What's in your Arsenal?


You know it's kind of crazy, when I was a kid my mom could hardly get me to take anything — not even if I had a headache. Now I take at the least 14 pills a day, plus the extras I might have to take to relieve my symptoms, etc. and I am always looking to incorporate more.

Things I take daily:

  • Biotin 10,000mcg with Keratin 100mg, once a day in the A.M.
    • I started taking Biotin when my hair started falling out and after approximately two weeks it stopped the hair loss, I also read that a dose of 300mg (I take 10mg) is helpful in Progressive MS. 
  • Magnesium 250mg, once in the P.M.
    • My legs had been killing me (bringing me to the point of tears) and I figured why not, so far so good. Helps with spasticity, spasms, tremors, etc. 
  • Green Tea Extract with Hoodia 315mg/25mg, once in the A.M.
  • Omega 3-6-9 800mg/380mg/300mg, twice a day, once in the A.M. and once in the P.M.
  • Paxil (Paroxetine) 10mg, once in the A.M.
    • Yep, its my anti-crazy go to! LOL
  • Tecfidera (Dimethyl Fumarate) 240mg, twice daily, once in the A.M. and once in the P.M.
    • My choice DMD.
  • Turmeric Curcumin 500mg, once in the A.M.
    • Supposed to alleviate pain and inflammation.
  • Vitamin A 8000IU, once daily in the P.M.
  • Vitamin B12 1500mcg, twice  a day, once in the A.M. and once in the P.M.
  • Vitamin D3 5000IU, two (10,000IU) daily in the A.M.
    • I have a Vitamin D deficiency.
  • Vitamin E 400IU, once daily in the A.M.

Things I take as needed:

  • Aspirin 81mg.
    • Used occasionally to relieve the flushing that my DMD can sometimes cause.
  • Dramamine/Meclizine 50mg.
    • Very helpful to reduce dizziness and vertigo.
  • Ibuprofen 400mg-800mg.
    • My current choice of pain management.
  • Imodium (Loperamide) 2mg-4mg.
  • Pepto-Bismol Caplets (Bismuth Subsalicylate) 262mg-524mg. (not pictured)

Things I have considered/considering:

  • CoQ10
  • Marijuana
    • If only it were legal in my state for any purpose (medical or recreational) but unfortunately it is not. It is supposed to help spasticity and manage pain, etc.
  • Probiotic

Update 08/01/2017:

I no longer take Paxil and I have started taking...
  • Zanaflex 4mg, prescribed every 8hrs (as needed).
    • I couldn't stand the spasticity in my legs any longer and I was losing sleep because of it.
  • Melatonin 3mg, fast dissolve.
    • I can't sleep without it.

Update 09/15/2018:

I was prescribed Gabapentin in May to help with nerve pain, unfortunately I had an adverse reaction to it, so in August I began taking... 
  • Elavil 50mg, prescribed 1 tablet at bedtime.
    • So far it has been amazing -- Nerve pain has gone from 0 to 80% controlled. The only con is that it makes my fatigue worse.
Disclaimer: 
I am not a Medical Professional, I can only tell you about my own experiences and choices. Although we can relate, my experience with Multiple Sclerosis will be different from yours. Talk to your Physician before making any decisions (that is what they are there for right).