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:
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I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6
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This is the first time I am taking medication
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Daily Dose is 30mg total (extended release 15mg and 15mg)
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I am not on any other medication
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You should go see a doctor no matter whether the pain is related to the meds or not. The pancreatitis might have come back (even for other reasons than the meds) and it’s important to have it treated.