Anne, caffeine and devil's claw.....(was) Anti Fatigue Meds

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I don't know that I am actually allergic to aspirin but I can't take it or any of the motin/anti-inflammatory drugs because of severe stomach pain. I mean really severe pain! So I take tylenol very infrequently. As far as caffeine goes--I am actually less sleepy/fatigued since giving up coffee and tea over a year ago. Let's face it Anne. We just have weird bodies:)Now tell me about the devils claw. What is that for exactly? My granddaughter grew a huge devil's claw plant by accident in her garden this past summer. SharonThis

email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, November 9, 2010 5:59:47 AMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

back to caffeine - I am a tea drinker - provigil put me to sleep - it also boosts the tylenol I take with devil's claw and cat's claw

the only two pain meds I can take are Tigan for migraines and Lactimal for the MS - Medicare will not pay for the real stuff and I am allergic to the generic - on a scale of 1 - 10 I get a 12+ migraine if I take either one - pukey and light and sound sensitive

I am allergic to aspirin and NSAIDs God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 9:41:33 PMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

Hi JenThe first drug was Amantadine. Unfortunately, it did zero for me. My neuro said it only works in about 50% of MSers. The second drug was Provigil. The doc gave me samples of it to try. It worked! But my insurance would not pay for it at all. So then I went on Ritalin. That worked for me and was way cheaper. After a few years it quit working for me and just made my blood pressure go up. Good luck finding the perfect drug for you!

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 12:56:17 PMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

Sharon,

Do you happen to remember any of the anti fatigue drugs you have been on? May I ask what caused you to stop taking them?

I am curious because of my severe fatigue......I do think no longer working helps.......I already miss working, I do and I want to go back.....If only it was "mind over matter" and I could PUSH through it all, but sadly, I cannot

Jen H

Re: NEW MEMBER introduction --dswentz

Welcome Deanna!We have another member from WA, too. Have you contacted Copaxone to see if they have a drug assistance program you would qualify for? We just recently had info posted here on the group about the HIGH cost of the new oral drug. It's going to be much higher than the current CRAB-T drugs. I was diagnosed at age 47 and was told by one doc that I was "too old" for MS. What the heck??? lol Unfortunately he was wrong;)Do you take anything for the fatigue? There are drugs available but they all have their drawbacks, of course. I have been on several of the anti-fatigue drugs but now I'm on none. I am able to manage my fatigue mostly without drugs. But then I no longer work so that makes a difference.I'm glad you found us!hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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Devils Claw, Cats Claw are herbs for pain

Wild Willow Bark is natural aspirin - that I can take

Sweet Cherry and Boswellian are also herbs for pain

one has to be ground up in a small coffee grinder

I buy the Claws at the health food store already in capsules

the others I can put in capsules - 500 mg each God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, November 9, 2010 10:00:23 AMSubject: Anne, caffeine and devil's claw.....(was) Anti Fatigue Meds

I don't know that I am actually allergic to aspirin but I can't take it or any of the motin/anti-inflammatory drugs because of severe stomach pain. I mean really severe pain! So I take tylenol very infrequently. As far as caffeine goes--I am actually less sleepy/fatigued since giving up coffee and tea over a year ago. Let's face it Anne. We just have weird bodies:)Now tell me about the devils claw. What is that for exactly? My granddaughter grew a huge devil's claw plant by accident in her garden this past summer.

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Tue, November 9, 2010 5:59:47 AMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

back to caffeine - I am a tea drinker - provigil put me to sleep - it also boosts the tylenol I take with devil's claw and cat's claw

the only two pain meds I can take are Tigan for migraines and Lactimal for the MS - Medicare will not pay for the real stuff and I am allergic to the generic - on a scale of 1 - 10 I get a 12+ migraine if I take either one - pukey and light and sound sensitive

I am allergic to aspirin and NSAIDs God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 9:41:33 PMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

Hi JenThe first drug was Amantadine. Unfortunately, it did zero for me. My neuro said it only works in about 50% of MSers. The second drug was Provigil. The doc gave me samples of it to try. It worked! But my insurance would not pay for it at all. So then I went on Ritalin. That worked for me and was way cheaper. After a few years it quit working for me and just made my blood pressure go up. Good luck finding the perfect drug for you!

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 12:56:17 PMSubject: Re: Anti Fatigue Meds

Sharon,

Do you happen to remember any of the anti fatigue drugs you have been on? May I ask what caused you to stop taking them?

I am curious because of my severe fatigue......I do think no longer working helps.......I already miss working, I do and I want to go back.....If only it was "mind over matter" and I could PUSH through it all, but sadly, I cannot

Jen H

Re: NEW MEMBER introduction --dswentz

Welcome Deanna!We have another member from WA, too. Have you contacted Copaxone to see if they have a drug assistance program you would qualify for? We just recently had info posted here on the group about the HIGH cost of the new oral drug. It's going to be much higher than the current CRAB-T drugs. I was diagnosed at age 47 and was told by one doc that I was "too old" for MS. What the heck??? lol Unfortunately he was wrong;)Do you take anything for the fatigue? There are drugs available but they all have their drawbacks, of course. I have been on several of the anti-fatigue drugs but now I'm on none. I am able to manage my fatigue mostly without drugs. But then I no longer work so that makes a difference.I'm glad you found us!hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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I'm the same way with aspirin Sharon, even if it's got the enteric coating. It also gives me hives. My body reacts non casebookwise to any drug it takes me ages to work up the courage to swallow anything new. I recall in university, my dr gave me a few ritalin to help me keep awake during exams. I had 4 finals in 2 days. The darn pill knocked me out instead!

I never knew about using devils claws capsules. I do use it as a muscle rub. Not as good as 's though ... hugs, Cait

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Herbs won’t hurt you – manufactured drugs are

screwed up – look at the lawsuits on the tv commercials – we all

have fragile immune systems – manufactured meds put too much stress on

our bodies

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Fatigue Meds

I'm

the same way with aspirin Sharon, even if it's got the enteric coating.

It also gives me hives. My body reacts non casebookwise to any drug it

takes me ages to work up the courage to swallow anything new. I recall in

university, my dr gave me a few ritalin to help me keep awake during

exams. I had 4 finals in 2 days. The darn pill knocked me out

instead!

I

never knew about using devils claws capsules. I do use it as a muscle

rub. Not as good as 's though ... hugs, Cait