Stimulants Do You Think Adderall Could Cause Nerve Damage?

[Spuds]

Hell all. Just curious if any of you have experienced nerve damage from taking high doses of Adderall or maybe know someone who has.

I've been having some very strange symptoms since taking a rather high dose a few months ago. I'm hoping it is just a thyroid issue.

 

[jaredvillhelm2002]

Well one potential side effect of adderal is the risk of hypo or hyperthyroidism if in context you were implying such... The greater the usage the greater the potential... Hope all is well friend... Ask anything about dope and I'll do my best to help and if not me someone has the answer...

 

[Spuds]

No nerve damage though? Ever heard of that occuring?

 

[jaredvillhelm2002]

Well I have not heard of Adderall directly itself causing nerve damage but as a powerful stimulant it has the capacity to cause damage to many of the body's systems. You may have an underlying condition that was aggravated due to abuse of Adderall or brought on due to the physiological strain brought on by abusing Adderall. Adrenergic reactions can occur in a sympathetic manner with amphetamines also, causing fluctuation in the function adrenal glands and the regulation of cortisol and adrenal levels in your body...

 

[Z Y G G Y]

Well it is an amphetamine and amphetamines are known to be neurotoxic. Neurotoxic means nerve damaging. The damage is rather on a small scale with adderall. It also depends on the person and their metabolism, so that one person can have more damage than another person doing the same amount.

So yes, nerve damage is certainly possible with adderall. I dunno the extent and whether it would be permanent, but all amphetamines are known to be neurotoxic.

But you are talking about thyroid problems. Something that is neurotoxic does not necessarily damage the hormone system. Those two things are related but not the same. So, neurotoxic does not mean it damages the thyroid.

 

[Cane2theLeft]

What symptom(s) are you experiencing that you fear is due to nerve damage?

You said you're experiencing symptoms after taking 'a rather high dose a few months ago'... was this a single occasion? Neurotoxicity associated with amphetamines is generally due to extensive abuse over a substantial period. If you're talking about a single experience and its months later, I'd think its unlikely to be related.

 

[Spuds]

What symptom(s) are you experiencing that you fear is due to nerve damage?

You said you're experiencing symptoms after taking 'a rather high dose a few months ago'... was this a single occasion? Neurotoxicity associated with amphetamines is generally due to extensive abuse over a substantial period. If you're talking about a single experience and its months later, I'd think its unlikely to be related.

Yeah, it was a one time dose of 100mg IR. Didn't really have any overdose symptoms, just a bit of restlessness and racing thoughts which I imagine is quite normal given the amount I took.

As far as the symptoms I'm having are concerned, I've got pins and needles like sensations in my fingers. Muscle spasms galore and my body is no longer producing sweat. Oh yeah, and I totally can't get a boner to save my life. I'd never had that issue before, EVER!

Very very strange to say the least. I'm a bit skeptical myself that this could all be from a one time dose of 100mg of Adderall. I just didn't have any of the above mentioned symptoms going on prior to taking 'em. Fuck me! No seriously, 'cos I get get a boner, so there's no way I'm fucking anybody.

 

[Spuds]

What symptom(s) are you experiencing that you fear is due to nerve damage?

You said you're experiencing symptoms after taking 'a rather high dose a few months ago'... was this a single occasion? Neurotoxicity associated with amphetamines is generally due to extensive abuse over a substantial period. If you're talking about a single experience and its months later, I'd think its unlikely to be related.

One more thing, I had never, ever taken Adderall prior to this. I'm a 30 year old 210lb man with a high tolerance for alcohol, which I consumed a bit of the night I took the Adderall, and I'm floored to think 100mg of anything would do any permanent damage to me. I had in the past done some coke but very recreationally, I mean I could sit on an 8-ball for a month. Used the stuff very sparringly.

I just don't get it!

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

One more thing, I had never, ever taken Adderall prior to this. I'm a 30 year old 210lb man with a high tolerance for alcohol, which I consumed a bit of the night I took the Adderall, and I'm floored to think 100mg of anything would do any permanent damage to me. I had in the past done some coke but very recreationally, I mean I could sit on an 8-ball for a month. Used the stuff very sparringly.

I just don't get it!

I'm going to agree with Cane2theLeft on this one, I seriously doubt your one time high dosage experience caused any damage at all.

Even if it did cause any damage, I doubt even more that the damage was long-term.

 

[BrokedownPalace]

I think your problems are simply side effects from taking a huge fuckin' dose of amphetamines.. Add the high blood pressure, hyperthermia, ANXIETY, etc and you can create a whole barrel of problems in your head that you think you have.

I would bet money that after you come down, eat a good meal, stay hydrated, and get a good rest, you'll wake up dandy as candy.

It always happens to me when I take large doses of stimulants with no benzos.

 

[Spuds]

I'm going to agree with Cane2theLeft on this one, I seriously doubt your one time high dosage experience caused any damage at all.

Even if it did cause any damage, I doubt even more that the damage was long-term.

I've talked to a bunch of frequent Adderall users that I know and they all seem to think the same thing. 100mgs one time couldn't/shouldn't have done any damage to me.

