Aches and muscle pains due to medication

[daybyday365]

Everytime I take concerta or adderall XR, I get a lot.of muscles aches and pains. Im tying the instant relief of ritalin but I'm getting same result. I need this medication to help me fulfill my long term goals.

[Miss0042]

Ask for Gabapintin it helps with the aches and pain . I came off aderall and I detoxed hard off of adderal xr now I have a fire feeling and my fibro flare and tbe only thing that HELPED.

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[daybyday365 in reply to Miss0042]

Oh ok thank you. Why did you come off adderall xr? What do you take now?

[Eclecticentric77]

Are you taking any supplements with your stimulant medication?

Only reason I ask is because many side effects can start to occur if Adderall and other stimulant medications are taken on their own. Lots of people with ADHD get great help from their stimulant medication but sadly the side effects force a lot of people to stop, and unfortunately lots of people don't know that supplements can help fight off a lot of the common side effects from taking stimulant medication. Also after using stimulant medication continuously for a few months or so, the medication will start losing its effects. One of the main reasons for this is because of the depletion of specific neurotransmitters (Dopamine and Norepinephrine), and in consequence of boosting Dopamine frequently, Serotonin will go down as well.

A lot of the muscle ache, irritation to touch, and our body getting uncomfortable easily, comes from the lack of multiple things, primarily our lack of Acetylcholine and B12. Studies in ADHD have demonstrated that we have a gene mutation/transporter issue with both Acetylcholine and B12. This causes a huge amount of problems along with affecting our movement and quality of sleep I take a variety of supplements now, but here are the one's I started out with that are of essential importance in my opinion. If you are just looking for something to take care of the muscle aches I would recommend numbers 5 and 8 the most.

1. COQ10: this supplement is to keep the heart safe, and not cause a rise in your heart rate or blood pressure, which is common with stimulant medication.

2. Magnesium Chelated: This supplement is great for digestion and helps the body in digesting and absorbing the medication. Chelated form is the most bioactive form of Magnesium.

3. Flaxseed oil or an organic fish oil: I take a flaxseed oil supplement because of the benefits of EPA and DHA, which from research I have done is great for people with ADHD and goes great with stimulant medication as well, it has a calming effect.

4. A good multivitamin with Antioxidants

5. A newer one for me that I would recommend is R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (RALA). Stimulant medication produces oxidation in the body, which is not good for you, so the body needs a strong source of antioxidants. RALA is known as one of the strongest antioxidants out there and makes my medication feel smoother and fresh. It also helps the brain utilize the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine, which is one of the multiple neurotransmitters we lack. Because of this, my moods do not drift dramatically, and I feel more at ease. My body also feels a lot more comfortable and at ease. I also drink matcha green tea for its immense antioxidant and Serotonin (from the high theanine levels) boosting properties. Acetylcholine deals with muscle contraction as well, and the less of it you have the more uncomfortable the body feels.

6. Melatonin: Most stores only carry Melatonin in milligram (mg) quantity. I advise against that, and recommend clients I have seen to take Melatonin in microgram (mcg) quantity instead, it is quite a smaller dose. When melatonin was synthesized in the middle of the last century, it was done so with 300mcg. It is known as melatonin's optimal dosage from research I have seen. After switching from 1mg dose to 300mcg, it was a major difference. 300mcg worked a lot better and really helped with my sleep. Melatonin is also shown to help fight oxidation while sleeping, and is actually more beneficial than previously thought. I also recommend it in 6hr extended release form, so the pineal glad can secrete it through out the night and have your sleep be more continuous

7. L-Tryptophan: It is in my opinion the best supplement to take to help the brain with Serotonin due to it being the direct precursor to Serotonin, unlike 5HTP and others mentioned. I take this about 45 minutes before going to sleep, and it helps me out quite well with getting to sleep, and having lots of essential deep sleep. It is also great to take during the day, because of the help it brings in mood, enthusiasm, and sociability just to name a few. People with ADHD lack Serotonin.

8. B-12: Methyl-cobalamin form (most bioactive form): People with Adhd according to research have an issue with getting enough B-12. This is not due to diet but to differences in brain chemistry/makeup. When the brain/body does not get enough b12 it is common for there to be a lot of muscle fatigue and aches.

theres a link on my profile page of a google doc I made of every supplement I take along with the ones I mentioned. It mentions what grocery stores and online stores (mostly Amazon) sell these supplements, and some information about each of the supplements and why they help people with ADHD, just in case you're interested.