Hello Gemini Amy,

Make sure you are NOT deficient in iron, magnesium or iodine (needed for thyroid -> increases metabolism = increase Energy).

B complex vitamins
Co Enzyme Q10
Coffee

Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng)

Medication options ie Provigil

Thank you!

After trying the 'common' MS medications with no success in adding energy my Neurologist prescribed me Ritalin. This medication is often used with children, adolescents & adults with ADD, attention deficit disorder. It's now being used 'off label' to increase energy in MS. To stop my body from losing its effectiveness after each month I take a 4-5 day break from taking Ritalin.
Along with the Ritalin each day I also take Co Enzyme Q10. During my monthly break from Ritalin I continue taking Co Enzyme Q10.

Acupuncture,,,,,,,,,,,,,big help 10 yrs

Melanie

The suppliment L- Carnitine worked for me when I was having major fatigue issues and did not want to take the typical prescribed drugs. Unfortunately I do not remember the dosage I was taking.

Good luck!

Q10 enzyme works for me , also Vitamin D

mindless ... how often do you get acupuncture?

(ChrissyH- you mean mjideas, right?)

Anne - yes, that is who I meant. I hate auto-correct

I didn't realize my adrenals were tapped out until a doctor tested for that. I'm not on medication to boost my cortisol levels since I was at the bottom of the barrel. I believe that my health is finally being taken seriously since I found my naturopath. My thyroid levels were low to but the regular TSH testing doesn't show that. Most doctors will test and just tell us we're fine. Well, unless they do a T3 or T4 and a T3 reverse, they really have no idea.

My gluten free diet with veggies and daily supplements help too. Turmeric is supposed to help with absorption of supplements too.

Google MitoQ, its the next step up from COQ10 fhere are people with M.S. that say it help them.
I tried it not for long enough so I've been told, i did feel abit more energy.

High potency Vitamin B12...usually about 3 of them will help keep me moving for the day. I take no other medication than Vitamins.

I totally feel your pain. I feel like there must be a slow carbon monoxide leak in my home. The energy is sucked out of me worse than ever. Summer & the humidity pulls the energy out. I was trying to save $$ on the electric & raised the thermostat. I have lowered it back to 68 & am having a little bit more energy. My neurologist used to RX provigil when I was working but I stopped it a few years ago. Surely there are new meds out there to help. Talk to your neuro & see if they can help out with meds or physical therapy to get you back on track. I know there are people on here that don't take meds but I am a strong believer that if it can improve your quality of life you need to give it a chance. Fix it now before it gets worse.

And stop buying things over the Internet. Not all vitamins & supplements are FDA regulated. My stylist is bipolar & wanted to switch to a natural lithium. Had her blood tested after a few months on the natural lithium & had NO traces of lithium in her blood. The change in her was dramatic & apparent. She is a classic bipolar case & at first was on the high but then crashed. It was very sad. She got back on lithium & is back to maintaining. Part of the disease is feeling so good that she will think the lithium is unnecessary. That's my cautionary tale about the dangers of buying supplements. FYI- She was buying from a local reputable business in our small town. Talk to your neuro. Get help. You shouldn't have to live a low energy life.