Adderall for brain injury

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Avatar f tn My Dr prescribed me Adderall for managing cognitive symptoms and processing speed deficits from my TBI. It fairly common. I can multitask and have much less nuerofatigue.
807506 tn?1248649733 I had a mild form of cataplexy. I didn't even know I had it until I started the Xyrem! I used to take adderall but my blood pressue started going up. I read were they didn't even prescribe it in Canada d/t the side effects on your heart. So they switched it to Concerta. It doesn't work as well as the adderall but its better on my bp. I didn't realize you could take provigil and adderall at the same time. What does the Codeine do for you?
Avatar m tn I have hyperthyroidism and maybe slightly above high-blood pressure.
Avatar f tn Will a CT scan show anything in my brain that is left over damage from my MVA from so many tears ago? I am taking Prozac, Trazadone, Xanax and Adderall (for the focus issues that have been getting worses lately.
Avatar f tn I have friends who are RN's and that is one tough, stressful job. I can't imagine what it would be like without RNs around. I am probably off beat here, but I would be remiss if I didn't throw this out. You were diagnosed at 19. Were you in college then? Sometimes, the college doctors since they can't do the normal surveys of teachers, go more on the need of the patient and maybe don't follow the actual guidelines.
Avatar n tn I hope you know that adderall has caused death in some people ,they found that some people get high blood pressure and also some have had strokes after taken adderall and some have had heart problems . to me it wouldn't be worth getting good grades. also you should never take someone else drugs. my son has been on adderall and then concerta ,until I found out he was having Seizures witch can also be a side effect from these drugs.
Avatar m tn The only thing I experienced was some leg tremors near the bottom of the stairs - although, they were very light. I walked for nearly three miles and did not experience one brain zap. It appears that a very tired brain is causing the tremors, spasms and brain zaps. Why would a tired brain cause the symptoms? What is the signifcance of adderall stopping the symptoms? Thanks very much.
Avatar f tn So when the naysayers respond with "anyone who takes Adderall will work better, faster and get a lot more done regardless of whether they have ADD", is that true or not? I'm an adult who was recently prescribed Adderall and the relief was emotional. My brain had been "racing" between thoughts of everything I had to do and couldn't get done and started so many projects that are still "started". I don't believe I suffered from it as a child though.
Avatar m tn Thank you for your post, the reason that I asked is that we have glands in the brain and if they are injured could effect personality or mood, this is what I found on the net. As for the medicine I really don't know as my son is not too keen of taking any medicine.Best regards to you and family.
Avatar n tn There are various mechanisms of recovery post brain injury. Initially the reduction of edema of brain tissue causes some improvement. You must consult the treating intensivist for the best judgment about your son in law’s condition. Take care.
Avatar f tn You have my sympathies, but please do not give up hope. I rehabilitated a 99 year old woman with brain injuries. At the age of 104 she regained the ability to communicate with sentences. She will be 109 years old in February. First of all, I cannot overemphasize the power of "touching" and "holding". As much as possible always have a hand on his wrist or shoulder when you are with him.
Avatar n tn i recently got my mri for my brain and they told me i have 9 lesions on my brain and 1 wich is almost an inch big on front left side. i have a perscription for zanex and amatripduleen becuase my hands are tingly and forearms. also becuase of my headaches so i can sleep.should i be worried?i have also started to notice alot more that i am foregetting things, and have started getting like these wierd twitches on my right side.
Avatar n tn My father is recovering from a brain injury since May 25, 2007. The last inpatient hopital put him on Ambien and my family and I are wondering if he is addicted to the med now. He doesn't really have a sound sleep and constanly is gets up at night to urinate. Any suggestions.
Avatar m tn I took Adderall XR for six years and am currently 67 days clean. My dosage was 60-70 mg. I am 27 years old. How long until my energy is back and I am feeling "normal" again? Anyone have personal experiences as far as that goes? Also, how much weight did you gain and does it ever come off naturally? Any thoughts on metabolism? Thanks, everyone.
Avatar m tn 20 years ago I head a serious brain injury. Ever since I have been able to function correctly. My scalp is restricted. Is it possible to lose a layer of the brain or fluid which has impaired me to living normally?
Avatar f tn This is a long term comment, not related to whether or not your daughter should fly. Our son had a head injury at the age of seven and fractured his skull. When he was 31 he committed suicide and we discovered from letters that he had had sexual difficulties with his girlfriend, who eventually left him. She told us that he had never been able to consummate their relationship.
5757880 tn?1395578022 Well, there is a genetic component to anxiety, and I would suspect that anxious parents could also create anxiety. But, I think, from all I have read that ADHD is the biggest cause as the person tries to cope with the ADHD. And frankly, if you were a part of it or not, doesn't matter. What does matter is that you are a part of helping him deal with it. In terms of your anxiety question. My go-to-guy for this is Dr. Charles Parker at Corepsyc.
Avatar m tn I have been taking Adderall for about 8 or 9 years now without a prescription. I have taken different amounts depending on what I can get from whoever. I have never abused it, just used enough to get me through work and home life. I usually take it for work though as it really helps me stay focused and just be a better person overall.
Avatar f tn When I take an ADHD stimulant medication, the anxiety is reduced, for an hour, maybe two. Is the anxiety really gone? I’m still grinding my tongue on my bottom teeth. I’m probably just focused on non useful tasks. The tasks include: obsessive internet surfing, looking for home businesses (which I honestly believe will work, and may, but with an unusually high confidence. This is due to, in my opinion, a false sense of confidence, or; the lowering of whatever makes me cautious.
Avatar n tn I was curious about the effects of taking adderall had on motor neuron and glutamate function. I am currently in medical school and have been taking adderall for some time now and notice that when I am taking in caffeine along with adderall I experience muscle twitching within my arms, legs, and fingers. Previously to my arrival at school, I was checked out by a neurologist who performed a NVC/EMG and said everything was fine.