Suggest Treatment For Poor Concentration While Having ADHD

Posted on Fri, 9 Dec 2016

Question: Good Afternoon,
I'm a 36 year old case manager and yet I am only part-time. I have medicaid and medicare and generally I find few Psychiatrists that accept my insurance, and if they do the intake wait time for an evaluation can be months.
In addition to this I decided last fall to go back to school for my Social Work degree.
As a child and throughout high school I had taken various medications for my ADHD. I didn't immediately attend college and when I tried I often found myself unable to finish a semester.
I gave up for many years thinking I'm just not college material.
I have finally begun again, and AGAIN I have trouble focusing, I try to take online classes to reduce Distractions but I'm struggling so much that I dont think I can handle another semester. ADHD medications have come a long way since I was in High School and I really want a bachelors. When I was on medications my grades were very good. And I felt calmer.
I think I would like to discuss trying medication again.
I need help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes they can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Alike in past adult ADHD is well recognised through the medical system and society and need of the ADD patients is well acknowledged and respected. When you need to go to school or need to do something which requires extreme level of concentration and attention, ADHD medications are almost absolute necessity.

You can ask me any questions about medications. I will be glad to assist you.

Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 minutes later)

are you able to assist in prescribing what you think is best ? I am able to provide my last psycho-social after a 3 hr psych exam for any learning disabilities which clearly shows my lack of concentration skills are hindering my academic (and social functioning??)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I am not supposed to prescribe

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Prescription is priviledge to doctors who see you personally and examine you. Being a online doctor for you I am not supposed to prescribe anything because my medical council do not permit for same.

I think this is in interest of patient and we need to comply with regulatory authorities.

having said this you can send me the report so I can advice you accordingly.

Thanks and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar