Any Post-Ops diagnosed with Ideopathic Hypersomnia? What Meds work best?

Hi everyone! I am 3 1/2 years post-op and have complained to my MD for several years now about severe fatigue and sleepiness. I was finally diagnosed with Ideopathic Hypersomnia, meaning I am sleepy and they don't know why. I was started on 200 mg Provigil daily, with little result. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this condidtion? If so, what has worked best for you? Especially for you other post-ops, since we are now 'wired' a bit differently. I am struggling to find decent information about this condition and wanted to hear from other post-ops that might be in the same boat. Thanks in advance for your responses! Also, as I said, I am 3 1/2 yrs post-op and have gained back about 20 lbs, without really changing my lifestyle. My MD seems to think that the old metabolism is catching back up with me b/c of the unusual sleep issues, so I am anxious to wake up and get some energy back! Jennifer

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