Guest guest Posted October 7, 2000 Report Share Posted October 7, 2000 Hi Kathy: Just hang in there kid, the funk will get better. Mine lasted for about 1 1/2-2 weeks, but is slowly getting better. I still ache but am sleeping a little better. Last night went tobed about 9 PM, read for 1/2 hour, then slept real good until 3:45 this AM. Got up now, about 6 AM. I started having a little more energy on Thursday, two days after I quit all my supplements except the multi-vitamin, and my nighttime anti-depressant. Just as I was about to call my doctor for an appointment, it has started getting a little better. I have been taking a pain medication for my R sided pain once a day. Sorry you are still feeling so crappy. God bless, Laurel fatigue and funk > this is not a good day for me but feel the need to talk about fatigue. > my neurologist explained from the first that pls was a motor neuron > disease and depression and fatigue were part of the package. a week ago > he sent me to psychiatric hospital for an evaluation. according to the > evaluation he put too much emphasis on depression. the counselor said > part of my problem was what soldiers suffer from - post whatever. lots > of stress which is only making the pls and rheumatoid arthritis worse. > if this is true it explains why my medication seem not to be working. i > am in constant pain, fatigue is the worst it has ever been and i am in > one big funk. > > I am scheduled to go to Mayo's on November 17 and thanks to Laurel i am > going to see her neurologist and am hoping for good things. i know that > the diagnosis will be the same but am hoping for better medication - or > whatever...................kathy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 Kathy, I'm sorry to hear you're in a funk. That was supposed to be last month. The fatigue is one of the more difficult things for me to handle, also. Somewhere, however, I get a reserve at the times when I need it. But going to my son's soccer games is very tiring, especially if the weather is windy and cold. I have trouble staying awake on the drive home(He plays on a travel team and sometimes we go 70 miles or more.), and I am tired that night and the next day. About your Post whatever: It is Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, or PTSS. It is also called by some Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. It is medically treated somewhat like depression, but some counseling is definitely needed. Stress Management exercises, such as deep breathing, help tremendously. Just listening to music you enjoy or can meditate to is also helpful. There are many tapes available for just this purpose. Also CD's. Just sit back, listen to the music and sounds and breath slowly and regularly. One technique for the breathing is to breath in, let say a short sentence that is meaningful to you, as you breathe out. "The Lord is my Shepard" is the one I use. This helps you focus on your breathing and keeps other thoughts out. It takes some practice, but it works, usually in about 10-12 minutes. If you're really stressed, do it twice a day. The breathing can be done without music, but you may need a quiet area for it. When you see the neurologist, who is one of the best, tell him everything. If he feels you need an anti-depressant, don't forget to ask what it specifically does, what side effects you may expect, and is there any other that may be more effective. Don't be shy. He is there to help you. I will keep you in my prayers, especially about the pain. That must be the most difficult part to handle. Pain management may be recommended, also. This can work wonders if given a chance. Anyway, good luck to you and may you find a few pain free hours each day. Mike Gray Kathy Hillary wrote: this is not a good day for me but feel the need to talk about fatigue. my neurologist explained from the first that pls was a motor neuron disease and depression and fatigue were part of the package. a week ago he sent me to psychiatric hospital for an evaluation. according to the evaluation he put too much emphasis on depression. the counselor said part of my problem was what soldiers suffer from - post whatever. lots of stress which is only making the pls and rheumatoid arthritis worse. if this is true it explains why my medication seem not to be working. i am in constant pain, fatigue is the worst it has ever been and i am in one big funk. I am scheduled to go to Mayo's on November 17 and thanks to Laurel i am going to see her neurologist and am hoping for good things. i know that the diagnosis will be the same but am hoping for better medication - or whatever...................kathy -------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~> Tellme Sports. Tellme Stocks. Tellme News. Just Tellme. http://click./1/9530/14/_/532384/_/970880038/ --------------------------------------------------------------------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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