Posted by JahL on November 19, 2000, at 14:39:46
Quite recently a TRD specialist sent me for an ECG, the results of which, she said, were indicative of areas of low blood flow in the brain. Unfortunately I had to sack her before she could expand upon this. No-one since has shown any interest in this insight, surprising since I have tried over 20 meds w/o success & am currently extremely depressed.
As I understand it, stimulants can be effective in correcting poor blood flow. I have requested a Ritalin trial from 3 pdocs w/o success. Stimulants are frowned upon here in the UK & ADD is not generally recognised as a condition.(I am coming 2 the conclusion that I am ADD. Despite supreme success in exams etc, I have always had difficulty focussing/holding attention. These days I have great difficulty processing information; reading a book has become an impossibility. What do others think? Is ADD akin to having brain fog?)
What I'd appreciate is informed responses to my thoughts on the appropriateness of stimulants, as well as any convincing success stories. Clever/good ones will be presented to my pdoc this Thurs. He will take some convincing.
Thanks,
Jah.
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