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mud

Updated 11mo ago

Asking for Help with Lupus Fatigue

How do I go about talking to my doctor's about giving me something to help with the lack of energy I have from lupus?

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Rene5121

2y

Iam right here with you I would love to know to
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TrixNY

2y

I have no idea what that could be, but if there is something I would be very interested.
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mud

2y

I have read where other ppl with lupus have been prescribed Adderall for energy.
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TrixNY

2y

I have an Rx for Adderall to help with brain fog, but it doesn’t help much with energy, for me anyway.
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Laila11

2y

I’ve tried Adderall to help with the fatigue, but all it did was make me jittery. Everyone reacts differently though! I’ve been taking 5-HTP which seems to help a bit.
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Missa526

2y

I just drink coffee lol. And take naps. It's so rough. My 💜 goes out to you.
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Lynda777

2y

I have attention deficit disorder and take Ritalin. It does help with the fatigue and lack of energy and brain fog but then I do too much physically and regret it.
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Rave

2y

Get your thyroid and anemia levels checked that could contribute to a lack of energy. Try to exercise and take vitamins. I don’t believe in taking things that will cognitively distort your mood and brain if you don’t need to. Try drinking tea and holistic methods.
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Crabby279

2y

I find that if you have a great relationship with your doctor that asking for something to increase your energy levels should be as simple as saying "I feel x will help me best, even if it is a short term solution." I have recently gone back on plaquenil in this manner. Several years ago, I had stopped it due to concern it was causing my frequent nosebleeds as well as the out of pocket cost without insurance or a job meant I couldn't afford it. Here we are today, I am still having random nosebleeds so I have been slowly reintroducing some medication that has worked out for my life. I am doing this while tapering my prednisone, so that is also helpful.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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