What should I tell my doctor?

Question

I think I may have ADD and I would love to be on ritalin for the weight loss and energy. What should I tell my doctor so she will diagonise me as having ADD

I really do think I have ADD. Several ppl have asked me based on my inability to stay focused on a task or project. I've heard ritilan is good

Answer 1

What are your symptions. Remember that doctors also look for people making up stuff to get on medicne. Just tell your doctor you are a lazy, fat slob and that you need meds for your mental problem.s

Answer 2

Ritellin is a serious drug, you will have more problems when you go off it then with it, its not about energy it sedates you and you dont think clearly some may argue diffrently but the true self is seriusly deprived, you become a totally diffrent person, be carful I know. Stay away from it ...you have made it it to this point without it, you need to challenge your mind and will power to become a better person and to have a great body, no medicine you take can make that work like excersize can.

Answer 3

You shouldn't take Ritalin just because you think it will help you lose weight.There are alot of side affects including excitability and drug induced psychosis.Wellbutrin isn't a good idea either(PattiB claims to be a licensed fitness trainer in another answer).Wellbutrin is an antidepressant and has a profound influence on brain chemicals like serotonin.You should just try to eat right and exercise.Feel good about yourself and diet and exercise will help

Answer 4

You can loose weight other safer ways. Tell your doctor the truth. If you have ADD and can be on ADD medication, great. Problem treated. But if you lie to your doctor and he/she puts you on medication for something you don't have, it will really screw up your system to the point where weight loss will be the least of your concerns. Being on the wrong medications can even backfire and you could gain weight from it! So be careful and tell your doctor the truth!

Answer 5

If you don't have ADD then don't make it sound like you're sick or anything. If you're not truly sick, but want to use ritalin for weight loss purposes then it can be dangerous. Ritalin is used for those who are diagnosed with ADD, NOT for perfectly normal and healthy people. Ask your doctor for other possible weight loss medication. Don't try to feign that you're sick. It's very dangerous and can cause you your life if you take medications carelessly.

Answer 6

Ha ha ha weight loss...energy. Oh boy. It doesn't work the same on every person and it will probably ruin your immune system or something if you take drugs you don't really need...even if you DO need it, it could ruin your health eventually.

Why don't you just go for a jog? That increases your energy. A brisk walk would do it too.

Answer 7

Since you are not a doctor, don't tell him anything other than what you exactly feel.

You are taking risk if you mis-guide your doctor just to get medication for what you think you have.

If you have other sickness that similar to ADD but not ADD, you don't get the right treatment. Even worse, what if the medication makes your real disease worse.

Just tell him what exact how you feel.

Answer 8

honey, what you put into and do to your body now that isn't natural will catch up to you when you turn 50! Don't think we're stupid out here, you just want drugs. get a clue! get a life! pay attention to what the rest of the world is doing and going thru. maybe you could find something constructive to do to help someone else!

Answer 9

Go and talk to your dr. because ADD can interfere w/ school, work and success. But, don't know abt weight problem. Check out the South Beach diet, but ask Dr. first. Also, walk and work out.

Answer 10

ummm tell her that you think you have add right and then wait till she says all the names like adderall ritalin wait till she ask then be lik ohh i guess ill try ritalin .but i mean it makes u really concentrated and u just sit there lol i take adderall i have ADD.... to look innocent lol good luck