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I suffer severe chronic fatigue and can barely stay awake i also suffer from pots syndrome. can they treat the fatigue with add type medication?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Maybe: You should be evaluated for Narcolepsy. Also, sleep apnea should be ruled out. A ritalin (methylphenidate) like drug may help you but I would't go down that road without a full evaluation!

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

I suffer severe chronic fatigue and can barely stay awake i also suffer from pots syndrome. can they treat the fatigue with add type medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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