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I AM TIRED ALL THE TIME

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deleted_user
I HOPE SOME ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO FOR BEING SO TIRED ALL THE TIME.IT TAKES ME ALL I CAN JUST TO WANT TO GET OUT OF BED SOME TIMES.I HAVE A LOT OF THINGS I NEED TO DO BUT I HAVE NO ENERGY.IS THERE ANY MEDS I CAN GET FOR THAT OR WILL I STAY TIRED THE REST OF MY LIFE?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Provigil helps some people...with the fatigue but beware in some people (me) it can cause diahrea (sp) I usually just take naps and meditate and that helps some. I also drink herbal teas that help, and another type of herbal tea to help me sleep.
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Morgaine
deleted_user
deleted_user
have you tried supplements or vitamins. One A Day just came out with a ALL DAY Vitamin. Gives me energy! Good luck
dnjnm
dnjnm
You can also ask for Amantadine (sp) allot cheaper than provigil.
TexasMS
TexasMS
As quick as it came on, I all of a sudden got energy back this week, it is so weird. New problems had started but I am not tired like usual
feisty
feisty
I've been on Provigil for about 3 or 4 years and it works great for me. I've never had any problems with my digestive tract, or any problems sleeping. In fact, I can nap if I want to. It just takes away the overwhelming feeling of fatigue. I'm still tired, it's not a miracle, but it helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Feisty - that's almost how it is with me. Been on it now for about 5 or 6 months. 200mg a day. I take half in am and half at noon. But I can tell it starts wearing off about 5 hours after I take it or at least I start getting fatigued again. pretty much have come to the concusion that fatigue with be with me for a long, long time.
lillyrose
lillyrose
i at one point was napping 3-5 times a day but since i started taking a liquid vitamin called body balance i don't nap at all and have energy again. i also meditate and rest as necessary when i take on a new project.
Sherie
Sherie
My pcp just put me on
Adderall. My insurance wouldn't pay for Provigil. I have never felt better in my life! The fatigue was the worst for me, I know how you feel. Do some research and ask your doctor what your options are. Good luck to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know this is going to sound really stupid, but sometimes you just have to make yourself get up. I don't say this because I do it all the time, but I have found that when I make myself get going, I'm usually fine. Sometimes - sometimes - it's as much mental as it is physical.
deleted_user
deleted_user
my neuro said it might be my meds that are making me tired..have you had your b12 level checked? alot of people with ms have low vitamin b12 which can make you tired.that is the case with me..you can take shots and vitamins..good luck
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