Add symptoms and treatment

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Avatar n tn I have suffered from ADD symptoms as a result of my drug and alcohol use a decade ago. I have been on many ADD and anti depressant meds but all to no avail except with Wellbutrin XR and somewhat with Concerta. The Wellbutrin worked amazingly well a long time ago but stopped shortly after I took a small sip of hard liquor. My doctors are perplexed by this but that is the only explanation I can come up with.
219373 tn?1274921434 just prior to having her testing in which she was diagnosed with these she was on adderall for suspected ADD and the adderall was very effective for her concentration and focus, making schoolwork and chores etc much less stressful and frustrating. after her testing i was told she definalty does not have ADD and the aspergers is making her loose focus and have trouble with concentration etc. she was taken off the adderall and has not been doing nearly as well.
220090 tn?1379167187 scattered thinking, restlestness, memory problems, inattention to details, lack of ability to finish tasks without jumping into other things, total lack of focus....and just about all the other symptoms of ADD...or something eerily similar. Does "aging" cause ADD??? Really??? Not that I have ever read anywhere. Funny how a good number of us just 'coincidentally' seem to develop a boatload of nasty problems right after finishing tx.
140437 tn?1215109742 Sorry, forgot to mention, treatment and side effects really vary on an individual basis, those are just some possibilities, not meant to scare you.
Avatar f tn now with that said i have been trying to get treatment for my add and feel like my treatment options are based around my past addiction. i was diagnosed with add in highschool and put on vyvanse for about a year (my parents thought i was too young to be taking stimulants so they took me off it). it worked amazingly with focus and keeping my racing thoughts organized.
Avatar m tn Ever since I was little I've always had to have my feet or hands moving at all times(still do). I'm always distracted by every little thing and I can't never focus on hardly anything. And I always blurt out random things or speak when I'm always hyper-ish.
Avatar f tn Later, after high school I went to another psychiatrist who diagnosed me with ADD and put me on different drugs such as concerta, basically ritlan. It worked really well, but I think it was concerta that was too strong and all forms of ritlan gave me insomnia issues, but still, that was the best I have ever felt in my life, or should I say the most normal I have ever felt.
Avatar f tn Hi I just had a phone call from the doctor saying there is an opening to go on treatment next week, how bad can the symptoms get and are they hard to control. There are a lot of things I do need to do everyday as I am the only one with a license in the family I do all the driving, I am also studying, and I have a 3 mon old daughter to look after. What are some ways of coping.
Avatar n tn Whether you would then get treatment depends on the test results, your symptoms, whether or not the doctor listens to your symptoms, and whether or not your doctor knows how to order and interpret thyroid tests.
Avatar f tn A person can have both ADD and schizophrenia. The medications used to treat ADD can worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia but they can be used within a psychiatrist's discretion as long as the effects are monitored for. Ask your psychiatrist more about why they came to these conclusions to begin with.
Avatar f tn The doctor will have a checklist and should be able to tell you if ADD is your problem or if there is another cause for your symptoms. Also, a psychiatrist is better trained to know whether or not you are just trying to get drugs or truly need them for a medical problem. If your doctor does not take your symptoms seriously, you should find another doctor. By the way, a psychiatrist is an MD and seeing one does not mean you are crazy so please get the treatment you need!
Avatar f tn Is there any way to add MS symptoms that aren't on your list? For example, one of my worst ones is itching, so I'd like to add it. Thanks!
Avatar n tn on Wednesday and they basically told me, in an aloof way, just deal with the symptoms. They said there is no real way to test my hormone levels and all they would really do is put me on birth control in order to control my cycle. My doc. of 11 years told me a year ago when I started my anxiety attacks, that there's no way I'm going through the change. It just amazes me how many docs. have different opinions hence, my previous post on www.womentowomen.com...
1047522 tn?1258145704 Would it be possible to add a liver function tracker for those of us with chronic liver issues (i.e. cirrhosis, Gilbert's disease, etc)? Using the one for Hep C can be misleading to anyone who has access to your information (esp family members who tend to panic when they see something they weren't expecting). Thanks for your consideration.
Avatar n tn t really realize you did then you start to lie. And once you find that way out, then you keep doing it. Here are Adult ADD symptoms - see if they fit. Can Adults Have ADHD? By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Attention deficit disorder is not just a childhood disorder. Adults can be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well.
Avatar f tn Can a neurlogist treat people with ocd and add? and does it work for everyone? How long does this treatment take?
Avatar f tn Two very good books that I recommend a lot. The first is fairly easy to read due to its format and covers a lot of ground from meds to discipline to school. Its - "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley. , The second book is much larger. It probably is aimed more at teachers as it goes into a lot of teaching techniques. Its - Sandra Rief’s "How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD" I got them both via Amazon. Best Wishes.
Avatar f tn Out of control lie and stealing (aggressive behavior) from his family and friends, the ones that love him. Will not work or look for work in 4 years, will not sleep or sleep all day, mood up one min and down the other. no Guilt on what he has done. Will not shower. He is doing more Drug abuse (weed) Is this the symptom of Bipolar ? Will Out patient help ? What can his family do? he has no medical Ins. Who will help with no Med Ins.
Avatar f tn Hello All, I have just started going to the Mental Health folks here at my Air Force Base for multiple issues (sleeping problems, anxiety in certain situations, difficulty concentrating for periods of time, ect...). My question is, I know that both ADD and GAD have pretty much the same symptoms, can I have both or can their be a miss diagnosis of either one.
Avatar f tn So is this ADD?? And if so, would taking stimulants improve my case?? It also sounds that I have OCD, I started taking Citalopram a month ago, would stimulant drugs worsen my OCD?
459210 tn?1237381603 my question is this, how do you get tested for add? where do you get tested? and which doctor gives you add medicine if you need it? what is the test like ? do they just ask questions? i know i have it and it would be nice to read a book...
Avatar n tn my son is 13 now..when he was in 3rd grade, his teacher told me she thought he had symptoms of ADD..his pedicatian prescribed strattera...he took it for a yr...I took him off because of the weight loss and his personality changed....he has taken phosphatidylserine/dmae and omega-3 fish oil...to help him focus..he does get easily distracted...I have not taken him to a pyschiatrist for further testing...this year he is in 8th grade and struggling in school...I have read about L-tyrosine..