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Fatigue Symptom Report

Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. It is different from drowsiness which is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue. Read more...Click to read more below


What we've learned

Symptom Severities

Fatigue severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Fatigue

Treatments Patients Take For Fatigue
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
51 2% Wheelchair (powered): 2%
29 1% BiPAP Humidifier: 1%
21 1% Wheelchair (manual): 1%
20 1% Modafinil: 1%
12 1% CoQ10: 1%
11 1% Non-invasive Ventilator: 1%
8 0% Vitamin B: 0%
8 0% Walker: 0%
8 0% Walking Stick/Cane: 0%
6 0% Home modification (Ramp, Lift): 0%
6 0% Vitamin B12 Injection: 0%
5 0% Leg braces: 0%
5 0% Oxygen Therapy: 0%
4 0% Lift chair: 0%
4 0% Methylphenidate: 0%
4 0% Multivitamins: 0%
4 0% Vitamin B Complex: 0%
3 0% Alpha Lipoic Acid: 0%
3 0% Amantadine: 0%
3 0% Creatine Monohydrate: 0%
3 0% Deep breathing and relaxation: 0%
3 0% Hospital Bed: 0%
3 0% Nebulizer Treatment device: 0%
3 0% Riluzole: 0%
3 0% Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin): 0%
3 0% Vitamin C: 0%
3 0% Zolpidem: 0%
2 0% Ensure: 0%
2 0% Feeding Tube: 0%
2 0% PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: 0%
2 0% Pulse oximeter: 0%
2 0% Pyridostigmine: 0%
2 0% Rest: 0%
2 0% Tub transfer bench: 0%
1 0% Acetaminophen: 0%
1 0% Amitriptyline: 0%
1 0% Ankle-Foot Orthosis AFO: 0%
1 0% Apitherapy: 0%
1 0% Aspirin: 0%
1 0% Baclofen: 0%
1 0% B Complex 50: 0%
1 0% BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator: 0%
1 0% Cerefolin: 0%
1 0% Cough assist vest: 0%
1 0% Eszopiclone: 0%
1 0% Fluvoxamine: 0%
1 0% Gabapentin: 0%
1 0% Ginseng: 0%
1 0% Green Tea: 0%
1 0% Healthy meal shake: 0%
1 0% High protein beverage mix: 0%
1 0% Ibuprofen: 0%
1 0% Korean Ginseng: 0%
1 0% Mass Hyper Dyn: 0%
1 0% Minocycline: 0%
1 0% Montelukast: 0%
1 0% Motorized scooter/chair: 0%
1 0% Rolling Walker: 0%
1 0% Shower/tub chair with transfer bench: 0%
1 0% Super B Complex: 0%
1 0% Urinary Catheter: 0%
1 0% Ventilator: 0%
1 0% Vitamin B Complex High Potency: 0%
1 0% Water: 0%
1 0% Xango: 0%

Report created on November 20, 2009.