im tired all the time I think it has a lot to do with all of the meds that my dr has me on though,as every side effect of every pill is fatigue.The drs office offered me yet more pills to try to help this but i left undecided on if i want to add yet another med.As it is i take pills for breakfast lunch dinner and dessert.Suggestion?? Why dont we bopth look for somthing more natural that might help and we can share info?? LEt me know.

I agree Midnight! It is said that "ENERGY CREATES ENERGY". I thought I might try riding a bike, or walking a short didtance, then increase it gradually.....

I checked hte web, for "Vitimins that create energy"....B12, and daily multiple vits seem good so far. I think I am goin to try the walk thing with te B12 and dily vits....how long have you had MS Midnight? I am new here. Just got on copaxone today will be my 3rd shot....

I would like to be friends with ya. I think the best medicine we can do is "Get out of ourselves, and help others".......

Your new sister-friend....

Godspeed2007777 (aka--SHEILA)

the meds contribute but it is the MS itself...research isn't sure why but 1 theory is that it takes more energy & effort to do things than the ordinary person...I do get out & move sometimes & get tired & sore then too...I have finally given in to naps which make a world of difference...

Overwhelming fatigue is the number one reason most people with MS go on disability. It's also one of the most common symptoms, but has nothing to do with the disease "winning" because the muscles don't get exercise.

MS makes the body work harder all the way around -- motions that we took for granted become difficult as muscles no longer move smoothly. So actually, you have greater exertion (and energy expenditures) than a "normal" person doing the same tasks.

Exercise is important, but traditional workouts can actually make fatigue worse, especially if you have one side of the body that is weaker than the other. You can end up injuring yourself as you try to compensate for the weak muscles -- and if you don't exercise them properly, they remain weakened. Physical therapists are invaluable for helping you create an exercise program that is both accessible and effective.

I think the key is to balance targeted activity with rest, as appropriate. MS is a whole body disease, and all of our motor functions, from gross to fine, can be affected. It makes sense that fatigue would be the result. Learning to adapt to your energy highs and lows isn't allowing MS to win -- it allows you to maximize your abilities. Sensible exercise, a sound diet, and supplementation with a good multi-vitamin can help, but resting as needed is also key.

-Karen

Im not on many meds. 2 to be exact, and when my fatigue hits me its for days and I get to the point were I feel physicaly sick from sleeping so much. Last time this hit me I slept 30 hrs. in a 48 hr. period. thank god thats over.(for now)I dont feel like its the meds. at least for me, because I take the same thing all the time and sometimes Im fatigue and others I feel great. my doc. tryed to give me something for the fatigue but I hated the way it made me feel, worse than the fatigue. maby your doc. can suggest something. I agree with midnight, If you can find something natural thats the way to go. I've been looking into it myself. if you find something post it and I will do the same. good luck!

fatigue is my biggest problem I have tried to ignore it but that did not work. I now take provigil and it seems to help Just another med I have to take now and I don't like that.