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Rrms
Copoxone
Hair colorist
Single mom hairdresser
Miserable
Bedridden

June 2
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Are you asking about Adderall XR for MS fatigue? It sounds like life is really overwhelming right now — managing RRMS, Copaxone, and working as a single mom hairdresser is a lot. That kind of exhaustion on top of MS fatigue is no joke.

Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine extended-release) is sometimes prescribed Show Full Answer

Are you asking about Adderall XR for MS fatigue? It sounds like life is really overwhelming right now — managing RRMS, Copaxone, and working as a single mom hairdresser is a lot. That kind of exhaustion on top of MS fatigue is no joke.

Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine extended-release) is sometimes prescribed off-label for MS fatigue. Some MyMSTeam members have reported it helps them, but results vary from person to person. There are some important things to know:

- It's a Schedule 2 controlled substance, meaning dependency and abuse risks are real
- Research on stimulants for MS fatigue shows mixed results — they don't always outperform a placebo
- Doctors typically try non-medication strategies first

It's really worth having an honest conversation with your neurologist about your current quality of life. Being bedridden as a working single mom is serious, and your doctor needs the full picture to help find what works best for you.

June 2

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