Neurological fatigue - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

Mark_B · 03-05-2007, 05:30 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

OliverBocca · 03-06-2007, 05:45 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, 03:26 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, 04:38 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, 05:48 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!