I have MS and am tired all the time, any suggestions?
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My wife has MS 11 years now, and we found some help from homeopathic means. Go to herbalhealer.com and when you become a member (its free) you can consult with a naturopathic doctor online for treatment suggestions.\nAlso I found a product called Kallawalla at organichope.com\nits too soon to tell you if it works but its something to look at. Good luck!
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No ,it's not normal. I also had this many years as a teen and up to my 40s. Dr. said you must have had mono back then, so you're immune system is impared. Also took many supplements and extra vitamins. Helped some.Then after nursing my dying mother,moving ,going through lots of emotional,stuff.Found that stress and procastion, seemed to add to my tiredness. New life ,excersise ,be happy, let go of some of,[I've got to].tackle chores you don't like first.Also new Doctor said I have chronic fatique, put me on anti-depression meds,and something pepole with narcolseply take. Feel much better,and I'm a senior. Go to Dr.until they listen to you. ALSO BE LIVING LIFE DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO.Excersize is not an option .Walking is great. It starts with the first step .Fake it till you make it.It's your life ,laugh ,be interested in things you see on walks,and soon you won't have to fake it. Please let me hear from you later on,so I'll know how you're doing.LOVE YOURSELF!!!!
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I don't know about pharmaceuticals, but my wife has MS and found a product called kallawalla at organichope.com. It's supposed to regulate the bodies immune system to keep it from attacking itself,she hasn't been on it too long but she's felt somewhat better.
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I think you're right to be concerned... I was a certified coffee addict for several years in college and grad school, and it eventually totally messed up my waking and sleeping patterns so that I had to go on medication to straighten it out.  You shouldn't be tired all the time, but using coffee to "medicate" for that is just going to make things worse in the long run.\n\nI'd suggest first getting checked out by a sleep specialist -- many sleep clinics offer free screenings from time to time, where you can just drop in and they can check for a few different kinds of sleep abnormalities.  Even if you're getting the right number of hours of sleep, you could have sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or some other condition you may not even know about that keeps your sleep from being as restful as it should be.\n\nYou might also consider getting your blood sugar levels checked, as high or low levels can also make you sleepy during the day.  There are also a few other blood tests that might help you figure out what's going on, as certain other excesses or deficiencies might be sapping your energy level -- a doctor could explain more about some of those possibilities.\n\nMeantime, fresh air, exercise, and especially *deep breaths* might help you feel more refreshed and alert during the day.  Improving the flow of oxygen to your brain always helps. :)\n\nGood luck!  I hope you figure something out that helps!
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Don't over excercise, you'll wear yourself out-\ntry changing it up- go swimming or just walk or if you have some friends that like to excercise ask them to join you or a parent- it can be good bonding time- if you are part of a gym- try some yoga, it's toning and strengthening.\nIf you are still tired, see if maybe certain foods are getting to you, sugary foods and bread can make your system go into a slump making you too tired- try more fruit or vegetables.  If your mom can ask her to get you some Iron - like geritol- personally I take HemaPlex that I get from a natural store- it has alot of other useful vitamins in it.  Also try to have more protein- if you are a vegetarian then have the tofu ...  If you go to the library you can ask the librarian where to find the health books, you can read all about Omega acids and stuff like that that can be useful to you and your family...  Also, sometimes when your tired you just need a quick small walk.\n\nSince you say you are very tired I also urge you to watch out what tim of day you exercise, if it's the middle of the day in very hot weather the sun could just be too much for your body.\n\nDrink plenty of water, sometimes tiredness can stem from not enough water inthe body.  Don't have soda or coffee, the caffiene in those will make you more dehydrated.  Plus thing containing CornSyrup are not really made for the body to break down.  Stay away from diet/fatfree or fake sugar stuff- those are full of harmful chemicals that can also wreak havoc on your body  no matter your age!\n\nTeas like White tea or Green tea can help you with energy as well.  \n\nTry going to bed at a regular time and waking up at a regular time.  "Every half an hour before midnight is more important than any hour after midnight".  Trust me.  But also because there are scientific reasons for it.  The human body actually "repairs" itself at night- I think PBS or anyother medical/health journal at the library or on the net can help you read more about that.  I believe they said your blood and cells are "cleansed" at these crucial hours, especially since you are still young.\n\nLimit the time you spend on the computer to an hour.  Your brain needs real nourishment not just entertainment.\n\nAlso- a book called "eat right for your type" if you know your blood type can point you in the direction of some healthy food for you- if you are eating the right foods then you will notice that your body will not be as tired either.\n\nTalk to your parents.  If this tiredness persists you may want to see a doctor.\nNotice the food you are or have been eating when you feel tired- and let your doctor know about it.\n\nAlso if you must sleep during the day limit it to 20-30 minutes any more than that and it will be harder to sleep at a decent hour at night.\n\nI do wish you the best of luck in this,  sorry I wrote soooo much.
