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I am looking for recommendations for an energy drink or supplement to help with the extreme fatigue I have been feeling lately. I hat to spend a lot of money I don't have for something that doesn't work. I am looking for something that maybe folks who work out at the gym would use. I am not looking for red bull or energy drinks you get at the gas station. :-)

August 20, 2015
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Members responded to a question about energy drinks and supplements for extreme fatigue by strongly cautioning against energy drinks,... Read more

Members responded to a question about energy drinks and supplements for extreme fatigue by strongly cautioning against energy drinks, explaining they create a false sense of energy followed by a crash that fuels a dependency cycle. Several members shared that they have found meaningful improvement with specific vitamins and minerals, most commonly magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins especially B12, omega-3 fish oil, CoQ10, and SAMe, with some noting that protein shakes and careful attention to nutrition also helped boost energy without stimulants. A recurring theme was the importance of managing expectations, as even with the right supplements many members emphasized they still experience fatigue and must pace themselves carefully to avoid flare-ups.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I believe an energy drink will send you on a false sense of energy and then you'll come crashing down needing another energy drink and the cycle goes on and on. I take a multi vitamin, D, Magneseum, fish oil and made a great improvement with energy. Still can't pretend I'm super woman cause there will be hell to pay.

August 21, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Best supplements I've found to help with fatigue in particular is magnesium, Vit B complex and omega 3. I've been taking them for about a month now aswell as my Vit D which I've been on much longer. I've seen a great improvement in my fatigue.

August 20, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am seeing some improvement with protein shakes. I have difficulty getting enough protein so I recently added protein shakes in and I am slowly see improvement. My naturopath also had me start several supplements to help with energy production. I take shots that she makes up for me that have magnesium, b12, folate and b complex. I than take CoQ10, tyrosine, SAMe and Omega 3-6-9 oil. If you were to just try 2 of these I suggest starting with CoQ10 and SAMe. These are well established suplements for boosting energy.

August 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Plenty of black coffee ๐Ÿ˜Š

August 21, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take vitamin B-12 sublingual (under the tongue) it helps me somewhat

August 21, 2015

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