There are many out there who claim to be able to cure ME/CFS but I think that most sufferers would say that there is no cure; they merely learn to cope with the symptoms one by one, with whatever means necessary.
But, maybe things have changed and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I recently began a new drug program, initiated by my GP. The drug, known as Pregabalin, is an anti-epileptic that has had some success with sufferers, even reducing the majority of symptoms in a lucky few. The key with the drug is to titrate it slowly to a level where it is effective. I have been on the lowest dose of 150 mg a day, for a month now and have just been given the go ahead to increase it to the next level.
Within a few days of initially taking the drug I noticed an improvement and even managed to go shopping with my sister for an hour. Something that I haven't been able to do for over a year. Sadly, the improvement only lasted for about a week, but I am optimistic that this initial improvement indicates that the drug will be effective when set at the correct level for me.
I will keep you informed of my progress. If there are any other sufferers out there on this drug program, please feel free to pass on your own review.
But, maybe things have changed and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I recently began a new drug program, initiated by my GP. The drug, known as Pregabalin, is an anti-epileptic that has had some success with sufferers, even reducing the majority of symptoms in a lucky few. The key with the drug is to titrate it slowly to a level where it is effective. I have been on the lowest dose of 150 mg a day, for a month now and have just been given the go ahead to increase it to the next level.
Within a few days of initially taking the drug I noticed an improvement and even managed to go shopping with my sister for an hour. Something that I haven't been able to do for over a year. Sadly, the improvement only lasted for about a week, but I am optimistic that this initial improvement indicates that the drug will be effective when set at the correct level for me.
I will keep you informed of my progress. If there are any other sufferers out there on this drug program, please feel free to pass on your own review.