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Mesa border of Gilbert az

Also one that doesn't cause insomnia

November 2, 2018
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Members shared a wide range of stimulants and energy boosters they rely on, from prescription medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and... Read more

Members shared a wide range of stimulants and energy boosters they rely on, from prescription medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and Modafinil to everyday options like coffee, tea, soda, and supplements. Several members mentioned B-12, CoQ10, Rhodiola, and CBD-based blends as gentler alternatives, while others noted that caffeine from soda or tea works just as well without the side effects some prescriptions can bring. A recurring theme was finding a personal cutoff time for caffeine to avoid sleep disruption, with most members stopping intake by late afternoon.

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I've used every form of B12 there is (sublingual, lozenges, injections). I have problems metabolizing. I need to be on thyroid but I can't tolerate synthroid etc. Rhodiola didn't do anything for me. I'm not going to hijack this discussion so I'll just say I've tried everything. My problem is more economic than anything.

November 3, 2018
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Coffee, Pepsi - I do not recommend anyone be influenced by my awful habit of drinking soda. I just haven't found anything equal to huge amounts of high fructose corn syrup and caffeine. Wish I could. Don't know how long I can keep it up before I see my A1c number go up. Don't want that to happen,

Sometimes I use 5 hour energy, but it can make me very sleepy.
Kratom can be energizing but again you have to experiment to see how it affects you.

November 3, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I take Ritalin. Caffeine causes my TN to flare.

November 2, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I occassionally take modafinil as well, usually if im going to be doing some driving as it helps me focus. I break a tab into four small pieces, just a piece gives me a boost without the restlessness and insomnia

November 2, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I find a traditional black tea to be very good.

November 2, 2018

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