I know it doesn't make a lot of sense, but it truly seems to be the case here. There's just no other explanation for what I've got going on. I mean, I've got muscle twitches that I can see under my skin. Hell, I even asked a Neurologist online if this was possible and he didn't believe it to be.

I'm lost...

 

[Spuds]

I think your problems are simply side effects from taking a huge fuckin' dose of amphetamines.. Add the high blood pressure, hyperthermia, ANXIETY, etc and you can create a whole barrel of problems in your head that you think you have.

I would bet money that after you come down, eat a good meal, stay hydrated, and get a good rest, you'll wake up dandy as candy.

It always happens to me when I take large doses of stimulants with no benzos.

Only problem is this dose was taken a few months back and said symptoms are still present. What size doses have you taken?

Any idea what you took the first time you tried Adderall?

 

[Cane2theLeft]

I know it doesn't make a lot of sense, but it truly seems to be the case here. There's just no other explanation for what I've got going on.

You don't KNOW of another explanation, that doesn't mean there isn't one. If you're concerned, you should see a physician and be examined.

 

[BrokedownPalace]

Well thanks for pointing out the obvious fact I seem to have breezed over there, Mr. Cane.

I had the dumbass impression that you took this dose like, today.. My bad.

If you took this dose months ago, and are still feeling these side effects, then i would highly recommend seeking some professional medical attention. At best I can give you my anecdotal experiences, which won't help you get any closer to an affirmative diagnosis.

But, I have taken doses of dexedrine ( d-amp ) and also adderall, well over 100 mg in a sitting. The FIRST time I ever took adderal I took, oh, I dunno I believe it was two 20mg extended release capsules, chewed.

Like cane said, just because you haven't found an explanation yet, doesn't mean tthat there ISN'T one. I would go see a good neurologist and maybe even a psychiatrist/psychologist. The mind is a powerful thing.

I get a lot of those same symptoms daily, especially when I am without benzos due to some extreme GAD and insomnia problems, as well as lingering side effects/problems from cancer treatment last year, and now getting off of opiates.

I don't know what the fuck is real and in my head anymore, but that's besides the point.

 

[Spuds]

You don't KNOW of another explanation, that doesn't mean there isn't one. If you're concerned, you should see a physician and be examined.

I've seen quite a few physicians regarding the matter but with no resolve. It's like they think I'm fuckin' crazy or something, which I'm totally not.

 

[Cane2theLeft]

Outside of the inability to sweat, which seems pretty strange, all of those symptoms can be caused by anxiety like BdP was saying. When you say muscle spasm what do you mean exactly?

 

[Spuds]

Well thanks for pointing out the obvious fact I seem to have breezed over there, Mr. Cane.

I had the dumbass impression that you took this dose like, today.. My bad.

If you took this dose months ago, and are still feeling these side effects, then i would highly recommend seeking some professional medical attention. At best I can give you my anecdotal experiences, which won't help you get any closer to an affirmative diagnosis.

But, I have taken doses of dexedrine ( d-amp ) and also adderall, well over 100 mg in a sitting. The FIRST time I ever took adderal I took, oh, I dunno I believe it was two 20mg extended release capsules, chewed.

Like cane said, just because you haven't found an explanation yet, doesn't mean tthat there ISN'T one. I would go see a good neurologist and maybe even a psychiatrist/psychologist. The mind is a powerful thing.

I get a lot of those same symptoms daily, especially when I am without benzos due to some extreme GAD and insomnia problems, as well as lingering side effects/problems from cancer treatment last year, and now getting off of opiates.

I don't know what the fuck is real and in my head anymore, but that's besides the point.

I get the 'it's all in your head' stuff from friends all the time. It's anxiety, it's your mind fuckin' with you. Problem is, all the shit that I'm claiming to have going on is REALLY going on, ya know.

Guess I'm gonna have to try harder with buying into the idea that it could just all be in my head. I've just always thought I was smarter than that, in the sense that my own mind could fuck with me. I'd hate to think that 100mg of Addy, I see that cute little nickname being thrown around quite a bit on here, could kill the idea of ever getting a damn erection again, or sweating for that matter.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Cane2theLeft]

Intelligence doesn't prevent anxiety, in fact I wouldn't surprised if it were MORE prevalent in people with higher IQ's (but I'm just speculating here). Anxiety, depression and many afflictions that people think of as only mental can have somatic manifestations and that doesn't mean you're crazy or stupid.

 

[BrokedownPalace]

Yeah, I obviously do not know for a fact what your diagnosis is. For all I know, it COULD be a real physical ailment.

Regardless, I wish you the best and hope you can find a positive diagnosis eventually. It will definitely put your mind at rest when you know what is goign on.

 

[Spuds]

Outside of the inability to sweat, which seems pretty strange, all of those symptoms can be caused by anxiety like BdP was saying. When you say muscle spasm what do you mean exactly?

Muscle spasms in the sense that I can feel, and actually see, a twitch/spasm in my leg, arm, chest, etc. I get 'em all over the place. I've done some online research and found them to be called Fasciculations.

Yeah, the sweat thing is rather strange to say the least. Can't find any info on line about Adderall fucking with sweat glands though. However, I did come across a few mentions of Adderall screwing with the thyroid, but from just one time use? Too fucking weird.