ADHD Ups Risk of Adult Problems

re: ADHD Ups Risk of Adult Problems

Youlia — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:11:26 GMT

I just wrote to Dr.AndrewK under the "Ritalin on the Ropes" page my comment. Here again the importance of controlling Vitamin B 6 and Zink levels in your metabolism. If they are to low, because you metabolze them in the wrong way, a simple supplement could help. Look it up under Cryptopyrrole or at the German sites under "Kryptopyrrolurie". Maybe the Ritalin is not needed anymore, when taking supplements.

re: ADHD Ups Risk of Adult Problems

Dr.AndrewK — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:52 GMT

"Traditional doctors will jump up and down and claim that sugar has nothing to do with this illness, but I am convinced that it does. "

Well that is easy to prove- find some patients who can fund a couple of SPECT scans and do some before and after studies. I'll take evidence over conviction any day.

re: ADHD Ups Risk of Adult Problems

Dr.AndrewK — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:28:38 GMT

Why is it cheating? You are the one who has been cheated- you have been provided with a brain that has significant localised blood flow and function problems. I know , I have one too- I intend to have words with my maker if ever we cross paths.

The effects of amphetamines on restoring the functional deficits that can be radiologically demonstrated in ADHD brains do not fade with time.

Sometimes though people with ADHD may need other drugs such as anticonvulsants- or certain antidepressants. We really are entering a new phase in medical treatment of psychiatric conditions where we can target drugs to quite specific brian functions. SO- look for an up to date doctor.

re: ADHD Ups Risk of Adult Problems

lrhendo — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:48:02 GMT

I'm an adult with ADD. Finally diagnosed at age 40. All my adult life I have watched my diet....low carb, high cal/mag, fish oil, nothing has worked. I am now 2 months on Ritalin after trying Adderall, too stimulating, and of course it's working for now, but i know it will poop out soon and not sure what to do next. Also, I feel guilty taking this drug, as if I'm cheating in life. Had a staff infection in sinus's at age 6 and it changed me forever.