Multiple Sclerosis and Provigil

I went to a self help group for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society where we all discussed the various medications and supplements we were taking to manage multiple sclerosis.

One of the attendees indicated (after a recent visit to well-known Dr. Elliott Frohman) that was going to:

- quit taking Provigil
- start doubling up on her Acetyl L-Carnitine/Alpha-Lipoic Acid combo from Bronson Laboratories

I found this be a very interesting way to deal with multiple sclerosis. Provigil is one of my must-have medications because it helps my think clearer and have more energy. However, Provigil is a drug -- most all drugs have side effects. Plus, Provigil is costly. Everything surrounding multiple sclerosis medications seems to be expensive and I don't need another negative side effect.

The best news is that since I have heard this suggestion, I have stopped taking Provigil and ramped up on ALC/ALA. It seems to be working - I am functioning fine. I may even be doing better in terms of mobility and mental clarity!

Multiple Sclerosis and yet another drug!

I am anti-drug whenever possible. However, there comes a point that I need help and I need to look to pharmaceuticals to help manage the side effects of multiple sclerosis.

I have had a prescription for Provigil for quite some time and I would take a quarter of a pill occasionally. However, I am not a big fan of drugs and when I only want to take what I absolutely need when I have to take them. Up until now, I don't think I understood how Provigil can help how I deal with multiple sclerosis every day.

I have been suffering from (what I call) a foggy brain for quite some time. Sometimes it is worse than others but recently it became everyday. I take 4-amino pyridine daily -- I thought this was for the foggy brain (and mobility and generally feeling good/normal). However, my foggy brain was still present and this is one thing I can not stand with multiple sclerosis.

My fabulous friend Mo reminded me that I had Provigil and that should help clear my mind so I could think better. I have been hesitant to take this drug as others have reported it makes them race a little unnaturally once in their body (think speed). However, I am almost desperate. My fogginess is almost to the point of nausea so I started taking about 50mg daily.

Wow - what a difference!! Multiple sclerosis seems a little more manageable with this drug in my body!!!