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sassy42 Posts: 16
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Over the past few weeks, I have been expereincing more brain fog, confusion, anxiety, extreme fatigue and depression. I am seeing a new Psychiatrist due to Insurance and he started me on Adderall. I am not so sure about it, although, it is nice to have when I can barely get out of bed. It helps with the brain fog, but, it kinda makes me feel less social, like I want to be alone a lot. At the last visit, he changed my dose to an extended release, so that may make a big difference, I am still waiting on insurance to approve, so I dunno. So, my question is, has anyone else tried Adderall for brain fog, fatigue, and anxiety? I would love to hear about any experiences with this medication! Thanks so much! Endo, Fibro Mom of 2.
Suboxone 8 mg/day (for chronic pain)
Viibryd 20mg/day (for depression)
Adderall XR 20mg day (for brain fog, anxiety, fatigue)
Flexeril 10mg as needed (for muscle spasm)
Vitamin D 10,000 IU Daily
Cod Liver Oil Daily
Eco-Thyroid Daily
Juice Plus Daily
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oroman Posts: 1539
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Welcome! Your question is a good one. I take Adderall for the fatigue just like you. And its not the extended one. I can not afford my meds so I buy the cheaper version of it. Its helped me out big time. Now does it make me anti social? No, but being in pain and not sleeping well because of pain makes me want to be alone. I work 2 part time jobs, so I can not say that this is what it does to me with this medication. Take a look at every thing going on in your life and your medical condition. Perhaps you are having fatigue and pain, and depression comes with Fibro. I suffer with depression too. And there are days that I withdrawal from my husband and he just thinks I am tired. I do not sleep well and he does. So he thinks I just need to be alone because I want to sleep. Write down all of your symptoms and share them with your husband, doctor and anyone else who matters in your life. This way they can perhaps help you when you are having a bad day. Take care and keep posting so you can see all of our ups and down and what makes us a great group!!! Post edited by: oroman, at: 05/15/2012 01:26 PM |
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dogshelp Posts: 3
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I was prescribed adderall for distracted, ADD and "mental fog" (i was a daydreamer in school-but still on deans list - haha) I haven't worked for 3 years and had to move away from my young adult kids to be housed and helped by my over 75 year old parents (go figure) just doing basic grocery, house chores increases overall pain. Unexpected results: **migraines stopped since on adderall (never had a break in my history like this) **improved focus in first couple hours after dose **less anxious **overall horrid flu-like achy feeling not as intense - some days/weeks worse than others BEST combo for me is +adderall + 1/2 vicodin in am within 2 hours take brisk walk even if up and down block then by 1pm same dz +valium at night vic if pain wakes me up +walking +walking +walking (my dr has me take 1/2 10mg 2x day - to save on rx it is cheaper for me to have higher dose less pills and just 1/2 them ________________________________________ VEGAN diet EAT every 2-3 hours something nutritious and try to eat lots of raw veggies - since removing wheat and packaged foods such as potato chips & snacky stuff my stomach aches have decreased |
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FibroCFS Posts: 1430
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Tramadol 50mg AM Noon 6PM Fibromyalgia/Pain
Fludrocort .1mg AM & 6PM Hypotension
Zolpidem 5mg 6PM & 8PM RLS/Sleep
Gabapentin 300mg 6PM RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Gabapentin 100mg Upon 1st and 2nd Awakening at night RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Simvastatin 20mg 6PM Cholesterol
Tizanidine 4mg Upon 1st Awakening at night and 2mg AM and PM Fibro/Sleep
FemHrt (Hormones) PM Severe Hot Flashes
Voltaran Gel as needed on hands and rib cage.
Ibuprofen or Naproxen as needed for hands, arms, feet, legs, knees, rib cage, back.
