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Fatigue became a major problem for Jeff late last summer. In addition to several other supplements he added a b complex called B-100. We purchase it at GNC. On his current routine of vitamins, supplements, etc. the fatigue is no longer a problem. Lisa Carper >Fatigue is very common in PD. I have seen on this list that a good B complex >supplement is beneficial. Don't just limit it to B-12. There were some >studies about fatigue that I reported on when talking about depression. > >A study found that 58% of PD patients said, "Fatigue is among my three most >disabling symptoms" Fatigue was hghly correlated with depression. It was >also found that 67% said "Fatigue with PD was different in quality or >severity" than that experienced beforFatigue is very common in PD. There >were some studies about fatigue that I reported on when talking about >depression. > >A study found that 58% of PD patients said, "Fatigue is among my three most >disabling symptoms" Fatigue was highly correlated with depression. It was >also found that 67% said "Fatigue with PD was different in quality or >severity" than that experienced before diagnosis. Fatigue was not correlated >with disease severity. > >This says that over half had fatigue associated with depression. If other >symptoms of depression also exist then talk to you doctor about it. > Depression can be treated. > >Regards, >Alan Bonander >Age 55, Diag 11 yrs, liquid meds, pallidotomy >[log in to unmask] > > --