Adderral for Brainfog?

Symptoms Neurological
#1

Has anyone’s brainfog been helped by taking Adderral?

Thanks!

#2

Benzodiazepines have helped with brainfog. If you have high anxiety, adderall will increase it drastically.

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#3

I have considered trying it as I already take a benzo on and off. Maybe vyvanse would be a better alternative as it is not as stimulating as adderall?

#4

Thank you for the reply. Has your brainfog been helped by Benzodiazepines? And/or have you heard of other PFS sufferers who have been similarly helped?

#5

Do Benzodiazepines help your brainfog?

#6

It’s hard to tell, sometimes I feel better after taking one but I believe i might just feel more clear headed because I’m not as panicky and anxious. I wouldn’t recommend it as a long term option though because they’re addictive and cause tolerance. Can also be hell to withdraw from

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#7

In my case, brain fog also correlates with blood sugar level. When I’m hypoglycemic, I get ADHD.

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#8

Thanks for the feedback :slight_smile:

#9

Interesting! My Doc thought that might be the case. I did blood tests like a diabetic during times I had bad brain fog, but there was no significant change. I guess we are all different.

#10

May also be reactive hypoglycemia, which doesn’t show up on a blood test. I measued my blood glucose when I felt my worst and it was 82. Try having a banana and see if you feel better within the next 30mins, more or less.
@Mr_GG

#11

When I first crashed on saw P at 26 my blood sugar was also low. Doctor said I had hypoglycemia. Blood sugar remained out of wack for a few months. It corrected it self though and does not go low anymore . My guess is that my body was releasing excessive amounts of insulin in response to crashing

#12

These are some things that made my reactive hypoglycemia worse:

  • Too much fiber. Impedes the absorption of glucose and fat from foods.
  • Eating meals with too much simple sugars.
  • Low fat diet. Fats help stabilize blood sugar longer. Consuming ghee and olive oil with boiled potato before bed helped me get through the worst times.
  • Some probiotics & prebiotics do this.
  • Low E2 and low cortisol also screw blood sugar.
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#13

Yes they help with brain fog, insomnia, anxiety, tinnitus, and a bunch of other things—at least for me.

#14

Not for me. I have severe fatigue and it helped with that. It also increased my sex drive—at least for a little while. If you are a person with a lot of anxiety, it will dramatically increase it.

#15

I don’t think there is much difference between adderall and the other drug you mentioned.

#16

There’s not but I’ve taken both in college and the vyvanse was way less stimulating if you have anxiety. That’s why I mentioned it as an alternative

#17

Unfortunately I can’t eat any kinds of fruits or any kinds of sugars (honey, sugar, etc.)

#18

Simple sugars are counterproductive in case of hypoglycemia. Best course of action would high fat diet that also include fiber and starchy foods (e.g brown rice; potatoes).

#19

Try cortef instead.

#20

Has this helped you with brainfog?