Cellcept fatigue and natural energy boosters

I saw my pulmonologist last Friday (he prescribes my Cellcept to keep my pulmonary vasculitis under control). I told him I have been experiencing fatigue since I started Cellcept last year and that the plaquenil, which my rheumy started me on in February, had not helped with that. (The Plaq is helping with skin and joint problems, though.)

The pulmo. said Cellcept can cause fatigue; I had not heard of that side effect before. I had just considered it part of my increasing lupus symptoms. The pulmo. recommends that I go to Whole Foods and find some natural supplements to boost energy (but no stimulants). I am to make a list of those that interest me, and email that list to him so he can make sure that they would be okay to take with my prescription meds.

I am clueless about natural supplements. I take a multi-vitamin, calcium and vitamin D, and capsules of vitamin E, flax seed and fish oil every day.

I know all of us suffer from fatigue to some degree or another. Do you take any supplements that are specifically designed to help your energy levels, and have they worked?

Thanks again to everyone for the existence of this board. I am making smarter decisions about my care due to the wonderful information shared here.

Laura

Hi Meph:

I've used both prednisone and provigil for my fatigue. I've not tried any natural supplements to help with my fatigue. I have to say that they provigil worked in the beginning for me pretty well. Now though, it's not working nearly as well. I'm guessing I've become tolerant of the medication.

I hope that you find something that helps with your fatigue. Just remember not to choose anything that will boost your immune system. Wishing you the best and I hope you feel better real soon.

Take care,

Barbara