ME/CFS
Mild → no benefit
Horrible fatigue and suspected ME/CFS, still drained despite Adderall and energy drinks
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Mild (working or studying, with limits)
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Last post
- Aug 2024
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
I think I also have chronic fatigue syndrome. Haven’t been diagnosed but my sister has it.
In context ↗ - At worst: Mild
So while I’m utterly exhausted, at least I can form complete sentences, drive, etc.
In context ↗ - Now: No benefit
I have ADD but adderall doesn’t help my fatigue. It helps my focus and concentration.
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Read from 8 of their posts and comments; links to the 6 this page draws on
Summary
A Reddit user in r/chronicfatigue described horrible fatigue, undiagnosed but suspected CFS, as their sister has it. Adderall, taken for ADD, helped focus but not exhaustion, and Oxyshred energy drinks were needed to get through workdays and drive home. They exercised, ate healthily and tried for eight hours of sleep but stayed drained; good sleep helped when possible.
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What they tried
Also tried
adderall· Helpedoxyshred energy drinks· Helpedprednisone· Not saidworkout· Not saideating relatively healthy· Not said
Their words about each treatment
- adderall · Helped
I take adderall for ADD which helps my concentration and focus
In context ↗ - oxyshred energy drinks · Helped
Oxyshred is good! Has vitamins too.
In context ↗ - prednisone · Not said
in my early 20s and was on prednisone to push thru!
In context ↗ - workout · Not said
workout / eat relatively healthy and try to get at least 8 hours of sleep
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Their path
How ill they were on the ME/CFS severity scale, estimated from what they describe at each point, in the order they describe; they don’t give enough times to place each step. Hover or tap a point. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were |
|---|---|---|
| onset | chronic, unexplained fatigue while workingI’ve never been diagnosed with CFS but have horrible fatigue.In context ↗ | Mild |
| 2024-08-14 | still drained by work; good sleep helps when they get itYeah if I can get my optimal hours I feel so much better ... But with work and everything it’s usually impossible.In context ↗ | Mild |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Sleep problems
try to get at least 8 hours of sleep but I’m so drained
In context ↗ - Mast cell (MCAS) & allergies
I used to get really bad stress hives (like couldn’t even talk or eat because I was so inflamed outside and inside) in my early 20s
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