Does anyone know a good adult ADHD specialist? I have lost my ritalin & need urgent, can GP's prescribe?

Question

Hi, I used to see Dr Rory McCarthy who treated my ADHD - however he is a pediatrician who specialises in the field. I am now to old to see him, my psychiartrist is a moron and keeps forgetting to send out my prescription - I have lost my entire box when my bag was stolen last week, I also would like to see a specialist of ADHD as my current dose is 4 tablets a day, I believe I need more than this. Does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

Yes a GP would be a good start to refill the old Rx. They can contact your old Dr. if they have any questions. Once you have your meds you can try to find a specialist who can evaluate your dosage. Maybe your GP is willing to work with a psychologist and can recommend one, they are cheaper than psychiatrists.

Also, a balanced diet has been proven by the National Institute of Mental Health to improve brain function in ADHD subjects (and non-ADHD subjects too) in a study done in the early 80s.

This is not a cure, but it is instant help to reduce your symptoms. Check your health food isle of your major drug store chain. Most of them have copies of "Focus Factor". It is vitamins & supplements that feed the brain. It is also rather pricey, which is why the generic/copies are a less expensive alternative. If that costs too much you can buy some of the ingredients independently, like extra B vitamins to supplement the multiple vitamins that you already take.

Answer 2

Well, I too have ADHD and am 34 years old. I also got my luggage stolen over the holidays and called my doctor who told me too bad she wasn't going to prescribe me a new script because she could get in trouble with the law as it is a controlled 2 substance and tracked by the government. So I will probably lose my job in the next two weeks as I can't get it refilled until the 13th of January. Good luck! I don't know what I am going to do..other than be extrememly hyper and out of sorts! My poor co-workers!!