This fatigue is UNREAL. I'm doing PT three mornings a week before work (just started this week) and started a yoga class once a weeknight. I know the extra activity is supposed to give me more energy, but sheesh! I'm tired!
I used to be able to stay up until 2 or 3AM and then get up for work at 6:30AM, no problem. I volunteered for every committee coming and going. Now I am in bed when I get home from work, just basically sitting there until it's time to go to sleep, which is usually around 9-- 10PM at the latest! It's such a drastic change from pre-MS.
My kiddos (8 and 11) come into my bedroom for help with homework. I eat dinner, fold laundry from my bed, etc. I've gained 30 pounds. I'm 35 years old and I feel like that Mom from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"
I just took my first dose of Provigil. Hoping to see results, so fingers crossed. I tried Amantadine and it helped for a couple hours and then I would crash. Hoping Provigil gives me the energy I need to write a grant for a new position at my work, be a "good mom," and WAKE UP!
Are there any other parents my age out there battling fatigue? What's your method? Did Provigil help? I'd love some advice... or you can feel free to vent about your exhaustion here too!
I used to be able to stay up until 2 or 3AM and then get up for work at 6:30AM, no problem. I volunteered for every committee coming and going. Now I am in bed when I get home from work, just basically sitting there until it's time to go to sleep, which is usually around 9-- 10PM at the latest! It's such a drastic change from pre-MS.
My kiddos (8 and 11) come into my bedroom for help with homework. I eat dinner, fold laundry from my bed, etc. I've gained 30 pounds. I'm 35 years old and I feel like that Mom from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"
I just took my first dose of Provigil. Hoping to see results, so fingers crossed. I tried Amantadine and it helped for a couple hours and then I would crash. Hoping Provigil gives me the energy I need to write a grant for a new position at my work, be a "good mom," and WAKE UP!
Are there any other parents my age out there battling fatigue? What's your method? Did Provigil help? I'd love some advice... or you can feel free to vent about your exhaustion here too!
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