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Old 09-08-2009, 08:39 AM
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Hi Twinks,

Provigil is RXd off label for MS patients with fatigue, that's why I take it. It needs to be started at a low dose though so keep that in mind. It's originally for narcolepsy and helps to provide wakefulness. It doesn't stimulate the central nervous system like some other meds used for the same thing. It's why it's best for me, since it doesn't affect my blood pressure.

I take a generic citrical with D. I also take 1000 mg of liquid vitamin D in a gel cap. I tried 2000 and it didn't agree with me.

According to Tara, the nutritionist over on MS World, liquid D is absorbed much better than pills or dry caplets. I don't know why, but that's why I use that type.

I was never tested for it, but I can't drink milk and so I don't get much D in my diet. I've seen many articles stating that the old dosing for RDA of vitamin D might be way off and that most people can probably use more than they get.
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