Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2010-12-11 Thread Janice Nichols
Cheryl, I hope you recover from your “day out” quickly. This is a nasty disease, but at least it is not terminal.I have 2 friends that will probably be celebrating their last Christmas this year and they know it. Just hang on til you start feeling better.You are strong and can do

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2010-12-08 Thread Akua
Cheryl in Easthampton,MA Big warm hugs, Cheryl! It's winter and cold. Tonight they said it would go down to 12 degrees. The days are short and getting shorter. Darkness comes early. You did goood to be up and out so early and get all of that done. Be kind to yourself. Rent a good

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue

2010-12-07 Thread CANDIS KALLEY
Regina,  I think that each and everyone of us understands about the fatigue.  As I've said, I've tried so many things - old remedies that I used before TM that would boast me up to do all my own house repairs, house cleaning, laundry, yard work while working 40 to 70 hours a week.  New

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue Meds

2010-12-07 Thread Akua
I take none of those meds and experience fatigue. though for me, this may be about going from super to normal as I can no longer drink coffee to rev me up or keep me, nor even tea without care. TM has given me a heightened sensitivity to caffeine. I miss coffee a lot. I missed my at home

RE: [TMIC] Fatigue Meds

2010-12-07 Thread Janet Dunn
I agree with Todd. The fatigue - it is awful. One day at a time. Today all I did was drive 2.5 hrs to a bigger city, and then turned around and attempted to drive home. Fell asleep with my eyes wide open, so I pulled into a Wal Mart parking lot, and slept. One day at a time. Stress = more

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-06 Thread Barbara Alma
Janice, Just reading about all that you are doing is making me tired. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -Original Message- From: Janice Nichols jan...@centurytel.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; Akua a...@artfarm.com Sent: Sun, Sep 5, 2010 5:34 am Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle I

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread Dalton Garis
: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle Sent: Sep 5, 2010 5:32 AM O Linda! Glad you've found a solution! I'm adding melatonin to my list to investigate. Thanks for sharing that! And don't worry worry is a waste of energy. Deep breathe, envision all the fun you will have in learning more, hearing more and being

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread Janice Nichols
I find that getting up around 7:30am, having my coffee and watching the Today show for about an hour and then having a fairly busy morning, fixing lunch for hubby and I, resting for a few hours, fixing dinner for us and a quiet evening then bed at 10:30pm, read for about an hour before sleep

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread Janice Nichols
With baclofen, I have very little problem with sleep or leg spasms. But, what is melatonin? Janice From: L T CHERPESKI Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 6:11 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Akua Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle Yep, Akua, can totally relate to everything you said

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread Janice Nichols
Good to know. Janice -- From: Dalton Garis malugss...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 3:54 AM To: Akua a...@artfarm.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle Warning to all; Melatonin will absolutely aggravate

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread L T CHERPESKI
differently. Thanks for the heads up Linda - Original Message - From: Dalton Garismailto:malugss...@gmail.com To: Akuamailto:a...@artfarm.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle Warning

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-05 Thread Dalton Garis
Sep 2010 14:37:37 -0600 To: Dalton Garis malugss...@gmail.com, Akua a...@artfarm.com, tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle Resent-From: tmic-list@eskimo.com Resent-Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 13:37:21 -0700 Dalton - I'm sorry this happened to you. Do you know others who have had

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-04 Thread L T CHERPESKI
Yep, Akua, can totally relate to everything you said. Since TM, I have had such trouble with my sleep, or lack thereof, that I find myself crying at the drop of a hat - Sleeping pills don't work for me. However, many people have told me about their positive experience with Melatonin. Out of

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-04 Thread Akua
O Linda! Glad you've found a solution! I'm adding melatonin to my list to investigate. Thanks for sharing that! And don't worry worry is a waste of energy. Deep breathe, envision all the fun you will have in learning more, hearing more and being in the presence of those who understand! I

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle

2010-09-04 Thread L T CHERPESKI
to me. - Original Message - From: Akuamailto:a...@artfarm.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fatigue/Cycle O Linda! Glad you've found a solution! I'm adding melatonin to my list

RE: [TMIC] fatigue

2007-06-24 Thread Larry Throne
I take 100mg provigal 2x daily. Works fairly well but is not a magic potion by any stretch of the word. Larry in Oklahoma where I guess I am fighting a uti, I feel horrible! Larry Throne, MSW From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: "TMIC List" tmic-list@eskimo.comSubject: [TMIC] fatigueDate: Sun, 24

RE: [TMIC] fatigue

2007-06-24 Thread cakalley
. I do believe that fatigue is just another symptom of TM. Candy K. -Original Message- From: Larry Throne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jun 24, 2007 6:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] fatigue     I take 100mg provigal 2x daily.  Works fairly well

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2007-06-24 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gary, The thing that was mentioned earlier was L-Carnitine. I've been using it for a few weeks, but it's hard to tell since I've got some other things going on right now (pain) that is keeping me from being very functional. But there have been a few days when I thought it might be helping. I

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2006-06-02 Thread ceckenberg
I sure don't know--but I am going to the Symposium---I'll try to find out--You going? Cora in OKla. I noticed that this summer at the 2nd International Rare Neuroimmunolic Symposium there is going to be a session on Fatigue in TM and similar disorders. In the meantime I just wondered if

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue

2006-05-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
more than one doctor has told me that the fatigue is brought on by the immune deficiency part of the diseases. T.M. is caused by an auto-immune process, where the immune system attacks the spinal cord. To my knowledge there is no immune deficiency associated with this

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2006-05-30 Thread robthecfo
.-Original Message-From: Krissy Z [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: TMIC List tmic-list@eskimo.comSent: Mon, 29 May 2006 17:58:32 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: [TMIC] fatigue but i thought myelin was our nerve insulator? we have loss of myelin so hence we react to colddidn't think it was fatigue as well

Re: [TMIC] Fatigue

2006-05-30 Thread Grace Mitchell
Hello Judy, You have voiced exactly what my own neuros have told me over this last year. Recently at one of the Devic's sites, someone mentioned Provigil as a possibledrug forfighting fatigue. The thing is, with every drug there are side effects. and unless you are willing to bear down and grit

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2006-05-29 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
An explanation in an MS book (recommended for TM people to refer to for exercises) talked about the missing myelin which made nerve transmission slower, which therefore required more energy (since the myelin on the nerves makes nerve transmission more efficient). Although I'm not sure if in TM the

Re: [TMIC] fatigue

2006-05-29 Thread Krissy Z
but i thought myelin was our nerve insulator? we have loss of myelin so hence we react to colddidn't think it was fatigue as wellI had fatigue at first but no longer have it, and I take my vitamins and herbal supplements and also my rehab at home exercises. Sure I get stiff and achy in my