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ehbscorp

Jul 27, 2023

I personally have not had this situation but everyone is different. The literature says, "Dysfunction of this barrier leads to leakage, with loss of intravascular fluid and protein into the interstitial compartment. Cells and platelets are generally retained within the vasculature, resulting in elevations in white blood cell, red blood cell, and platelet counts." So apparently, yes.

Stifler1002

Jul 13, 2023

I understand you. Thanks anyway for the info. I'll try other drugs until Adderall is gone.

I have a question for you. My swelling doesn't go down when I lie down. But the body looks pale. bruising easily.

ehbscorp

Jul 18, 2023

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Yes, Adderall can cause anxiety. I have found that after taking it for a while, this usually gets better. I have sometimes switched to Dexedrine, and have none of these side effects with Vyvanse. I do breathing exercises, yoga and medidation as well. Doctors do not like giving anti-anxiety medications to counteract the side effects in my experience. It helps to have extended release in the medication so it goes into the body gradually.

Stifler1002

Jul 20, 2023

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Sorry for asking so many questions.
a blood test shows an increase in hemoglobin and platelet levels.
as I understand it, this increase is due to the leakage of water from the blood vessels. is it possible?

ehbscorp

Jul 28, 2023

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Increased cellular permeability can cause an elevated level of platelets in your blood, which is called thrombocytosis. Platelets are blood cells that form clots to stop bleeding. Elevated platelets can cause easy bruising and heavy bleeding after a small injury. I had so much bruising as a child, I was taken into NYC for testing as they thought I had Leukemia. I didn't bleed abnormally however. They never found anything wrong. Interesting. Yes, it can cause an increase of RBC as well. I don't remember reading about this in any of the literature and whenever I get to speak with Dr. Check, this would be an interesting question.