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Re: Just a real sleepy guy...

Posted by firesong on August 19, 2003 at 18:03:04:

In Reply to: Just a real sleepy guy... posted by JASG on August 13, 2003 at 18:42:06:

Hello there JASG.
I have also been diagnosed with IH. It is a bit frustrating at times to be diagnosed with a basic case of "I don't know" but yes you're really sleepy and it's a physical disorder. I used to be on provigil and it worked great for a long time. It stopped working as well and now I'm taking Concerta and it's working great. Concerta and Adderall are both long acting forms of what most people have heard of as ritalin. There seem to be no side effects for me. I can actually stay awake most of the day if I take a nap.

I really have no idea how you can do as much as you do! WOW!!! Ask your doctor about the possibility of trying other meds and you may find some relief. On the other hand, make sure you get enough sleep at night too. Don't consider your medication some cool tool to cheat yuorself of the necessary 8-9 hours of sleep each night.

Windsong

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