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Post by gingernomad on Feb 5, 2014 20:46:36 GMT
Hey all,
Yesterday I travelled to Chelmsford to see Dr Roy chad Privately, I found him very nice, caring and really seemed to know his stuff. He officially Diagnosed me with Inattentive adult ADHD and commented that I could not have scored any higher on the inattentive areas it was 100%, I was relieved in a way because my attention span and concentration has always frustrated me.
I mentioned Relieved but I also have many other feelings, denial being one of those, then, when I made a simple mistake at work this morning I was frustrated with myself more than normal and it started to hit home that I have this condition and all i can do is deal with and manage it. I started to feel a little better again after that.
So I got told I would be a good candidate for Concerta, but I would have to wait until my GP had arranged at their end to have a psychotherapist over see the treatment for me for the first few months (that could take 3 months) and then my GP would prescribe from then on. Sounded ok, just one problem... I start university in the Philippines soon and will be leaving England in April, so I wont be able to take medication until then. Then I have to find a doctor there to prescribe and oversee me whilst I adust my dosage and find the right combination. I have a pharmacist friend there who checked for me that Concerta and Ritalin are available there with prescription but 30 tablets of concerta is around 80-100£ depending on the mgs, Ritalin is around 16£ for 30 tablets, much cheaper but concerta was advised for me.
I have mixed feelings about it all, and I am not sure exactly what to do.
Thanks for listening.
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Post by probioticgirl on Feb 5, 2014 21:06:50 GMT
Hey, I know Dr Chad! I work in Chelmsford :-) I got seen in Suffolk Trust as I work in Chelmsford Trust. He has a good reputation, so you're lucky you got him.
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Post by gingernomad on Feb 5, 2014 21:14:34 GMT
I live far away up here in Bolton, but as i was short of time I decided to travel down and see him privately. I am glad I did I really wish he would be my permanent Dr. I Just need to decide my next move with all this time pressure, a million things happening in my mind, but thats kinda normal :-)
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Post by shapes on Feb 5, 2014 22:08:59 GMT
It's never simple is it?
Although at least you have a diagnosis and that is something tangible.
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Post by gingernomad on Feb 5, 2014 22:17:47 GMT
yes I guess nothing is easy when it comes to ADHD, I suppose the biggest problem is timing, and even if the timing was better I still would have to get the meds overseas so I just have to accept that or study here, altho I sat the entrance exams and found a university there I really liked and had all kinds of plans. so I don't know grrr I should just sleep on if i can :-) thanks for the replies guys :-)
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Post by contrarymary on Feb 5, 2014 22:17:58 GMT
well done on getting diagnosed. it seems that a fair amount of adjustment is in order to get your head around it - be gentle with yourself.
the very best of luck with getting something sorted re medication. (and hopefully some wiser, more experienced souls will be along shortly with some useful advice)
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Post by jan on Feb 5, 2014 22:29:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2014 22:37:16 GMT
.........but concerta was advised for me. Them psychiatrists just lurve the Concerta. It's methylphenidate as is Ritalin - the only difference is that one is instant (apart from the extended version) release and the other has coatings and sponges to release it slowly. Managing the instant release is a tiny bit harder (ie you have to remember to take it several times a day) but it also makes it more flexible - a lot of Concerta users suffer from a late evening meds gap which can write off that time. Come down for a meet and I'll explain the pros and cons - and maybe get feedback from other users.
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Post by gingernomad on Feb 6, 2014 20:40:59 GMT
you know I love this place at times like these, long hard day at work and I come here and have these messages of support and knowledge, Thanks so much guys, yea I think you are right, I should take this Diagnosis as a positive and start thinking in the way that "well its me its what I have, Its held me back but now I know it and I can deal with it the best I can".
Dave I Was planning on joining tomorrow but I am not sure now, i have to get up to Alnwick (hogwarts!!) and do a job and then back again, if I can make it I will be there, thanks :-)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 21:09:38 GMT
Bring me a wand back! If you can't make it you can't make it - there's always a next time. But I will cry
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