because I'm am so affected by low energy. My only thought is that my tiredness is MS related so would synthetic hormones really help?

I just thought I would share this info as it is on my mind fresh. I don't get relief from any prescription and I've taken them all! Who knows, it won't hurt to ask neuro???

There seems to be lots of reserch that only a naturopath tests for thyroid in a way that shows results. Every time I've head a thyroid test through a regular doctor, the results are always "your thyroid is fine." It's not been fine. I was extremely tired, feeling groggy throughout the day, before I started my extremely small dose of thyroid. I've read there are ways of ensuring healthy levels though. Kelp is said to be one. In fact, Dr. Wahls book mentions that if taking a seaweed supplement, it warrants having the thyroid checked again as it my put it back up over the top in results.

I ordered a gnc ulta mega energy metabis on line hoping this helps me!

Anyone tried this? Didn't get it yet SB this week.

This is working for me:)

I have problems with my bladder and an instant UTI when I drink coffee. I can still drink tea but I understand your problem.

I have a whole lot of fatigue. I take a generic form of Provigil. That helps.

I wouldn't drink anything with artificial sweeter in it. I am glad that you have found something that works for you. But if it contains a lot of caffeine in it, be careful re your bladder. Lot of caffeine makes my bladder spasticity worse and I have to go often. Just my two cents. So I stick with water, club soda, and tea. None of those super caffeine drinks.

Hi, GeminiAmy. I have been absent from the group for sometime and just popped in today. Saw your posts on "Tired". That is a big problem for me and I tried all kinds of prescribed drugs, but wanted to find something easier or more natural. I see you might have found something that is working but I thought I would share what worked form. I used L- Carnitine very successfully for a time. It is a supplement that can be had OTC.
I wish you well,
Jeff