@jossepos 

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jossepos

Modafinil

Hi everyone, A few years ago, I tried Modafinil. Unfortunately, that time, it did not work for me. A friend of mine has recently been prescribed Modafinil and started taking it yesterday with already good results. A few years later, and in a new stage of MS, I'm considering giving it a 2nd chance. Has anybody else tried this multiple times, and if so, what is your experience?
@Juliapinkie1

Hoi jossepos, i coúld write in dutch, i noticed, but not very social now, on an English site. And maybe someone else could benefit from this. I came accross your post this evening. So, modafinil. I actually thought about posting something similar. I used it last weekend for the first time. My neuro perscribed it a week ago and i have to report back to him tomorrow. I had a shift in a theatre/cinema on (a busy) saturday and on sunday i taught a painting class. And man, is he in for a story. i felt like i was fitter, faster, more focussed, stronger, more allert, etc. well, like i was 15 years younger. Pre-ms so to speak. For 2 days i practically could do the activities i once took for granted. So yes, it defenately worked. BUT.. when i "came down" to planet Julia, i REALLY fell. Hard. Almost literally. Starting on top of my head, with a tingling sensation that turned into tons of needles that spread all-over my body. My leggs gave way and i couldn't speak coherent or even find the words to describe what i felt to a colleague. I stayed longer, just sitting drinking tea in a corner. Waiting until i dare to ride my tricycle home. So, my shift ended at 17, but i went home around 19. On sunday the same and i couldn't clean up. In short, absolutely, it has major benefits; Its sooo goood being able to (almost) work alongside my colleagues as if i'm really part of a team again. Not to think about the feasability of, well, èverything i do. And on the flip-side, that same euphoria made me sad. For the duration of the effect, you're somewhat "you" again. Knowing it won't last. And when it wears off, ms will come for you with a vengeance. Neuro warned me, boyfriend warned me, but i couldn't resist. I didnt want to hold back. So, in short, yes. I will use it again. But moderate my activities and choose when/why/how more carefully. Hopelijk kan je hier wat mee. Veel wijsheid! Good luck