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Posted by Green Willow on March 14, 2006, at 22:23:13
Question:
2 family doctors have recently suggested I try Provigil to counteract my fatigue. However, my fatigue is caused from serious auto-immune illnesses that I have. Does it seem right to try treating fatigue with Provigil when it is known that the fatigue is from auto-immune illnesses? Both doctors gave me samples but I have been reluctant to try them, as I am already on so many medications. Your thoughts??
Thanks, Green Willow
Posted by SLS on March 16, 2006, at 6:28:33
In reply to Provigil and auto-immune fatigue, posted by Green Willow on March 14, 2006, at 22:23:13
> Question:
> 2 family doctors have recently suggested I try Provigil to counteract my fatigue. However, my fatigue is caused from serious auto-immune illnesses that I have. Does it seem right to try treating fatigue with Provigil when it is known that the fatigue is from auto-immune illnesses? Both doctors gave me samples but I have been reluctant to try them, as I am already on so many medications. Your thoughts??
> Thanks, Green Willow
If your function is so severely impaired, I don't see what you have to lose by trying Provigil (unless there are drug interactions to consider).What drugs are you currently taking?
- Scott
Posted by rvanson on March 17, 2006, at 16:41:27
In reply to Provigil and auto-immune fatigue, posted by Green Willow on March 14, 2006, at 22:23:13
> Question:
> 2 family doctors have recently suggested I try Provigil to counteract my fatigue. However, my fatigue is caused from serious auto-immune illnesses that I have. Does it seem right to try treating fatigue with Provigil when it is known that the fatigue is from auto-immune illnesses? Both doctors gave me samples but I have been reluctant to try them, as I am already on so many medications. Your thoughts??
> Thanks, Green WillowWhat auto-immune illnesses are you speaking of?
Lupus? CFIDS? FM?
Posted by Green Willow on March 19, 2006, at 22:36:43
In reply to Re: Provigil and auto-immune fatigue, posted by rvanson on March 17, 2006, at 16:41:27
> > Question:
> > 2 family doctors have recently suggested I try Provigil to counteract my fatigue. However, my fatigue is caused from serious auto-immune illnesses that I have. Does it seem right to try treating fatigue with Provigil when it is known that the fatigue is from auto-immune illnesses? Both doctors gave me samples but I have been reluctant to try them, as I am already on so many medications. Your thoughts??
> > Thanks, Green Willow
>
> What auto-immune illnesses are you speaking of?
>
> Lupus? CFIDS? FM?
>
>Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's
Posted by rvanson on March 21, 2006, at 5:32:21
In reply to Re: Provigil and auto-immune fatigue » rvanson, posted by Green Willow on March 19, 2006, at 22:36:43
> > > Question:
> > > 2 family doctors have recently suggested I try Provigil to counteract my fatigue. However, my fatigue is caused from serious auto-immune illnesses that I have. Does it seem right to try treating fatigue with Provigil when it is known that the fatigue is from auto-immune illnesses? Both doctors gave me samples but I have been reluctant to try them, as I am already on so many medications. Your thoughts??
> > > Thanks, Green Willow
> >
> > What auto-immune illnesses are you speaking of?
> >
> > Lupus? CFIDS? FM?
> >
> >
>
> Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren'sI think a trial with Provigil would be a good idea.
I dont know anyone with Rheumatoid arthritis or Sjögren's, but I do know that Provigil has proven useful in boosting energy in people with Lupus, CFS and Fibromyalgia, so perhaps its worth a try.
I use it PRN on days when my CFS symptoms are bothering me and it does help me get my work done and is not too bothersome as far as S/E's.
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