Strategies and Treatments Can Help ADHD in Fibromyalgia
According to the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a nonprofit organization, there are certain strategies which people with ADHD can use to compensate for some of the cognitive problems that they have. These include organizing the workspace systemically in order to minimize distractions or dividing big tasks into smaller ones and then rewarding yourself whenever you complete each task.
Adults who have ADHD can usually benefit from undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy or seeing a personal coach that can help in setting up manageable goals.
Medications like stimulants and antidepressants may also help in the treatment of ADHD. Furthermore, the researchers noted that some of the case studies have shown that psychostimulant Ritalin may not only help to improve the cognitive symptoms, but can also help treat fibromyalgia pain. Further clinical trials are required before this can be confirmed but you may want to speak to your doctor regarding this medication.
