Secondary prog and fatigue

[reus]

I have sec prog MS - walking with stick at work full time UNTIL 2 days ago when I had an attack - left me weaker in legs and both arms and face BUT  fatigue as soon as I do anythig- -make a cupp of tea  = lie down rest of morning.  Does the fatigue pass in sec prog??? I can only use computer a little as it has the same effect. As does stress and conversation.  

Thanks

[sllowe]

Bumping for our new friend, Reus....

[PastorDan]

Regarding walking with a stick, is there a thread already going, or a health page somewhere, that talks about canes, walkers, and other such adaptations?  If not, I may start one later.

BTW, carrying my cane could lead to a temptation to use the wrong end of it on a neuro here & there, I suppose, y'think?  Maybe I should keep that thought to myself.

[sllowe]

Hi Reus,

Thank you so much for joining us.  I'm only familiar with the meds they use to treat MS fatigue, one of them being Provigil.  I'm doubtful since your SPMS that this will pass.  Have you had it all along?

I'm not a Dr., but I know that many symptoms that present, and do not go away, are pretty much here to stay.  Not that there are not those occasions where one is lucky enough to lose a symptom, but most of mine that lasted longer than 5 months have stayed.  

My Dr. seems to go along these lines as well.

You are only able to exert even words in short bits, w/out the fatigue setting in.  That is such a hard place to be in full time.  You under the care of a good Dr? I hope so.

I'm sure some will pass along their experiences w/the Provigil.  I've been able to ward off taking it for now. Though, I've heard good things about it.

Thanks again.  I look forward to seeing you around when you are able to get to us.
-Shell

[Lulu54]

Welcome to the MS forum -  I believe you are new around here.  So many of us here are still in the RRMS phase of this disease but there are a few who are SPMS and PPMS and perhaps they can speak from their own experiences.

I'm sure you already know that each and everyone of us will react differently to MS and its symptoms - here's hoping the fatigue will lift soon.  Did you contact your neurologist and discuss this attack and the possibility of steroid treatment for relief?  

Welcome again - I hope you'll stop through often and share your story as you see fit.

My best,
Lulu