Hi Keri,

I feel for you and what you're going through! You've had some great replies, and I only wish there was a really good answer. I can relate to what Bird, Snoopy and Cherie said, and all I can say is, this disease really stinks sometimes.

I remember when I first tried Provigil. It was like a double edged sword for me. It would give me brief spurts of energy, but increased my brain fog, so it was like I was raring to go, but only for non-complex tasks. Then I'd have the exhausted days following.

It took a long time for me to realize I couldn't go 90 mph anymore seven days a week. I come from a long line of nose-to-the-grindstone workaholics and I don't like being exhausted all the time.

I wish I could take Provigil or one of the other meds and keep going the way I used to. But I know I'd be having relapses one after the other if I did.

When I was first having my big relapses it was when I was still in overdrive. When I finally slowed down, the MS seemed to also.

I make myself get enough rest now, but I also have to eat well and exercise. Laughter and camaraderie helps a lot too.

I hope that by being here and sharing what you're going through it will help in dealing with all of this MS stuff that's coming your way.

I'll be thinking of you!