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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Phillis asks

Q: I was diagnosed with FMS about 6 years ago. I am exhausted all the time.Would Allderal help?

I was formerly a Medical Office Manager, for 26 years. Also ran 3 miles a night, taught jazz, tap, aerobics until I was 41 years old. Was still running until I was about 51 years old. After many tests and blood work, a positive ANA began even more tests until nothing was left but FMS. I am in constant pain, exhausted, can't sleep most nights, not the 8 hours anyway.  I took Provigil when I was working due to insurance for Rx. After I had to quit my last Med. Office and Insurance Processor stint, my job loss left a minus of $46,000. In our income.  I am on Ritalin now and does not do much good.  I cannot concentrate on reading or anything like that. I use to be quit glib to the point of verbosity sometimes. Now, that fibrofog has taken control most of the time. My husband of 42 years does all he can to help and understand but I know this gets to him at times.

 

I do not know much about Allderal but do you think it would help if I could get my Pain Management doctor prescribe it.

Thanks for your attention;

 

Phillis M. Forster

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
2/18/09 9:04pm

Phillis

 

I am not sure if Adderall would be of help to you. This would be something you would  need to discuss with your doctor. At the present time, Adderall is used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy, but, sometimes doctors will prescribe medications for a condition other than those they are approved for.

 

Your physician would be the best place to start.

 

For more information: Adderall and Adderall XR

 

Please let us know how everything works out.

 

Eileen

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