Posted by Bill L on February 12, 2001, at 7:50:23
In reply to Re: solutions not cyberhugs, posted by Tracy on February 9, 2001, at 5:55:35
Tracy - If I were you , I would try to get back on the Ritalin or a similar drug. Job 1 for you right now is getting good grades to get into law school. That's an immediate concern. If you get good grades, you will feel better.
You said that the Ritalin worked, but you needed a large dose and it increased your blood pressure. Adderal is longer acting and there is also now an even longer acting extended release Ritalin. Maybe they would work better without the blood pressure effect. If the raise in blood pressure is not too severe, I would accept a low to moderate increase as the price to pay for being able to concentrate. If it is a severe increase, maybe try a lower dose of Ritalin or Adderal.
Also, I would seriously consider trying cytomel (thyroid supplement) even though your thyroid blood tests are normal. Docs frequently give thyroid supplements to people with normal tests because the blood tests are not that great. They show blood levels, but not the levels of thyroid hormone that enter the cells. Your symptoms are classic of those that could be helped with cytomel. It's worth a try.
But right now I would see if the doc would put you back on Ritalin or a similar stimulant, atleast until the school year ends.
Also, some people are helped by vitamin B12 injections when they are always tired. Have the doc order blood tests to check for this if he has not already. Also take a multi vitamin/mineral each day. Also a B complex might help.
It's always funny when docs tell you that you suffer from "stress". That has always been their code word for saying "I don't know what's wrong with you".
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