ME/CFS
Outcome unclear
ME/CFS with chronic fatigue and migraines; Ritalin stopped, Focalin untried
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Last post
- Jun 2025
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
my doctor said there’s not really any treatment for CFS other than stimulants.
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Summary
A Reddit user with chronic fatigue and migraines had taken duloxetine for years, which they said stabilised their mood, and used rizatriptan as needed. A dysautonomia specialist recommended stimulants for the fatigue; they stopped Ritalin immediately because of tense muscles, nausea and insomnia. They had not yet tried the alternative, Focalin, and worried about drug interactions. Their doctor had said stimulants were the only CFS treatment.
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What they tried
Their words about each treatment
- Duloxetine · Helped
I’ve been on an SNRI (Duloxetine) for years now and it’s really helpful for stabilizing my mood.
In context ↗ - Rizatriptan · Not said
I also get migraines and my rescue medicine is Rizatriptan
In context ↗ - Ritalin · Worse
I tried out Ritalin and immediately stopped due to side effects like tense muscles, nausea, insomnia, etc.
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Adverse events
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)“I tried out Ritalin and immediately stopped due to side effects like tense muscles, nausea, insomnia, etc.” In context ↗ Side effects
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Headaches & migraine
I also get migraines and my rescue medicine is Rizatriptan
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