Erin,
What are the side effects of Provigil? I'm thinking of starting it and wonder what other problems are caused by taking it???
I think the heat of summer is what causes all this fatigue. Just the warming is enough to make me "more" fatigued.
Can't you get to another Doctor? Maybe a PA (Physician's Assistant) or NP Nurse Practioner that will help you???
Keep working on it until you get answers and the help that you need. It's a constant battle. I know! I've been there. I've been fighting for my depression medicine (name brand) since January, with no results. My Medicare Part D does not want to pay for the name brand and the generic doesn't seem to be working for me. I've had some very difficult times because of this and now I still have to wait another 2 weeks until my appeal is heard.
Keep on fighting!
Kathy in Oregon
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Originally Posted by shayna
Erin, I take Provigil when the fatigue is really bad and I need to stay awake and alert. Otherwise I allow myself to take a nap. I don't wake up feeling "rested" but, it's better than it was before the nap. Fatigue is horrible when you know you have a limited amount of energy and you need to make the decision of what you will and will not be able to do that day 
I had the strangest feelings in my hands the other day. Both hands fell asleep and it felt like pins and needles sticking into me while at the same time they were a bit numb and I couldn't use them. I was going to call my neuro if it continued but it only happened that one day.
Does your neuro having anyone covering for him/her????????? If not perhaps seeing your GP may help.
I hope things get better for you, Erin.
hugs,
Shayna |