~struggling to stay awake today~

merrygirl

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Posted 1/18/2010 11:34 AM (GMT -7)

I could barely wake up this morning. IT took an hour for me ot get out of bed. Way too long. I am almost nodding off all day. cant accomplish a thing. I also had a sore throat when I woke up. its pretty much gone now.

What do you guys do to stay awake? I Cant take provigil it interacts with another med i take.

i already went outside to get blasted with cold air.

sigh,
I hate this,
melissa

Chronic Lyme Disease
Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

merrygirl

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Posted 1/18/2010 4:43 PM (GMT -7)

Ok called my pcp who rxd some ritalin. it is working! so far anyway. anyone else take this?

melissa

Chronic Lyme Disease
Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

SB14

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Posted 1/20/2010 9:00 AM (GMT -7)

Hi Melissa-

I am experimenting with Ritalin for my CFS. How many milligrams are you taking and how many times a day? I had a bad crash a few days ago and haven't had to take the Ritalin in a while. But I need something to help me now!!!! :)

SBeth

merrygirl

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Posted 1/20/2010 10:47 AM (GMT -7)

hi there, I think my rx is 10mg twice a day.

I hope you get through it asap

Chronic Lyme Disease
Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

SB14

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Posts : 3

Posted 1/20/2010 11:14 AM (GMT -7)

Thank you! Hopefully it will help me...especially since I have to go back to work tomorrow :(

merrygirl

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Posted 1/20/2010 12:28 PM (GMT -7)

curious as to what your dose is and what times you take it. It is defintely helping.

It took 3 hours to get up this morning. I definitely was sick with my Lyme fibro stuff- ack.

I feel bad for my kids.

Chronic Lyme Disease
Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

SB14

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Posts : 3

Posted 1/20/2010 3:09 PM (GMT -7)

Well I'm going to see my doc on Friday. Today I took 10mgs when I woke up around 8. Then another 5mg every 3 hours. It makes me feel a little better- not 100% me. I am new to this forum :) I have had about 5 big cfs crashes- lasting about 2-3 months each. Now Whenever I push myself too much, don't get enough sleep, etc. I crash. The last one was only about 2 weeks. I just had a crash 3 days ago. I pray this will only last 2 weeks! I have seen soooooo many doctors. Nobody has the answer! I did just start seeing a nutritionist...not sure if she's helping yet (I guess it can't hurt)....I'm 28 Female and work full-time...and am trying to have a social life- it's hard! I would love to hear from u, your story, what helps. :)

merrygirl

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Posted 1/22/2010 6:05 PM (GMT -7)

Well I got lyme disease may 2007, havent been right since. pretty much all the conditions in my signature happened after I got lyme. I have been disabled since. I have sleep apnea which makes me so tired. Have you ever had a sleep study? I would strongly suggest it. I am 31 with 2 kids and its so exhausting!
I take b12 injections as needed, I get them somewhere where they are $1 an injection plus shipping. I also get magnesium injecttions from the same place.

email me if you want to chat or know where I get the meds. you do meed a rx from your doc but my email is

mkerinsicutech at yahoo dot com

I tried provigil and it interacted with my heart meds so I cant take it. have you tried that?

hope today is a better day!
melissa

Chronic Lyme Disease
Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Hypothyroidism

Adrenal Fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

lizzie121

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Posted 1/22/2010 10:57 PM (GMT -7)

I take provigil I don't feel that is make a difference. Liz

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