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Any experience with Post-exertion Malaise (PEM) symptom of Long Covid?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: May 6 9:02pm | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your response. I am curious, how does the ADHD medication help with energy? I will definitely check into acupuncture. I am working diligently to figure out an activity level that allows me to manage my life without a crash. The last crash was tough….
Thank you again, you have offered great suggestions for me to consider with my physician.
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ADHD medication is a stimulant, that’s why they are controlled. So it can give a boost of energy in addition to helping with executive function.
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I have had long COVID for 3 years. PEM is the worst and it is a big symptom I have experienced. I wake up feeling poisoned and that is inflammation and PEM. I have taken Vyvanse (ADHD) medication for many years and it does help. I do not know how it helps, biologically, but when I wake up, I drink a full glass of water, mixed with Emergen-C, take my Vyvanse, Cymbalta (lowest dose 30 mg.) and Gabapentin. Within an hour or so of taking my medications and hydrating, I am able to do some things. The issue is that this is everyday. I know that if I do too much, I will pay for it the next day. I have to live in the day and do what I can and try and not think too much about tomorrow. That being said, it is always in the back of my mind. You would definitely want to make sure you have no heart issues if you are taking Vyvanse. I know that people also take Wellbutrin for ADHD, however I have no experience with it. I got so depressed and hopeless, that my psychiatrist suggested the Cymbalta. It is an SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor). It has helped. Hang in there!