Posted by Tomatheus on August 6, 2006, at 1:34:55
In reply to Thank for all advice, very helpful, posted by stargazer on August 3, 2006, at 21:48:34
> Do you think I should bother with an actual workup for ADD at some clinic my new PCP just gave me? If insurance covers it I'd be interested in whether or not I have ADD since I've always had what I would consider attentive deficit, i.e. can't retain written or verbal information. I have no hyperactivity, more like hypoactivity.
SG,
It would probably be a good idea to follow through with the workup at the ADD clinic that you referred to, assuming that you can get your insurance to cover at least part of it. Even though I don't personally think it makes a difference whether your attentional difficulties are said to be the result of ADD or another disorder -- what I find to be most crucial is that your docs recognize and treat your attentional difficulties no matter how many DSM-IV diagnoses you qualify for -- doctors obviously tend to prescribe medications that are indicated for specific diagnoses. So in other words, if you do receive a diagnosis of ADD in addition to the diagnosis(es) that you've already received, you'll probably have a better chance of being prescribed Adderall than you do now.
I hope this helps.
Tomatheus
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