Posted by JanetR on April 18, 2000, at 19:55:20
In reply to Chronic fatigue and ADs?, posted by Liza on April 18, 2000, at 12:09:23
> I've struggled with bouts of chronic fatigue for a
> number of years now and was recently prescribed first
> Celexa and then Effexor XR in an attempt to battle
> recent depression. My doctor also tried a thyroid drug
> in an attempt to give me some energy. Without fail,
> everything I have tried has made me even more tired, to
> the point of not being able to function at all. So I
> am worse off with the AD than without it.
>
> Has anyone had a problem with chronic fatigue prior
> to taking an AD? Does anyone have any suggestions?
> I'm ready to give up on ADs. Any help would be much
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> LizaDear Liza, I had a similar problem to yours. Chronic tiredness which worsened with ADs.Then as a result of describing other symptons on the board, I discovered that what I had was noninattention deficit disorder. It's ADD without hyper-activity and very common in women. Are you also scatterbrained, disorganised, can't balance your bank account etc.? If you are, it's worthing looking up the ADD sites, especially ADD and women. I've been taking ritalin for two weeks now and I'm not nearly so tired as I used to be. There is still room for improvement energy-wise but at least I feel I'm on the right track. Good Luck < Jan
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