I'm back! I'm sorry I haven't posted in several weeks, but I've been so under the weather--and overwhelmed by fatigue.

I went to a new doctor today and he wants to try me on Ritalin for the fatigue. Has anyone else tried it for MS fatigue, and how has it worked for you?

Some of the other options, such as Provigil, did nothing for me, so I'm hoping that this may help...

Welcome back Keely. I don't know anything about
Ritalin. Just wanted to say Hi and so sorry for your
attack of fatigue.

I hope the Ritalin works for you and stay with us..

Thanks Sally; I'll start posting again in the weight loss thread when I start losing weight again! I've been feeling so bad, I've totally blown my diet for the past couple of months, and I've been ashamed to document my backsliding over the last several weeks!

The new doctor today is hoping that the Ritalin will give me the "get up and go" that I need to start going back on my little daily walks, because they do give me some exercise and help me lose weight.

Ever since Christmas, fatigue and cog fog have just incapacitated me. Provigil doesn't work at all, and I tried other things as well over the years, so we're down to Ritalin or Adderall.

I'm trying to do some research and find out more about Ritalin; I didn't know that it was typically prescribed for MS, but my doctor assures me that it is and I've discovered today, in checking the Internet, that he's right!

My son (who is now an adult) has Asperger's Syndrome and was prescribed Ritalin for ADHD when he was about ten years old. He lost a considerable amount of weight - too much for a growing boy, became incredibly picky with food and had a lot of trouble sleeping (although a lot of that could be attributed to ADHD - but something to be aware of).

Having said that, if you don't have ADHD, the effects are probably quite different and I wish you well with it. I have hear of its use for MS before.

Good luck and let us know how you go.

Cheers

Lyn

Turns out I must be a little hyper (did raising twins fine, I'm the one who organized block parties), when I asked my GCP if she thought I was a little hyper she said "well,yes".

The Ritalin had an adverse (opposite) effect on me and made me more down and tired. My neurologist tried Adderall to be sure and same thing happened. I take Amantadine 2x a day and always say it takes me from dead to half-dead. But that's me. I think I've heard Ritalin helps some MSers, not others. Any meds seem to need trial and error experimentation.

Amantadine--yup, another one I've tried. Provigil and Amantadine had no effect on me...

I'm going to go ahead and try the Ritalin; he's starting me on a miniscule dose. I'll report back and let ya'll know if it works!