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So I went to the doctor's yesterday to find out the results of my MSLT. My results were abnormal. Though I do not meet the "criteria" for narcolepsy, I do have some of the criteria. I fell asleep during every nappy time, one time within 6 minutes.....thats fast, dontcha think? but I've always said, I can sleep anywhere. Anyway, the doctor explained that due to my....eehhhh.....somewhat......ummmmm.......
mild? aggitation during the test, my results in reality are probably even worse then what they show, since aggitation tends to give people get-up and go. Final Diagnosis: Hypersomnia. They are suggesting that I try Adderall. I'm gonna give it a whirl, even though I hate taking pills unless it gives me immediate results. I've been reading about Adderall, I hope I dont start talking to walls and seeing midgets, rainbows and flowers everywhere. Physchodelic maaaan!
mild? aggitation during the test, my results in reality are probably even worse then what they show, since aggitation tends to give people get-up and go. Final Diagnosis: Hypersomnia. They are suggesting that I try Adderall. I'm gonna give it a whirl, even though I hate taking pills unless it gives me immediate results. I've been reading about Adderall, I hope I dont start talking to walls and seeing midgets, rainbows and flowers everywhere. Physchodelic maaaan!
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Permalink Reply by Lala on
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Hi Susan,
I did not know that the same drugs could do different things. Very strange. Thanks for the info and letting me know about your grandsons! It's reassuring!
susan mccord said:Lala, there are a # of medications that work one way for children and exactly the opposite for adults. Adderall is one of them, Ritalin is another. and there are quite a few. Two of my grandsons are ADD and ADHD respectively--both take Adderall and have for several years--Rock's right--once the dosage is established, it's a miracle drug for people of any age who need that part of their brain balanced out. Not uncommon at all. I'm happy for you!!!!
Susan McCord :-)
Lala said:What I'm confused about is if Adderall is for ADHD, and prescribed for kids that are hyper, why would it give me energy? I mean, I dont get that. If its supposed to calm kids down, why does it hype me up?
Lala said:Rock,
I started the Adderall this past Saturday and all I can say is WOW!! I was an uncontrollable cleaning machine starting at 7:30 a.m.. I scrubbed EVERYTHING, baseboards, walls, closet doors, ceilings, countertops, the stove, the floors, cupboards, windows inside and out, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, dusted, vacuumed, washed clothes, towels, sheets. I did not stop until 6:30 p.m. It was krazy!! And my pupils were like big black saucers. Sunday, I was not quite as bad, no pupil dialation and could relax a little, mostly because my arms, legs and hands were sore as hell. Today, I'm at work, feelin a little weird, but alot alert.
What do you mean therapy? Should I be having therapy with this drug?
Rock Hinkle said:my cpap isnt a she.......its a HE!! LMAO!
Lala what kind of therapy did you get?
So your hypersleepy huh? they just put my daughter on the adderall. that is truly an amazing drug. She takes it Monday through Friday for school. 100% effective. The only side effects I have seen are the headaches I get from arguing with her on Saturday when she is not on it.
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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Lala said:Rock,
I started the Adderall this past Saturday and all I can say is WOW!! I was an uncontrollable cleaning machine starting at 7:30 a.m.. I scrubbed EVERYTHING, baseboards, walls, closet doors, ceilings, countertops, the stove, the floors, cupboards, windows inside and out, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, dusted, vacuumed, washed clothes, towels, sheets. I did not stop until 6:30 p.m. ...
LaLa!!!! Come onna my house, a my house!!! I could use you when you've got this kind of energy and ambition!!!
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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i have a one bed flat and that is to much for me to handle, can i borrow some of that energy thing you have as mine has run out
you can post it if you like, elbow grease will do
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Judy,
LOL.....I'm afraid the nervous energy has already worn off. It was pretty short lived! Now I'm just dealing with cotton mouth. And its very strange, I'm craving Pepsi. I never drink pop! But the last 2 days I've gone through a whole liter myself. I usually drink coffee, water and G2.
Judy said:Lala said:Rock,
I started the Adderall this past Saturday and all I can say is WOW!! I was an uncontrollable cleaning machine starting at 7:30 a.m.. I scrubbed EVERYTHING, baseboards, walls, closet doors, ceilings, countertops, the stove, the floors, cupboards, windows inside and out, ceiling fans, washer and dryer, dusted, vacuumed, washed clothes, towels, sheets. I did not stop until 6:30 p.m. ...
LaLa!!!! Come onna my house, a my house!!! I could use you when you've got this kind of energy and ambition!!!
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99, you silly willy. Sorry but the energy thing is gone. But I can give you the cotton mouth I'm feeling. Just stick about 15 cotton balls in your mouth. You'll feel just like me!
99 said:i have a one bed flat and that is to much for me to handle, can i borrow some of that energy thing you have as mine has run out
you can post it if you like, elbow grease will do
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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my daughter also complained of cotton mouth. She said that it was the only bad thing about the meds.
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It's pretty close to the cotton mouth you get from smoking weed, not that I would know what THAT feels like, but you know, I'm no spring chicken, been around the block a few times, have heard stuff from other people who may have tried it once or a few times.
Rock Hinkle said:my daughter also complained of cotton mouth. She said that it was the only bad thing about the meds.
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Permalink Reply by D. W. Conn on
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If you have sleep apnea the course of treatment is CPAP therapy. If you find that you have continued daytime somnolence talk to you MD about a Cardiac workup. There is always the possibility you have developed cardiomyopathy and have a low cardiac output. My advice - go for the cardiac work up before starting any stimulant therapy.
If you have true Narcolepsy then of course going straight to stimulant therapy under the direction of a Physician is the right thing to do.
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Can you tell me what a cardiac workup entails. I had an EKG and a test where they put you on the treadmill, they both came back normal. Is there a different test for cardiac workups?
D. W. Conn said:If you have sleep apnea the course of treatment is CPAP therapy. If you find that you have continued daytime somnolence talk to you MD about a Cardiac workup. There is always the possibility you have developed cardiomyopathy and have a low cardiac output. My advice - go for the cardiac work up before starting any stimulant therapy.
If you have true Narcolepsy then of course going straight to stimulant therapy under the direction of a Physician is the right thing to do.
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Echocardiogram could be included however IF the MD found stress test (tredmill) and EKG to be normal I wouldnt worry.
Lala said:Can you tell me what a cardiac workup entails. I had an EKG and a test where they put you on the treadmill, they both came back normal. Is there a different test for cardiac workups?
D. W. Conn said:If you have sleep apnea the course of treatment is CPAP therapy. If you find that you have continued daytime somnolence talk to you MD about a Cardiac workup. There is always the possibility you have developed cardiomyopathy and have a low cardiac output. My advice - go for the cardiac work up before starting any stimulant therapy.
If you have true Narcolepsy then of course going straight to stimulant therapy under the direction of a Physician is the right thing to do.
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