Mark_B
03-05-2007, 08:30 PM
Hi, I was wondering if anyone suffers from Neurological fatigue and finds a lot of caffeine helpful?
I take 200 mg a couple of times a day plus a lot of diet coke.
Thanks
Mark
I take 200 mg a couple of times a day plus a lot of diet coke.
Thanks
Mark
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OliverBocca
03-06-2007, 08:45 PM
When I get neuro fatigue, the only thing that helps me is sensory depravation. I might sit in a quiet room, take a bath and duck my ears under the water to block out noise. I am naturally wired a little too tight, so I don't regularly have caffeine. I might have a Coke with an Immotrex if I am having a migrane (to shrink the blood vessels) but that's about it. Sorry I could not help further. :-(
henrypig
03-07-2007, 06:26 AM
all the time, with me, coupled with (caused by?) massive insomnia. so caffeine not a good idea. i am not a napper, but i am forcing myself to shut down for a while in the afternoon.
VA_Mom_of_3
03-14-2007, 07:38 PM
Is sensory overload a common symptom of MS? I am in the midst of testing and never thought of this as a symptom. Just curious...
OliverBocca
03-14-2007, 08:48 PM
Yep... I bet you will find a lot of people who have sensitivity to sensory overload. I get it at Targets, Costcos, crowed bars malls, restaurants... sigh. I read about it first in a book called Women Living with MS; they called it the Walmart Syndrom. Made me feel better I am not alone in that sensitivity!
LaLady
03-15-2007, 12:34 PM
OOOh, I want that book. I have sensory overload in busy restaurants, too. Dishes rattling, people talking, muzak playing.....I can barely stand it.
heading to Amazon to order!;)
Back to the OT, caffeine has never had any effect on me. I am taking Provigil now and it helps me not to sleep as much.
heading to Amazon to order!;)
Back to the OT, caffeine has never had any effect on me. I am taking Provigil now and it helps me not to sleep as much.
Lisa'65
03-15-2007, 03:33 PM
Ditto... major sensory overload!! Every day I have to stop and just shut my eyes for awhile in order to recoup; otherwise, I'm just asking for problems. On the days I don't rest my eyes (and ears) for a bit, I suffer the consequences later that evening or the next day. I thought I was the only one with this problem. I LOVE this board!! It's nice to "be around" others who totally understand~*
lilc
03-15-2007, 06:51 PM
Funny, I haven't been here in ages but just got Provigil yesterday - prescribed for neurological fatigue. I can't believe what a difference - I feel like the "old me" is back!
LaLady
03-15-2007, 07:23 PM
Funny, I haven't been here in ages but just got Provigil yesterday - prescribed for neurological fatigue. I can't believe what a difference - I feel like the "old me" is back!
Those were the EXACT words I used to my doctor!!
:D
Those were the EXACT words I used to my doctor!!
:D
OliverBocca
03-15-2007, 07:29 PM
...I thought I was the only one with this problem. I LOVE this board!! It's nice to "be around" others who totally understand~*
I totally agree!
So Cal Holly:angel:
I totally agree!
So Cal Holly:angel:
Kim_blessed
03-16-2007, 09:57 AM
I don't find that caffine helps with my fatigue. My Neuro ordered Amantidine and it seems to be helping me. I am not "my old self" but I certainly feel better.
It is nice to get through a day without crushing exhaustion stopping you in your tracks.
It is nice to get through a day without crushing exhaustion stopping you in your tracks.
jollygirl50
03-20-2007, 03:19 AM
I don't find that caffine helps with my fatigue. My Neuro ordered Amantidine and it seems to be helping me. I am not "my old self" but I certainly feel better.
It is nice to get through a day without crushing exhaustion stopping you in your tracks.
Well, Ive just been browsing through this site and came across MS. I have never heard of this before but I think I have had it for a very long time particularly with sounds and noised they drive me absolutely crazy that I feel like screaming out for it all to SHUT UP so I can breath. Thank you, thank you, I thought it was just me who had this quirky problem.
It is nice to get through a day without crushing exhaustion stopping you in your tracks.
Well, Ive just been browsing through this site and came across MS. I have never heard of this before but I think I have had it for a very long time particularly with sounds and noised they drive me absolutely crazy that I feel like screaming out for it all to SHUT UP so I can breath. Thank you, thank you, I thought it was just me who had this quirky problem.