Anyone take Adderall to help with long covid symptoms?

It helped me. I was able to do housework and definitely had more energy. My grown children noticed it first.

I take two ADHD medications for long Covid and both of them help *a lot*! Vyvanse and Guanfacine.

anyone have gastro problems i’ve been diagnosed with gastroparesis after having covid ?

I'm also from 2021! Sorry we are in this boat together. I do take adderall now, although it's technically for my post-concussion syndrome. I was a little hesitant to try it, because it's a controlled substance and I was afraid it would increase my anxiety and mess up my sleep. Instead, my anxiety is actually decreased. And I cannot even explain how amazing it has been for focus/concentration, energy and motivation. I could cry just thinking about how I was before and how much I am able to do now. I can read! I can walk 4 miles! I can write! I can keep my calendars and schedules organized! I don't take naps. I can cook dinner for my family. Of course some symptoms are still there, and probably always will be. I do have memory issues still and I may never be back to the exercise/work/socializing routine from pre-Covid. But I do feel like adderall has given me my life back. Good luck!!

I have Long Covid and Adderall has helped me with the fogginess and concentration. It's been a blessing!!!

Thank you. I have hypersomnia and my doctor mentioned giving me something to help…
I am going to follow up and request adderall. I took it years ago for my hypersomnia.

I have just started taking a low dose (2.5 mg) of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) and it has really helped. I've had long Covid since January of 2022, my original Covid and have had it again twice. I agree that the symptoms get worse again, after each time. I'm very glad I've started taking the med because I can actually get out of bed in the morning. I used to sleep until 9:30-11:00. I am doing additional things to help; DBT therapy, other psych drugs and other support groups. It has been a long haul. I still am unable to work a full time job. Yet, I am making progress every day.

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I have had a lot of issues post 2020 which I thought my younger years were catching up 😒, but the more I look into this, the more it points to long COVID ... I just learned what gastroparesis a week ago and it's 100% what I've had since 2020 😔

My peristalsis in my gut seemed to stop almost completely when I got Long Covid 3 years ago. Also bloating: the minute food hits my stomach (not intestines) I bloat up. Almost odorless gas. I take polyethylene glycol every other day to combat both of these problems, and a daily probiotic.

This is me. I started taking Vyvanse after finally getting diagnosed with ADHD. However, I had already told my doctor how severely fatigued and stuck I felt since contracting COVID in 2021. He informed me that many people are now being prescribed it for long-term fatigue caused by COVID.

Fast forward to the last two weeks. I just contracted the latest strain of COVID, and it’s ten times worse than anything I’ve experienced, including the initial few times. Vyvanse has no effect on me. I’ve been sweating and feeling incredibly uncomfortable since the second week of this. Initially, I thought I might be withdrawing or experiencing something else, but then I read about how many people who have had COVID are also experiencing this temperature issue.

All I want is to feel decent enough to function. I’m 36, but I feel like I’m 96. Today, I realized that my body wasn’t going to fight this off on its own. I’ve been prescribed Augmentin and prednisone. Current symptoms still: left ear feels plugged up with fluid from maybe a sinus infection and chest congestion that’s causing my asthma to flare up terribly.

I know about my preexisting issues. I’m HLA-B27 positive and get sick much harder than people with healthy immune systems. Hoping for some more guidance as I try to find a better doctor.. hope you’re doing well!