Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy) Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy)
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faeroe347 Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 4 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe faeroe347 ▼ First Symptom: 05/09 Dx: 09/10

Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy) Report

The "yo-yo" effect, as described by a patient, was the resulting experience of alternating bouts of sleepiness and higher levels of energy from use of a treatment.

What we've learned from patients who report Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy)

Symptom severities

Severe	1
Mild	4

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Yo-yo effect (alternating sleepiness and energy)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)	2
Liothyronine (T3)	1

Last updated: May 22, 2013