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submitted 1 year ago by nebulaone@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

I know I should be asking my doctor, but even though getting an appointment with a neurologist is free, it takes months where I live.

My problem is that I sometimes have severe pain in the stomach and abdomen. I have had acute Pancreatitis in the past and I fear it might become chronic (pancreas digesting itself).

Is this just a coincidence or does Methylphenidate damage my pancreas further?

Additional info:

  • I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6

  • This is the first time I am taking medication

  • Daily Dose is 30mg total (extended release 15mg and 15mg)

  • I am not on any other medication

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[-] nebulaone@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Update: My GP put me on a strict diet (no cheese, eggs, saturated fats, fiber, ...), basically anything that is hard to digest. Took my regular dose today. No pain yet (4 hours in). So fingers crossed. Also a big thank you to everyone for caring :)

[-] Noodle07@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the update! Hope everything goes well

[-] alynnetjes@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Good luck 🤞

this post was submitted on 11 Sep 2023
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