D3 1,000IU & K2 90mcg - Sublingual
D3 Gel Caps 2,000IU AM 4,000IU PM
Calcium Citrate 2,000 2x day w/food
Manganese 10mg PM And Upon 1st, 2nd, 3rd Awakening At Night
Magnesium Taurate 400mg PM 1 Upon 1st Awakening at Night
Malic Acid 800mg AM/PM
Vitamin C 1,000mg 2x day
B1 Capsule 100mg AM/PM
Liquid Vitamin B Complex - Sublingual AM
Includes: B2 17mg, B3 20mg, B5 30mg, B6 2mg,
B12 1,000mcg, Folic Acid 40mcg
Benfotiamine 300mg PM
Chromium Picolinate AM
Bromelain and Broad Spectrum Enzymes before meals.
Cranbery Extract Capsule w/C 400mg
Omgega Fish Oil Capsule 1,000mg
I am not a doctor nor do I work in the medical field. My opinions and suggestions are just that, just what I think and have to offer that I hope is helpful to you. Always rely on your doctor when making medical decisions. |
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dogshelp Posts: 3
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i won't even buy my dog supplies online ! good heads up tho. |
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mabri Posts: 4710
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dogshelp, Welcome to the group. It sounds like you have really done some lifestyle changes. That is great. Glad to hear that it has helped you. I have never taken anything like Adderall. I have always been a slug, and never had ADD or ADHD, but my youngest daughter did. They had her on Ritalin....what a nightmare... Anyways, glad to hear that it is helpful. HUGS Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor.
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Rubberman Posts: 1668
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Welcome and I dont know about adderal but take effexor for Anxiety and fog sorry cant be of help but just wanted too say Hi. Hugs Bobby Fibromyalgia 6 buldging discs Hashimotos Thyroid
syndrome asthma.
Life Is There to be lived am still working on how
but will never give up Trying.
I am not a doctor so can only advise and try and help if I can |
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dogshelp Posts: 3
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gosh, you all are so nice to welcome me and comment. ( hi mabri : you'd be surprised at how add manifests it is quite interesting. while i seem calm i have dx. my daughter on the other hand is a ping pong ball! ) i found this site because i realized how much my stomach hurts after i eat and i feel flu achy and fevered - but w/out fever so much so that sometimes i don't even eat. so, until dr appt i am adding this to my FMS symptoms. (hi rubberman: i too have 4 cervical discs and all lumbar discs torn, bulged, and various other terms given to such spinal disruption. that was what started the flurry of ailments - the CFS and FMS and cervical dystonia ... who knows really, ? seriously, i should know the other dxs but i'm all fogged out. anyway, that is why i wanted to share how the adderall wiped out the migraines - such a relief to be rid of 1 major ouch ! to happiness and good deeds, nite ____________________ i am not a doctor or medically trained so cant advise on anything medical please consult a doctor |
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hedap Posts: 2009
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I tried Adderal and it wasn't helpful for me, then tried Ritalin and have had much better results.I was taking Nuvigil until my insurance company stopped covering it and I had to scramble to find something that helped my fatigue levels. I preferred Nuvigil because its not a narcotic, but I'd still rather take Ritalin than be lieing in bed half the day... Good luck with your attempts, hedap Savella 50 mg 2x daily
Lortab 10's 4x day
Tramadol 50 mg 4x day
Nuvigil 123 mg day
Klonopin o.5 mg 4 doses daily
Aplenzin 348 mg 2x day
Abilify 5 mg day
Lamictal 50 mg 2x day
Misc.
Levothyroxine 150 mcg 1x day
Vitamin D 50000 IU's 1x weekly
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"When I was diagnosed about 18 months ago with fibromyalgia, I didn't know where to turn. I got on my computer and looked for a support group where I could talk to other people with the same disease and get some help...Information, suggestions, mostly just what I can do now that I have this.....disorder/disease/syndrome...I didn't even know what to call it. I found MDJ, and yes, there was a support group for fibro. I started a post, and figured I would never get an answer. However, very quickly I was welcomed in, and became really involved in the group. I received help, support, friendship and the feeling of being truly cared about by these strangers who had become like family to me. Now, I have been here for about a year and a half...I have become a group leader, and love every minute of it. It is so wonderful to be able to help others. I still receive help and answers from the members in this group. The fibromyalgia is where I go to help, support, listen, care and even laugh. I don't know what I would do without this group." (mabri)
