Hi everybody,
I've decided to give Ritalin a try to help me study. My energy status may be around a 50%, but it is quite unstable and now worse due to the Herx caused by ABX to treat Lyme.
I've been taking coffee to study during the last years, but it is actually wrecking my gut, so my ME/CFS-Lyme Doctor has explained that he doesn't think it is incompatible to take a CNS stimulant with the treatment for Lyme. He however could not prescribe any anphetamine because they are not commercialized in his country.
That's why, here in Spain I have been able to find Ritalin (although my first option was adderall, but it is not available here either), which has been prescribed by my Spanish doctor, who unfortunately does not have experience on ME/CFS.
I have read everything I have found on dosages of Ritalin, but they are mainly intended to treat ADHD or similar conditions. But actually there's very little info on ME/CFS.
I'd appreciate if some of you who are taking or have taken this drug, could explain what way have you found to be the best to take it (when, how much, how many times a day, etc.).
My intention is to take t only for studying, so I guess my main question would be if it is something to take every day so that the body get used to it (such as with many other phycotropics) , and in order to avoid the withdrawal when you don't take it, or rather, whether it'd be better just to take it the days of study. (Meaning, if I could take it like coffee, only when I want it)
Also, I will need soon to take ABX quite hard for the stomach, so I'll require to take omeoprazol, which I have read reduces significantly the absortion of ritalin. Has any of you found the same dilemma?
I am followed by a doctor and I am perfectly aware that any comments from you won't have any medical value. Rather, they will help me to find, together with my doctor, the best way to take it, with the less possible deleterious effects.
Thanks in advance!
Sergio
I've decided to give Ritalin a try to help me study. My energy status may be around a 50%, but it is quite unstable and now worse due to the Herx caused by ABX to treat Lyme.
I've been taking coffee to study during the last years, but it is actually wrecking my gut, so my ME/CFS-Lyme Doctor has explained that he doesn't think it is incompatible to take a CNS stimulant with the treatment for Lyme. He however could not prescribe any anphetamine because they are not commercialized in his country.
That's why, here in Spain I have been able to find Ritalin (although my first option was adderall, but it is not available here either), which has been prescribed by my Spanish doctor, who unfortunately does not have experience on ME/CFS.
I have read everything I have found on dosages of Ritalin, but they are mainly intended to treat ADHD or similar conditions. But actually there's very little info on ME/CFS.
I'd appreciate if some of you who are taking or have taken this drug, could explain what way have you found to be the best to take it (when, how much, how many times a day, etc.).
My intention is to take t only for studying, so I guess my main question would be if it is something to take every day so that the body get used to it (such as with many other phycotropics) , and in order to avoid the withdrawal when you don't take it, or rather, whether it'd be better just to take it the days of study. (Meaning, if I could take it like coffee, only when I want it)
Also, I will need soon to take ABX quite hard for the stomach, so I'll require to take omeoprazol, which I have read reduces significantly the absortion of ritalin. Has any of you found the same dilemma?
I am followed by a doctor and I am perfectly aware that any comments from you won't have any medical value. Rather, they will help me to find, together with my doctor, the best way to take it, with the less possible deleterious effects.
Thanks in advance!
Sergio
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