# Fatigue

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029>\
**Category:** Everyday living\
**Created:** [5 March 2016 18:14 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029 "2016-03-05T18:14:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bostick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Bostick](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Bostick)\
**Post date:** [5 March 2016 18:14 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029/1 "2016-03-05T18:14:20Z")

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Hello.

i am suffering from severe fatigue.

Does anyone take any medication for this, such as modanifil or amantadine?

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**Author:** ![catwomanCarole58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@catwomanCarole58](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/catwomanCarole58)\
**Post date:** [5 March 2016 20:44 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029/2 "2016-03-05T20:44:58Z")

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i have just started amantadine again.

i tried it early on (about 8 years ago) but it did nothing for me.

i asked my ms nurse if i could have modafinil - no chance but i have started amantadine again.

it is so vexing that modafinil can’t be prescribed for ms because it gets pretty desperate being so weary.

makes me feel like looking for a drug dealer!

mad old bird trying to score!

only kidding i haven’t got the energy.

carole x

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**Author:** ![he\_funk](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/he_funk/32/2530_2.png) [@he\_funk](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/he_funk)\
**Post date:** [6 March 2016 01:15 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029/3 "2016-03-06T01:15:53Z")

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Hi

I think getting modafinil is victim to the post code lottery, as we can get it here in Sheffield, though they certainly don’t hand it out. I started a couple years ago & it can help a lot, though some days Itake it & it doesn’t seem to have done anything. I’ve heard that it becomes less effective over time, so I’m limiting how often I take it, and save it for days when I know I’m going to be doing a lot. Ask your neuro if it’s available where you are.

In terms of general tips for fatigue, it’s worth making a note of things that leave you more fatigued or having more energy. For example, diet can make a big difference, and I know there’s certain foods that will leave me feeling drained & lethargic, like white bread or fatty meat.

Dan

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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [14 March 2016 10:58 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/fatigue/9029/4 "2016-03-14T10:58:45Z")

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I am really struggling…what side effects do you get with amantadine ? is it worth a go? I am working 5 days a week and i lose my energy by mid morning and I get worse as the week goes on.

Coffee doesn’t seem to help much.

Thanks