what has worked for my post-viral fatigue

Since June 2024, I have been suffering from post-viral syndrome (aka long covid). These are recognised as more or less the same entity. With the same classic group of symptoms.

If you are like me, you might suffer from that horrendous afternoon fatigue. Where, after lunch your body starts to feel like lead and you are totally fatigued. I have suffered from this for the past 7 months. It's relentless.

I also started to suffer from extreme sleep disturbance, which means I cannot fall asleep easily, nor stay asleep. No matter what I try, that symptom persists.

However I want to tell you about something which has definitely worked for my brutal afternoon fatigue, just of late. It is a medication called modafinil. It is traditionally prescribed for narcolepsy, so it makes sense that it could also work for other related conditions.

I find that I only have to take one QUARTER of a 200mg tablet and within an hour or two, my fatigue starts to lift, including my mood actually. (that makes sense, as it is known to have a very weak interaction with the dopamine system) . After I take it, I am actually able to get things done. The effects last probably 6 hours or so.

I would advise taking it around noon, as if you take it too late in the day it can also interfere with your sleep, due to its wake promoting properties.

So for anyone who is suffering with the same horrible fatigue, I would honestly suggest trying this tablet. Give it a go for a few days, and see if it helps you. Will likely need it prescribed from your doctor. However if you are registered as suffering from long covid, I would suggest it's likely you will be prescribed it for a test.

I don't take it every day, but when I do it makes a huge difference to my energy.