You know what they say - "go with your gut"!!!
Get to another doc!! If you think there might be trouble - I'd go with that. Worst case - your original doc was totally off base and you need help. Best case - doc was right - you've spent a little extra money and you can continue your meds.
Weakness, pain - all that stuff sounds serious. It never hurts to ask a second opinion. Only a qualified cardiologist can tell you.
Good luck with that!
I was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade and I am now 22 years old (which means I have been on some sort of medication for about 14 years). (In the beginning I was on Ritilan and now I am on Adderall XR 20mg) I recently graduated from college and moved to obtain a job in a different city. I finally found a GP that would treat me for ADD. She ran a few tests (since I was on the Adderall) to make sure everything was okay with my body. The results of my Echocardiogram came back stating that I had leaks in some of my valves (Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation). Surprisngly she said that none of these were a concern and I was able to stay on the Adderall XR medication. I am wondering if this is wise and if I should get a second opinion since the FDA released a warning about Adderall and heart problems. I also wonder if these meds caused my problems (even though heart problems are present in my family).
I am not sure what to do. Lately, I have been having chest pains (I see the dr tomorrow) and wonder if this is all related, however I had stomach problems three years ago and wonder if it is reoccuring.
I am also tired all of the time and have poor circulation in my hands and feet. I wonder if this is related to the medication or could be something totally different.
Has anyone had these problems? I hate the idea of being on these medications, but I have trouble focusing on my work when I am off of them. Does anyone know of any other medications (Strattera, Concerta, etc) that can be taken without the heart related issues? Do these medications work as well as the Adderall XR?
Has anyone else been on these medications as long as I have. If so, do you have any problems?
I feel like I am inbetween a rock and a hard place. I can't seem to function properly without the medication (considering I have been on it for 14 years), but I don't want to have heart failure when I am 40 years old.
Any advice, suggestions, etc will be appreciated!