ADHD

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A casual community for people with ADHD

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Methylphenidate finally made me feel "normal" and able to get my shit together, I have one huge problem, though. (30, M) (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know I should be asking my doctor, but even though getting an appointment with a neurologist is free, it takes months where I live.

My problem is that I sometimes have severe pain in the stomach and abdomen. I have had acute Pancreatitis in the past and I fear it might become chronic (pancreas digesting itself).

Is this just a coincidence or does Methylphenidate damage my pancreas further?

Additional info:

I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6
This is the first time I am taking medication
Daily Dose is 30mg total (extended release 15mg and 15mg)
I am not on any other medication

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I just want to clarify that this may be true for amphetamine based adhd meds specifically. Non-amphetamine adhd meds sometimes require that you don't go off them cold turkey because of risk to your liver.