One of the partners at the neuro's office called me back. He told me what meds I could take (if my neuro were in town) for the fatigue. Said he couldnt Rx it to me since he wasnt my neuro and he hadnt seen me before. He did answer a few of my other questions (non-medication questions) at least.

I'm not sure I want to take these meds...one of the ones he mentioned was prozac. I'm not a big fan of taking antidepressants (bad experience with one that I was taking for insomnia)

He did tell me that I'm probably still in the flare (regular neuro told me that last week too) and that the fatigue might go away when the flare goes away. I'm hoping the numbness goes away, because if it doesnt, I may change my answer on Sally's question in the Stumble Inn about whether or not I'm happy.

Erin, I take Ritalin. I guess street name would be an 'upper'!!!! It helps some but I still have days that my DH just knows not to expect anything from me. The fatigue was what got me my disability. The person there that gives info to the judge, can't remember what his title is, told the judge that I would be calling in sick at an average of 2 days every 6 weeks. Fatigue gives no warning, the type of nights sleep you have the night before makes no difference. One thing that has helped me though was a sleep study which showed I have sleep apnea. I wear a CPAP and it really does affect my sleep and rest.

It wasn't too long ago that I was asking about fatigue and what others do! I've noticed a difference in my level of fatigue since I started taking B12. I take Provigil on days that I need it. I also take naps when I can.

I took Prozac but had sweats which I still get and quit Prozac after 1 month (2 months ago) and still sweat so maybe something else. It worked GREAT for mood. Happier.

Neuro office today patients said they use B12 inj with script. Its dirt cheap.

I Luvs me Prozac.

I couldnt get a doctor's appointment today, but I did get a lab visit, so I got checked out for a UTI...nothing there.

I made an appointment with the doctor on monday. I want to get my thyroid checked, and I want my B12 checked. Then I'm also going to talk to him about this stupid flare... I want to get my regular doctor's opinion on this flare seeming to get worse. My neuro is out till the 21st, and the partner neuros cost a zillion dollars (my neuro doesnt charge as much for some reason) My regular doctor doesnt cost as much as the neuro's that work with my usual neuro. Since his dad has MS, he might have a bit more experience than some doctors.

I'm going to ask my doctor if I can get some B12 shots regularly. I figure it wouldnt hurt me to get the occasional shot of B12...and having my thyroid checked mostly because I just had a bunch of IV and oral steroids and I just want to make sure that it didnt fry the thyroid.

I am so tired today. It took all I could do to drive up to the doctor's office. (and take my mom to her PT appointment...good thing they're in the same building) I really hope this flare goes away very very soon.

B12 hots you do yourself at home. Theres also liquid B I bought at grocery store. Squeeze 1 dropper under your tounge. its 20,000% rda. Try it. Not at night.

I had enough of giving myself shots when I did C. I'd rather just go to my doctor's office and let them do the stabbity part for me.

I want to know what my B12 is tho, before I start doing any supplements.

Hi Erin,

Fatigue is one of the most challenging symptoms to deal with as it is almost a catch 22 situation. I've found many times the drug Rx'd are worse than the fatigue, with their side effects. I have yet to find a med or "trick" to deal with it.

I find fatigue to be ever present while at the same time, appears to come at go at will and intensity. It's like trying to catch a shadow in different brightnesses of light. You just can't get a hold on it.

I'll go out on a limb and suggest 500mcg B12 (tiny pill) and 200-400 magnesium. Try it. Also get your testosterone level checked and send me results or post here.