Ailments That Sound Fake But Are Real

Wow, I heard of tennis elbow as my oldest sister has it, but never heard of cell phone elbow!

By Linda on 11/3/2009 2:49:01 PM

Yeah, Fibro is REAL and anyone that doesn't believe it needs to walk a few miles in our shoes!  Somedays it is exhausting to just drag myself to the bathroom and waking up tired is no fun!  Pain, fog, depression..........its real

By Kelly on 10/29/2009 3:20:04 PM

Char, thanks for your post. My husbands ex-wife keeps telling me she has ADD (their 10 yr old son as Aspergers as well) and I thought she was just telling me that because everytime she is suppose to do something, well, it does not get done, or if it does, it's not on time. She has never been to a doctor for it. Maybe I will talk to her about what I learned here tonight! Thanks again! Everyone has left some really helpful information. Take care everyone!

By Laura on 10/29/2009 12:00:12 AM

Wow.. this sounds familiar. I have gone to the doctor with some of these sympotms and he always tells me I'm depressed and wants to put me on medications for depression. I know I am not depressed there is something else going on.

By ADELINA on 10/26/2009 3:08:33 PM

FIBROMYALGIA!!!  Is a big one that looks and sounds fake, but trust me it's REAL!!!  I have that and ADHD among other things. It is so DEPRESSING and frustrating trying to get Drs to believe you are in real misery, and that you are not a Psycho or hyperchondriac!!!  And when you have ADHD it's hard to explain things!! With FMS symptoms are many and vary from day to day, so it sounds like your just making things up to complain about. NOT SO!!!

By Joannie on 10/25/2009 4:39:01 PM

Brook, I just saw my doctor about my symptoms...she started me on Adderall.  What medications have you been using, and what has worked/hasn't worked?  I lost a great job because of my symptoms, and I know I have great skills and need to redirect them.

By Mel on 10/21/2009 2:14:15 PM

I have adult ADHD and I live the nightmare daily.  I was an honor student; however social ackward in school.  I didn't make friends easily and I interrupted others' constantly.  My teachers just thought it was because I was bored and finished with my work.  However as I got older, at age 28 I was dx with ADHD because at this point in my life I was divorced twice and highly impulsive in spending.  It seems I was always busy busy but never got nothing done.  I take medications and my symptoms are controlled but I can tell you that without the meds I am miserable.  Snappy, disruptive, unorganized.  My friends would never call me Lazy because I never stop to sit down but my brain doesn't slow down enough to process and finish what I have started.  It is HELL and it is REAL!

By Brook on 10/21/2009 10:05:30 AM

I have a grandson with ADHD he is 12 now we do not give him any med. But I did come up on a book. Children with Starving Brains by  Teresa Binstock           I have him on vitamins and flax seed which is Omega-3 and the vitamins has fish oil in them.

By Karen on 10/21/2009 6:54:43 AM

If I read right, there seems to be a small argument about having Aspergers vs ADD/ADHD.  Aspergers is actually a condition under which a number of symptoms can exist.  In fact, there are a list of factors done in the testing, which should never be done in just one visit, if you want a true, comprehensive diagnosis.  ADD/ADHD just happens to be one of those symptoms (or co-morbitities) that exist in a lot of Aspies.  Of course, a lot of ADD/ADHD people do not have Aspergers, but it is common, but not constant, for Aspies to have ADD/ADHD.  I tried the Omegas, the Fish Oils and other things for Depression and Anxiety to no avail (but don't thing I had the best Dr. at the time) and tried it for my Asperger/ADHD son for a longer time, again seeing no difference.  I think it just depends on the person.  We used high quality supplements - Kirkmans (?) and Northern something.  Menopause and lack of sleep make it worse for me. It's hard living with two males with ADHD, one really bad (the Aspie), me losing my mind, and my 4 year old the only one who stays normal.  Give her the keys and we're OK.

By Carol on 10/21/2009 5:09:20 AM

Wow, how interesting. I never heard it could be related to Omega6 fatty acids or Omega3 fatty acids. I will incorporate that more into my grown sons diet, as I could probably use it also. I'm not big on pill taking unless really needed, but if this could help sounds like a blessing. Thanks for sharing.

By Darlene on 10/20/2009 10:27:09 PM

I was one who thought ADD was just the latest excuse for kids who were not well disciplined.  I found that two of my children have ADD without hyperactivity;  they are quiet in class, so pose no problem for the teachers yet the school work is below average, yet they are testing above average.  Anyway, once diagnosed and placed on medication it's unbelievable the difference at all levels.  I believe my husband has it and compensates with many, many lists and constant stress.  I believe I may have it too, but am currently being treated for depression.  It is a real thing.

By Chris on 10/20/2009 7:05:52 PM

Janice, that was not what I read in her post at all.  I saw it as a diet  thing by some studies.  I did not read that she thought  it doesn't exist at all.  I am sure I have it as my son was also diagnosed in 1st grade, come to find out it was actually Asperger's diagnosed in 9th grade.  They are commonly misdiagnosed with ADHD when it is in fact Asperger's Syndrome.  But I have noticed his symptoms are better while taking Omega 3 supplements.  I also have the disorganized, history of depression and panic-like feelings.  My diet is not the best, but when I do well, I feel like I can actually accomplish my laundry!  LOL Or other menial boring tasks that ADHD people have difficulty accomplishing.  I do believe our diet works for us or against us.  I live my life sidetracked so much that it really causes some of the depression because you cannot seem to get anything accomplished.  I

By Susan on 10/20/2009 4:12:40 PM

Ann,  Obviously you've made up your mind that ADD or ADHD doesn't exist.  How I wish it didn't!  But, I deal w/ the effects of it daily, so I can assure you that you're wrong.  My husband didn't know why he had so many lifetime difficulties until my oldest son was diagnosed at age 4.  It was seeing the struggles that my now 20 yr. old was going through that made my husband first seek help.  Then my youngest son's diagnosis came at age 6. I had to quit working do that I could do everything possible to help all 3 of them with their ADD/ADHD issues:  disorganization, depression, panic attacks.  And...yes, it's all interrelated unfortunately.

By janice on 10/20/2009 2:27:09 PM

ADHD according to some studies is the imbalance between Omega6 fatty acids and Omega3 fatty acids, since more Omega 6 fatty acid than Omega3 fatty acid is consumed in a western diet, it leads to those disorders, that now the pharmaceutical companies have another point to make money at, while a simple change in diet or even just supplementing with fishoil or flaxseed oil would do the trick, without any side effects. I don't think you'll find ADHD in China or Japan, where they eat alot of fish.

By Ann on 10/20/2009 12:27:47 PM

I have Adult ADHD.  It took me many years to arrive at this diagnosis - people always assumed I was "absent-minded', "scatter-brained", etc.  I have heard it all!  I really believe that this is linked to and leads to derpession in adults as they feel there is something wrong with them that they cannot concentrate or follow through on tasks or remember the things they need to remember.  I was in my early 50's when diagnosed, for a while I even took extended release Ritalin.  But I have been on Cymbalta for a little over a year.  It is a wonderful medication, as it treats my depression, my diabetic neuropathy and helps me with my ADD related issues!Do talk to  your doctor if you suspect you might have this problem!  And do seek treatment, and help learning to live with it, regardless of how old you are.  Since I have been treated, my quality of life has improved so very much.

By Char on 10/20/2009 12:02:17 PM