could ritalin be intensifing my arthritis pain?

georgetta · Newbie Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 2

Hi, I have been taking Ritalin for my attention deficit disorder for a really long time. Also, I have been recently diagnosed with arthritis and the pain is very strong. A friend of mine told me that Ritalin might be the cause of this pain. She says that Ritalin could be intensifing my arthritis pain. Is this true?

lida · Newbie Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

Hi, I am very sorry to hear about your problems. I know how hard it is to deal with arthritis pain on its own, but when there is another condition making the situation worse, I cannot imagine how it feels. I am suffering from arthritis for a while and I know what you are going through. Arthritis is a specific condition and I am sure your doctor has told you that the scientists havent yet figured out what it is causing it. Now, since the cause of arthritis is unknown, I believe that the doctors also dont know what situations might aggravate the problem. This goes for Ritalin as well. Who knows if the neurotransmitters activated by Ritalin somehow intensify the pain of arthritis? I cannot say whether your friend is right or not, but you should definitely talk to your doctor about this problem. There is no reason for you to suffer unnecessary if there is solution for your situation. I am sure your doctor will change your attention deficit disorder or put you on stronger analgesic meds.

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