Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2010 9:29:04 GMT
Hi all - went to see consultant friday - he says he thinks i am adhd he didn't give me a scale he said he thinks i have it and that explains why i have had so many difficulties over the years, asked about co-morbidities, he says dyspraxia wouldn't be tested by them as its a learning disability and my core would be adhd...
He has started me on 5mg 3 x per day of equasym (methyphenidate) to see how i go, go back to doc if i need it increasing or another med and report back in 2 months and do the scale test again... After taking the meds these are the amazing things:
1. Motormouth has calmed dont feel so manic!!
2. I can stand in queues patiently ?!?! (and traffic)
3. I can hold conversations without the brain flitting off!!
4. I cant multitask easily i wants me to do 1 thing however am doing so in an order?!
5. Feel like doing housework?!
6. Less anxiety MUCH calmer!
7. Getting ill call them sparkles here and there on skin every now and again (is this common)
8. Everyone has noticed a marked difference already
9. When watching tv not jumping up every 5 mins to get something
10. Implusive thoughs ie go shop NOW are more relaxed .. ill do it in a bit if you know what i mean!
11. Rather than a nervous energy in the mornings i am sitting and reading the paper ?!?!
It all feels very strange not used to it i can notice when it wears off as well not a major dip though ! I hope this gives some hope to others and would like to see how others have been on this medication?
Very pleased over the moon that i have got the answers - i still think have i definitely got it though i must have?!!
Amanda
He has started me on 5mg 3 x per day of equasym (methyphenidate) to see how i go, go back to doc if i need it increasing or another med and report back in 2 months and do the scale test again... After taking the meds these are the amazing things:
1. Motormouth has calmed dont feel so manic!!
2. I can stand in queues patiently ?!?! (and traffic)
3. I can hold conversations without the brain flitting off!!
4. I cant multitask easily i wants me to do 1 thing however am doing so in an order?!
5. Feel like doing housework?!
6. Less anxiety MUCH calmer!
7. Getting ill call them sparkles here and there on skin every now and again (is this common)
8. Everyone has noticed a marked difference already
9. When watching tv not jumping up every 5 mins to get something
10. Implusive thoughs ie go shop NOW are more relaxed .. ill do it in a bit if you know what i mean!
11. Rather than a nervous energy in the mornings i am sitting and reading the paper ?!?!
It all feels very strange not used to it i can notice when it wears off as well not a major dip though ! I hope this gives some hope to others and would like to see how others have been on this medication?
Very pleased over the moon that i have got the answers - i still think have i definitely got it though i must have?!!
Amanda