Posted by rina on October 16, 2007, at 21:38:57
In reply to Re: Adderall/Catecholamines/Metanephrines/Rina, posted by stargazer2 on October 7, 2007, at 20:11:45
Rina, how much adderall were you on and for how long? What other meds were you taking, how much and for how long? 10mg xday I've taken adderall for almost 5months.
Where are the tumors and how will they be treated? It's a rare disease caused by stimulants.Pheochromocytoma is a tumor usually found in the adrenal glands (located on the kidneys). The tumor usually is not cancerous, but it can be fatal if left untreated.
Pheochromocytoma is rare and occurs most often in young adults. It causes attacks of high blood pressure, headaches, excessive sweating, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of consciousness.
Treatment for pheochromocytoma involves surgery to remove the tumor. Which is what I will undergo soon.
Are you saying that everything that occurred was the result of Adderall or was it combination of things, i.e. other medications. It was a combination of the methylphinadate and the amphetamine stimulant found in my system.
What doctor had ordered the adderall? Are you on any meds now? My pharmacologist. I also want everyone to know that, my situation is quite rare. Given my situation, I still support ADD treatment. The stimulants just can't be a part of my regimen.
I don't blame anyone or bash the drug at all. I'm just thankful that I was agressive enough to have a good physician that insisted on getting to the bottom of the reason for the symptoms. The only thing I would say to anyone is definitely be an advocate of your own treatment and take every symptom you have and may be concerned about seriously.
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