hipmama42
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Leelee, I tried the D-ribose also and did not get any real benefit from it. It was also expensive. Maybe if I had taken it longer and in larger quantities, I might have seen some increase in my energy level, but since insurance does not cover it, I decided to go the prescription route, and discussed my chronic fatigue and fear of falling asleep while driving with my PMP. I also have adult ADD symptoms. I've tried both the Ritalin and the Adderall in small doses. So far the Adderall long acting form is working out fairly well for me. It keeps me from having to sleep all day long or take frequent naps, so that I can be a more involved parent with my two boys and partipate in more activities with them, as well as be safe driving them places. It definitely helps with alertness and somewhat with energy level, although when I am in a bad flare it does not always help much. Provigil is another med used for narcolepsy, chronic fatigue and sleep disorders. This is the drug that my doctor preferred to use, but with no insurance it was going to cost me over $400/month -- way more than I could afford. Some people have had great success with this medication! I would try it if I could afford it! I agree that your dad would probably have a sleep study done first to determine the possible causes of his daytime sleepiness and low energy. Sleep apnea can cause many of the symptoms, and can be significantly corrected with a CPAP machine so that you get more oxygen and a more restful night's sleep. Good luck to your dad and keep us posted! -Sherry |
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