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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In An Elderly Person
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Sun, 10 Jan 2016
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Question : I am 54 years old after my oldes daughter got killed my baby daughter was have leading problems so I had her tested so I had had problems all my life in school with learning so I though I would be tested because my older brother had dyslexiai knew I had some type of learning disability just didn't know what so I was tested and I found out I had a DHD when I take medicine for ADHD I feel like it come out of my shell I can be productive I like to do research and study it active I could learn so why can I not have meds that help me I need help 2 be able 2 do research I want to write a book about the story of my life and I can't get motivated without any type of stimulant can you please help me thank you she XXXXXXX should care all does not work for meeting I need Vyvanse 4 ADHD and BE disorder please let me know if I can get this here are if I need 2 go somewhere else thanks
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like you are seeking medication for ADHD. I think Vyvanse is indeed an appropriate treatment for this disorder. We cannot prescribe it on this website, as prescribing controlled substances requires an in-person examination. However, I wonder if ADHD is your real problem. Can you list your symptoms for me to assess? It may certainly be correct, but you talk about a lack of motivation. Have you considered the possibility you may be depressed? I would be happy to talk with you more about that.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like you are seeking medication for ADHD. I think Vyvanse is indeed an appropriate treatment for this disorder. We cannot prescribe it on this website, as prescribing controlled substances requires an in-person examination. However, I wonder if ADHD is your real problem. Can you list your symptoms for me to assess? It may certainly be correct, but you talk about a lack of motivation. Have you considered the possibility you may be depressed? I would be happy to talk with you more about that.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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