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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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[-] li10@feddit.uk 18 points 1 year ago

Stomach pain can be normal at the start, but severe pain needs to be raised with your doctor asap.

I found I had a slightly upset stomach when starting, but it cleared after a few days and then had no issues at all.

[-] nebulaone@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

I had practically zero side effects in the first week. Unfortunately the pain is so severe that I have to lay down, drenched in cold sweat.

[-] a_statistician@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Might it be triggering your vagus nerve? Sometimes I have issues with that with BMs and I get the same cold sweat issues.

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