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Seems like they don't know much about MS.  The cause of progression in MS is unknown.  A relapse can occur if you become over-heated, overly stressed, overly fatigued...or it can just happen.  No lifestyles that I'm aware of make a difference in the progression.  No foods, either.  Supplements that boost your immune system should be avoided, because MS is a disease caused by an "over active" immune stem in the first place.  Anything that stimulates your immune system could lead to a new attack or an exacerbation.  \n\n     The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends that people diagnosed with MS begin treating with the "ABC" drugs (Avonex, Betaseron, or Copaxone) as soon as possible.  While they do not "cure" MS, they do slow down the progression of the disease and prolong the progression of disability.  I provided a link to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society below, as well as the makers of Copaxone's website.\n\n*Diagnosed May 2005
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I used to have a similar problem in that I was always tired!\n\nChances are, you may have something lacking in your diet, or you may be suffering from the opposite of insomnia - hypersomnia. \n\nThe way I beat it was that I exercised regularly, normally in the morning or afternoon (never at night), I had a hearty breakfast and I tried to avoid catnapping. Keeping active is quite important because if you're stationary all day sitting at a computer or whatnot, you do feel tired. Even if it is taking the stairs instead of the escalator, it makes the difference. Exercise just makes you much wider awake.
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oh gosh you should go to the doctor if it keeps feeling like that because those sound like my mom's (m.s.)multiple sclerosis symptoms
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i would check with a ms charity as they might be able to help.  but to be honest i don't think you'll have much luck with a mainstream one due to the nature of the disease....  sorry i couldn't be of more help.
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I am also on Lexapro and I am extremely tired too.  I thought it was just me.  I have been on it for over a year.  I think we both need to speak to our doctors.
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Welll, it could be many reasons.\n\n1)  Do you get enough iron?  Anemia will make you really tired.  Try taking a vitamin with iron in it like One-a-Day for women, etc.\n2)  Meds may do it.  Many meds for depression and anxiety can cause daytime sleepiness.  This is a side-effect for most drugs.  Try taking your medicine at different time during the day or night.  (ie take them earlier at night so that the worst effects wear off by morning)\n3) Depression will make you tired.  BUT, do you also have negative thoughts, uninterested in other things, and the other symptoms of depression.  Only your doctor can diagnose depression.  Sleepiness does not necessarily mean you are depressed\n4) Do you have things in your life you like to do?  If you are lazy, find something.  Join a club or volunteer.  \n5)  If you are not getting any better, see a doctor, you could have chronic fatigue syndrome or anemia, or ????
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me, too. It has been going on for a while now. I actually fall asleep at work sometimes, or am close to being in physical pain trying not to.\n\nI asked for help on here too, and got lots of good advice--the best I thought was that I should get more exercise. I bet that really would help. Only problem is==>too tired to start. When I get home all I want to do is crash.\n\nI have been thinking about going to the doc to rule out anything like diabetes, or thyroid probs, or hormones, or God forbid, cancer, lupus, etc. There are SO many physical causes for tiredness including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, and so on.  So I guess we need to see first if we are otherwise healthy, and then see if we can find an exercise partner to make us shake a leg. I hear that once you really get into an exercise routine, the tired feeling goes away.\n\nI am willing to try if you are.
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plenty of water and sleep. They will boost your immune system. Try to eliminate stess by making "me time".
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THERE ARE POWERFUL PHYTOCHEMICALS THAT MAY CURE YOU. LIKE RED OR BLUE GRAPES,PINEAPPLE,EASTERN BERRIES FROM ASIA LIKE LIPUTI.TRY THEM THEY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SLEEPY AFTER INTAKE.IT IS NATURAL TOO.
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You don't see any results. \nTaking Avonex is like wearing your seat belt in your car. \nIf you drive a car and don't wear a seat belt, you might be in an accident and get hurt - or you might not be in an accident.\nIf you have MS and don't take treatment, you might have more frequent or more severe exacerbations - or you might not.\nThis might be the hardest part of MS - you just don't know.\n\nI was diagnosed in 1995 but didn't start treatment until 2000. The fact that your DR. has put you on Meds so soon after your diagnosis might be an indication that the Dr sees something you can't.\nDon't give up on Avonex just because you feel lousy. The side effects do get less severe over time, I promise. \n\nThe drug is offered in pre-mixed or you mix it. I started with the kind I mixed and then switched to pre-mixed thinking it would be better. Wrong! My husband hated the pre-filled syringes because it felt like he had to push the plunger really hard. And my side effects started all over again when I switched, and then AGAIN when I switched back. Right now, if I sleep through the night and don't wake up during the fever, I'm really OK after a shower and a cup of coffee the next morning.\n\nDon't forget to pre-medicate. Some say Tylenol, some say Advil. Try both and see what works for you.\nKeep a big jug of ice water (with a lid!!) by your bed for when you wake up thinking you could drink a gallon. I found it best to have water waiting for me handy because I'd wake up dying of thirst and not really be able to figure out how to go about taking care of it...\n\nI would say to you "Don't let MS become who you are" or "You might have MS, but it doesn't have you" but, I won't say those things because I would have wanted to slap the person who said them to me.  But, don't let this become an all-encompassing thing that rules all your decisions. You are still the same person you were 5 months ago (before you knew) and you can still do the same type things you did then - you just might want to be a little more careful if balance issues are a problem, and be wary of extreme heat.\n\nFor good literature, reaources, and connections, contact your local chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They can hook you up.
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What you are describing is called restless leg syndrome. It can be very annoying and won't let you sleep. I know because I, too , have CF and Fibromyalgia. It is great that your fibro is in remission but I am afraid to tell you that it will come back. Good Luck and Good Health\nAsk your doctor about this and he will prescribe a med for you to cope.
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if it is chronic and not just a lack of sleep one night, you should see a doctor.  It can be thyroid levels, chronic fatigue, depression, or a number of other reasons for it.  It is possible that some medication will make life much better for  you.\nNoone here is qualified to give an answer without knowing your conditions.  See a doctor if it is ongoing.\nGood luck, and good night :)