Brian_D

I wanted to give everyone an update.  I saw my nurse practioner yesterday and told her about my extreme fatigue and lack of concentration.  I am currently on tafinlar/mekinist, keytruda, and undergoing radiation to both the spine and whole brain.  I asked her about adderall or other stimulants to help me get through the day at work and she said it is something I could try.  I got the prescription last night and have already taken it this morning.  I can definitely already tell a difference.  I feel more energized and focused.  My survival is obviously my main concern but my quality of life is also extremely important.  She started me on a very low dose and I hope this does the trick.  So far I am very encouraged and am excited to have some clarity and focus in my head – it has been a difficult few weeks.

I wanted to give everyone an update.  I saw my nurse practioner yesterday and told her about my extreme fatigue and lack of concentration.  I am currently on tafinlar/mekinist, keytruda, and undergoing radiation to both the spine and whole brain.  I asked her about adderall or other stimulants to help me get through the day at work and she said it is something I could try.  I got the prescription last night and have already taken it this morning.  I can definitely already tell a difference.  I feel more energized and focused.  My survival is obviously my main concern but my quality of life is also extremely important.  She started me on a very low dose and I hope this does the trick.  So far I am very encouraged and am excited to have some clarity and focus in my head – it has been a difficult few weeks.

I wanted to give everyone an update.  I saw my nurse practioner yesterday and told her about my extreme fatigue and lack of concentration.  I am currently on tafinlar/mekinist, keytruda, and undergoing radiation to both the spine and whole brain.  I asked her about adderall or other stimulants to help me get through the day at work and she said it is something I could try.  I got the prescription last night and have already taken it this morning.  I can definitely already tell a difference.  I feel more energized and focused.  My survival is obviously my main concern but my quality of life is also extremely important.  She started me on a very low dose and I hope this does the trick.  So far I am very encouraged and am excited to have some clarity and focus in my head – it has been a difficult few weeks.

Thank you for all of the fantastic feedback.  I realize it is a very personal decision.  Since the rec-urrence about a month of ago, I have given myself very little time to process what is going on.  I am stressed and as much as I would like to plow straight ahead, I just don't think I am mentally capable right now.  Does anyone have any medical insights, i.e. how does stress affect recovery?

Thank you for all of the fantastic feedback.  I realize it is a very personal decision.  Since the rec-urrence about a month of ago, I have given myself very little time to process what is going on.  I am stressed and as much as I would like to plow straight ahead, I just don't think I am mentally capable right now.  Does anyone have any medical insights, i.e. how does stress affect recovery?

Thank you for all of the fantastic feedback.  I realize it is a very personal decision.  Since the rec-urrence about a month of ago, I have given myself very little time to process what is going on.  I am stressed and as much as I would like to plow straight ahead, I just don't think I am mentally capable right now.  Does anyone have any medical insights, i.e. how does stress affect recovery?