Martin:
I noticed the same problem early in my "career." I may be imagining it but
a combination of Gingko and Ginseng seems to help me. I take a "Your Life"
Brand Gingko with breakfast and lunch. Then I take a Solgar American
Ginseng with lunch. This seems to ward off the sleepiness I used to get in
the afternoons.
Please note the brand names. I have tried different brands with much less
success. My sister (who is perfectly healthy) complained that Ginseng kept
her awake at night if she took it in the evening. I will definitely have
insomnia if I take Gingko in the evening. Beware, Gingko might give you
headaches.
Ron Reiner (49/2)
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Parkinson's Information Exchange On Behalf Of Martin K Bayne
>Sent: Monday, May 05, 1997 7:51 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN
>Subject: This $%*#! Fatigue
>
>When I was first diagnosed with PD 3 yrs ago at age 44 I thought, "Gee,
>this ain't so bad. So I've got some tremors, a weird arm swing and tend
>to drag my foot. I can live with this. Think of all the poor blokes like
>Christopher Reeves who REALLY have it bad."
>
>Then, about two months ago, I was introduced to a gentleman by the name
>of Mr. Fatigue. Now it seems the two of us are inseparable. We travel
>everywhere together. You'd think we were best buddies.
>
>Truth is...I can't shake the creep. He's on me like a cheap suit, and
>he's got the tenacity of a pit bull and the persistence of a life
>insurance salesman. And he's making my life *miserable*.
>
>Do any of you fellow travelers have any suggestions?
>
>Martin Bayne [log in to unmask] 150 mg sinemet 6 X day & 30 mg paxil
>
>
