Posts tagged with: Provigil

When words fail the writer

We all get there eventually, I guess. We all get to the point where you are just so blind with anger and frustration that you don’t even have words to... Read More

The problem with “and”

This basic thought has been bothering me all week but it’s such a fundamental “a-ha” moment for me, I feel compelled to record my discovery. It’s so simple it’s kind... Read More

It was a weird (but amazing) day

I’ve been feeling crappy. I cannot lie. I’m super run down. I would sleep 24 hours a day if that were remotely practical. My walking has been meh, even with... Read More

All drugs are not created equal

Color me informed. Many of you know that I’ve recently started taking Provigil (modafinil) for my MS-related fatigue. The drug isn’t technically approved for this use. It is technically approved... Read More

The daily Provigil balancing act

Learning the difference between feeling like I can do things and actually doing them and feeling the after effects is my current situation. Provigil makes me FEEL like I can... Read More

Drugs are super cheap at Costco…Forreal

OK. My mind is officially blown. I heard this week that my insurance appeal was denied. My doctor is trying a second level appeal but they aren’t hopeful. I find... Read More

My personal chemistry experiment

My life has become a chemistry experiment. I mean, on one hand, I guess that’s better than my life being a never ending loop of sleeping, working, trying to watch... Read More

Provigil vs. Baclofen

In the battle of provigil vs baclofen…One wakes me up. One knocks me out… Provigil is winning. I’m wide awake. It’s 4AM. And beginning to panic about the wasted day... Read More

Adventures with Provigil

I took my first dose of Provigil today. I’m not sure I loved it. I felt kind of tingly and buzzy all day. Of course, I sort of forgot to... Read More