I'm having to use long and short acting adderal to help with brain fog and energy.
They help for a very short time like 2 to 3 hours even with the long acting -I know I'm tricking my body into thinking it has energy that it doesn't have.
My LLMD is aware of me taking it and has discussed the pros and cons.
Now my family thinks I should be back to work taking adderal all the time.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
It's a scary road to travel!!
Posted by McShan (Member # 38836) on :
I appreciate you responding lymetoo I really do!!!! How discouraging that only one moderator will respond and sad the others won't even attempt Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- McShan,
You say "How discouraging that only one moderator will respond and sad the others won't even attempt [Frown]" (end quote)
You posted just late last night. Not even a full day.
1. Some people can go days - or totally - without a reply. It's just the way it works. There is no overnight guaranteed reply service here.
2. Moderators are not expected to reply to all posts. They are not expected to reply to any post. They may if they want, have something to add but there is no requirement.
3. There will be others who will come along and likely add words intended to help you in your decision. But, please, do not take lack of replies as a slight.
4. If you want to find out more, quicker, you might go to the archives as there have been other posts asking your same question. Sadly, energy and ability to maintain focus are huge in the lives of most you have lyme.
However, LymeToo is correct, stimulants can be very rough & tumble for many reasons - discussed here:
[a search in the subject box is quicker] -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- About this: your "family thinks I should be back to work taking adderal all the time."
This is not their decision. They are not fully educated in the matter and certainly don't understand the harm that can come from your taking stimulants. You might let them know you appreciate their concern yet also share detail so they can learn more about this.
Their initial thought (to take drugs to push is very common, but it can still be very dangerous.
Lyme can damage the heart. So can stimulants, even without lyme.
The adrenal system is just fried with lyme. Stimulants can set a torch to that from which one may not be able to recover.
The nervous systems are all on overdrive. Stimulants can make you very jittery, agitated, irritated and even trigger seizures, not uncommon with lyme. Please take it easy.
Sleep is very difficult for those with lyme. Stimulants can make it even harder. We must sleep to recover.
Your liver is under great stress from lyme, from treatment and adding drugs that are not top tier to fight infection can damage liver / kidneys. The way you treat your liver is of utmost importance for the next couple years.
Such great harm that could be very long lasting. But it's also likely to make you feel miserable along the way.
Forcing your body to speed up when all signs are telling you it just can't, well, that is a recipe for a big boomerang.
I understand that pressures from your family obviously weigh heavy on you. Judgment, attitude, etc. and then when your body just won't work as you like, want or need. REST is absolutely essential to healing, as much as good nutrition and other good habits.
The reality is that you have a very serious illness and that cannot be pushed & must be managed in a way that is nurturing your body during treatment. I hope detail in the adrenal thread will help.
Remember to listen to your body, truly listen. Be kind to it no matter how long this takes. This lays the groundwork for a more complete recovery. The turtle will still get there. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Sardines for breakfast . . . Wild salmon . . . eggs from pastured hens . . . .
I forgot to mention brain support. I don't have a neat set of links for that but starting with adrenal support is best and then, there are some things for brain support.
Certain fatty acids, key proteins, the full color spectrum in vegetables, etc. Nutrition is your best friend. If you don't cook much, you might want to learn and focus on the Mediterranean style of cuisine, minus the wheat and the wine, of course.
Going gluten free may be an excellent choice to help clear brain fog, sure helped for me (as least as much as could be expected while lyme still in the picture). -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
and, [I hope your LLMD has shared this but just in case not] since the brain fog & fatigue often are the result of lyme toxicity, very important to help the brain is:
LIVER & KIDNEY SUPPORT & and several HERXHEIMER support links, too. -
Posted by McShan (Member # 38836) on :
I'm sorry to all those out their trying to help and do appreciate your responses. Keebler I appreciate all the information that you gave me.
I'm just struggling l8ke so many others and am having a horrible time and took out my frustration on the wrong people. Often I just want to give up all together!!!!!!
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