Anyone take a stimulant?

       Good morning Backpain!

            Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum!

               Many of us suffer from back pain, and understand what you're going through, and it can be a real drag on the emotions as well as the body. It looks like you're on anti-depressants, and I see that you have been checked for other types of problems with blood work. One thing many of the members here have had checked as well, is Viatimin D. Have you had this checked?

        If you don't mind me asking, have you had any corrective surgery or other treatments for you're back problems? Maybe an epidural? I also see that you walk, but are you doing any PT to strengthen your back muscles?

        I'm at a loss for an oral stimulant suggestion, but I'm sure some of the other members will be along to help with you're question.

     Again, Welcome!

         SE

i take Adderall "mix of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine ions" first thing in the morning and a cup of coffee. i am zoned out with the medication mix i am on if i do not take some type of wakefulness promoting thing. i am Rx'ed 20mg 2 times a day; am and 2-3pm but i usually only take it in the morning. i know it also contributes to the control of my pain. it shares some effects with any norepineprine-reuptake inhibitor or NDRIs (dopamine) like bupropion (Wellbutrin) or Effexor"SNRI" or Cymbalta"SNRI". Provigil or modafinil is a NRI or a NDRI or maybe SNDRI. i would probably take the Provigil if not for the costs because it is a smoother wakefulness once it gets going, Adderall is pretty smooth and steady as stimulants go. for a while i took Wellbutrin and Adderall with a Gabatril at bedtime and i had no adverse effects and it was effective. some pain doctors like using Ritalin but i am not a big fan of the feeling i get. it is not uncommon so i would just come right out and ask what your doctor thinks. i drink 3-4 cups of green tea per day. a amino acid discovered in green tea that is popular now is called L-theanine and it gives you a state of calm alertness. another new supplement from Japan is called PharmaGABA now made by Natural Factors has been studied in addition with caffeine for ADD/ADHD with good results. Ginseng, (Chinese, American, or "Siberian" although a different genus) works and is very safe. Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 is absorbed 100% and aids cellular power production, with DMG "dimethylglicine". B-complex, Inositol/Choline, L-tyrosine or n-acetl-L-tyrosine, DLPA"DL-phenylalanine". yerba-mate, Malic acid, Aromatherapy with 100 % pure essential pine, balsam fir, or rosemary oil.

Thank you. Sara