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My Aunt had MS and I have a cousin who has it.

I too am recently diagnosed and started Rebif in October. Not a big deal I was scared of needles as well but its easy. Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.

Our MS walk is tomorrow and I will be participating along with fund raising. Our local chapter has been nothing but great anytime I have needed anything. Maybe you guys that are having trouble just haven't found someone at the chapter that you can connect with. I hope everything turns out well for y...

Thanks for the info Sophia! I have not been able to find that balance yet. I try to do too much and then I am out of commission for a few days. I think my wife is starting to figure it out a little and she tries to slow me down. Its all so new to me yet hopefully I'll figure it out!

Hey, I too have had a really hard time with fatigue. My Dr tried to get me on provigil but the ins denied it. She has recently put me on Ritalin for the time being til I can do a sleep study. It seems to be working somewhat. As long as I stay busy its fine but as soon as I sit to rest I just wanna g...

Glad I found this post. I have extreme fatigue. I am trying to get on medication for it but my insurance will not provide for provigil or nuvigil. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? Also, I know what you mean about other people not understanding your fatigue. My wife doesn't even understan...

Hi everybody, I was dianosed with MS in Oct of 09 and I am having extreme fatigue. My Dr recommended that I try nuvigil but my insurance wouldn't pay for it. Now I have to do a sleep study to try and get on provigil but I can't do it until mid May. I am curious to know what other medications or trea...