Hello!
Diagnosed ADHD last year, came as a surprise to be honest but looking into it i should have realised sooner.
Anyway! I've given stimulant medication a try. Elvanse to start which really helped but couldn't handle the excruciating stomach pains, kept taking them hoping they'd die down but they got worse (to the point where i was being sent home from work as I couldn't stand).
Tried two other stimulants, neither of which had any effect apart from dry mouth.
Now on Amfexa twice daily and these have been great! Apart from dry mouth and stomach problems again. Clinician told me to contact GP when I asked for help with the stomach issues, GP has prescribed me omeprazole. Clinican also told me to drink more water, im drinking 3 litres a day, i struggle to drink more!!
Day 5 of omeperazole and stomach problems haven't eased. Once it gets to about 2pm, stomach starts bubbling, bloating, gurgling, I have an acidic taste in my mouth. By 5pm im getting cramping and stabbing pains.
If i don't take my lunch time dose of Amfexa then the bloating etc comes on earlier.
Do I stick with the omeprazole for a few more days to see if they just need time to work?
I just feel a bit upset that I've found a medication that works but that is causing so much bother to my body.
Clinician says there are no more stimulants after this but there are non stims that take a number of weeks to work. To be honest, I feel like giving up with medication, but I like the motivation I have, getting things done that I've put off for months/years, the chatter has gone from my head, I'm less distracted.
Sorry to moan, just need to get it out!