#adhd updates

[narcissa-of-kaas]

ADHD updates!

Gonna be trying out a new med this week. It combines a long-acting and short-acting dose of methylphenidate, so I'll get that big hit in the morning as well as a little hit in the afternoon to get me through the rest of the day.

Still on decaf, per doc's orders, but my husband was a sweetheart and brought me an iced coffee.

Yeah.

[loungelaughlove]

UPDATE GET CEREBRAL CHANGES

Hi ladies!

I ran here as soon as I could to let you know what I found out. So after asking my care team it was understood that my treatment wouldn't be interrupted and I was relieved.

Now today after checking my inbox I've received notice that after October 15th get cerebral will no longer be prescribing or providing substance controlled medications (stimulants & other meds that fall under this label).

So basically I'll have up until October to find another doctor or options. They email did mention I can schedule with my prescriber and they can help with the weaning process and provide non-stimulant alternatives or advise me to look for care outside cerebral.

So it seems shit has indeed hit the fan and they are choosing to no longer provide stimulants as an option due to legal reasons. I get it and I'm thankful for the early notice but not so excited about not having my care counselor any more.

Personally the non stimulants I was prescribed (straterra) had horrendous side effects and was expensive ($50+ per prescription and not covered by my insurance since it was 3rd line), the other an (wellbutrin) anti depressant that made me feel more depressed.

I haven't had any other experiences with other non stim options but after trying a stimulant and seeing the difference cerebral can no longer provide what I need. It sucks but such is life.

Here's to hoping that me and the others who used cerebral for their ADHD treatment w. stimulants, can find a doctor that will listen to us, hear us out and not make us feel worse than when we started.