Hi Blondi! Glad to see you posting again!

I have a prescription for Provigil. Although I don't take it everyday....actually I haven't taken it in over a month....it does help with the fatigue and sleepiness when it hits.

I tolerate it well, although I know some folks who are very sensitive to meds cannot take it or have to take a reduced dose. The only side effect I have ever noticed was a slight headache but that went away after a few days.

It works well for me when I need it. Luckily, I haven't needed it in a while.

Good luck to you...I hope it's not sleep apnea.

You can search Sleep Apnea by just entering that on your search. One suggestion for those who do have sleep apnea, which I sincerely hope you don't, is to avoid sleeping on your back.

Although I remember that at times sleeping on my back was not good. Sometimes I sleep on my back; sometimes on my sides.

I have not taken Provigil although I have friends who do take it. Some say it helps. What I must do, however, is have one cup of coffee in the morning. Tha keeps me going. However, when I do get tired, I must sleep the extra hours. No getting around that for me.

Good luck with your tests.

Hello Blondie I also take provigil, it is good for me, but as you will learn in time what works for me may not work for someone else. Pretty sure your doc is going to want to talk about what options you have for meds and should discuss the side effects. I hope you get some relief from the fatigue, I know it can be a pain, hang in there

hi

i've taken provigil too. it worked for me for about 4 hrs then wore off.
i find i can get the same effect with a morning cup of regular coffee. but i don't take it too late, say around 1100 because then i can't sleep.

there are several meds that are available for MS fatigue.
i'm sure you'll find one that works best for you.

please know that MS fatigue is a very common sx (symptom).
i've learned how to pace myself thru the day to conserve energy. i've also learned to stop (my errands) when i feel the fatigue setting in. there have been times i've even stopped at a restaurant to have a bite, or a cup of coffee and benefit from their AC.

you'll find strategies that work for you.

Hey Kim~~ I don't currently take anything for fatigue, but have often thought about talking to my Dr about it. I seem to have highs and lows where that is concerned.

Really glad to see you posting and hope you get to feeling better soon. Take care.

Hi Blondi! Sorry to hear the fatigue is getting you down! Kudos to you for being pro-active!

I take Provigil too.

I take it as needed, from 100mg to 400 mg. It's expensive but my neuro wrote my scrip for 200 mg 2xdaily and my insurance covers it all except my co-pay. I just cut the pills in half and take a half when I need it or when I need more of it with my doc's blessing.

Some insurance companies make you try amantadine first. It's a lot less expensive, but it doesn't work for everyone.

I do get dry mouth from Provigil but the clear headedness and energy outweighs the dry mouth and it makes me drink more water and that is good!

Good Luck! Let us know how it turns out!

Fatigue is one tough sx to get control of, I've noticed.

I've been on amantadine for 8 yrs and take it every morning. With 2-3 cups of coffee the last year.

I've tried Provigil, it is expensive, and gives me a headache. I've heard if you take it and rest/sleep for 20 minutes it kicks in and you know it. I've not tried that though.

Hope you feel better soon.