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@suzy2612

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suzy2612

Fatigue

Does anyone else experience crippling fatigue. Most days I can't even function. I'm on amantidine which my neurologist increased from 100mg twice a day to 200mg twice a day. I was only able to take this for 1 week because it caused insomnia and yes I took 1 dose at breakfast and one at 12pm. I try a...
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@Jonny21

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Jonny21

Fatigue/Walking

Hello I am new to this site.I was diagnosed with MS couple of years ago. And wow how things have changed, it took me a long time for it to sink in.I used to be very active and because of the fatigue and now,I have to use a cane because my legs are so weak and in pain all day.
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@Kate-B

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Kate-B

Fatigue & communicating it with my partner

My partner is very supportive; however, sometimes we are engaging, and my energy shifts suddenly or slowly shifts, drops or fluctuates. I am wondering whether anyone has a way of communicating it. Sometimes they just need some input into a decision that's grand, and othertimes I can't think or en...
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@Keza73

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Keza73

My goodness im having a real problem with fatigue..any advise welcome

Helpppp
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@ChiMum

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ChiMum

Pushing Through Fatigue & Pain

I am not sure if this will make any sense, but I was recently diagnosed with MS in December last year....so all this is very new to me. I get so tired easily when I physically move my body. I have terrible brain fog which makes working hard. My hands and my back hurts all of the time. I sit in t...
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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@voodoo

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voodoo

How to explain fatigue and brain fog?!

I have a communication problem that troubles me and i could use your opinion or advice! I experience some serious fatigue and brain fog most of the days of the week. The symptoms make me wanna sleep or just be alone. People around me think that i over react or that i am lazy af. How you put in words...
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@shiftms-films

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shiftms-films

Fatigue with MS | Our Animated Symptoms series looks at Fatigue

MS fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. As well as being one of the most common symptoms of MS, fatigue is often one of the most easily missed. Dean tells us how fatigue affects him. How do you manage MS fatigue? Share your tips for the rest of the community in the c...
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@srh90

srh90

Fatigue?!

Hi everyone :) I recently posted about my experience of fatigue and asked about people’s experience of taking time off work. I had so many lovely and encouraging replies, thank you all so much. I just wanted to post a little follow up in the hopes it might help someone else! So after months and m...
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@Wick_Kristi

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Wick_Kristi

Fatigue sucks.

Hello all- I was diagnosed with RRMS about 8-9 years ago. I’m stable on Tecfidera. Wondering what you all do to help with fatigue. I’m going to start working full time again (after 13 years) and hoping to will my body to keep up. Lol Can’t afford not to anymore. Thanks in advance!
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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@Jess_M

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Jess_M

Anyone tried Modafinil for fatigue?

My Neurologist prescribed me Modafinil (a stimulant) to see if it will help with my crippling fatigue. I know it only works for around 1-10 in people, so wanted to hear your experiences with it, if you've tried it? :)
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@Eli_s

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Eli_s

Extreme fatigue

I’ve always thought I didn’t need any support because I can be independent all the time. But these days I have extreme fatigue and trouble concentrating. So I decided… tomorrow I’ll ask for a certificate of exemption from university lessons. It makes me nervous to talk about it with strangers, but I...
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@karolinaherbut

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karolinaherbut

Fatigue

The last couple of weeks my fatigue is so bad. Literally feel like all I wanna do is sleep. I have a 3 year old and work 5 days a week so this is pretty much impossible. I’ve been going to sleep a lot earlier and my partner sorts my little girl in the morning - however mid day and I feel like I’ve h...
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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@Tracy_Manshaem

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Tracy_Manshaem

Ritalin to battle fatigue

Hello everyone. My neurologist recently prescribed Ritalin to combat my MS related fatigue. Has anyone else tried this form of treatment and has it worked? What do you all do to battle the fatigue? Thanks!
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@StevewilsonKML

StevewilsonKML

Fatigue a killer

Fatigue a nightmare after missing my last 2 treatments as took Covid and an infection. Gotta keep moving though 👊
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@Julesds1977

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Julesds1977

Is this MS fatigue?

Hi everyone, I've had a good few days where I have felt OK. But I have woke up this morning with an aching body and heavy legs! It's that horrible dragging down feeling. My head feels like it too and I do feel tired even after 9 hours sleep. Is this due to MS fatigue? There are a few factors t...
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@Amalthea

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Amalthea

Fatigue

Hey everyone, I just wanted to get some ideas of how to deal with fatigue. I'm studying part time and have been crashing on my off days, sleeping between 12-16hrs 🤯 I'm noticing it's not even impacting my normal sleeping pattern, in that even after all that sleep, I still get tired around my norma...
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@Leann04

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Leann04

Fatigue

How to help it. Sleep makes my more fatigued. Rest makes my sleepy. Suggestions?
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@Chandler650

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Chandler650

My fatigue has got alot worse in the last 4 weeks

Love to hear what people do to help with their fatigue
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@Sarah_Brynn

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Sarah_Brynn

Help with managing fatigue resources

Hello! I'm newly diagnosed and my worst symptom is profound fatigue. I understand why it's the most common reason pwMS stop working. Does anyone know of any good courses to take on managing fatigue, pacing, etc in MS? Or other good resources? Thanks
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@HRose

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HRose

Explaining fatigue and brain fog

Diagnosed in 2012. Cognitive and fatigue forced me to stop working. I’ve seen a lot of people asking about explaining fatigue and brain fog and I thought I would share how I explain it (and seems to work). Spoon theory is a great way to explain it. For fatigue. I’ve also explained like this. Every...
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