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What Causes Upper Body Pain While Treating ADHD, Depression And Sensory Processing Disorder?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2017

Question: My nine year old son has ADHD, Depression and Sensory Processing Disorder. He takes D-Amphetamine XR 10mg capsule, and then one tablet at night for his symptoms. It usually is helpful but over the last couple days, he has been screaming in whole upper body pain after taking any of the meds. He refuses the capsule, and has agreed to take the tablet, which only lasts four hours at a time, unlike the capsule that lasts up to ten hours. He is refusing both now, as he is associating swallowing the meds with the pain. The pain feels like someone shot him, he says, and it is mostly in the upper chest AND upper back. It is currently still hurting in the upper, mid back, and it has been over an hour since he took the meds. This is a kid who is very active, has had bouts of anger, which has been addressed by his Psychiatrist at the hospital, and who has no issues taking med without water....although he has lately been taking them with water due to this issue...I need ideas & help, as without meds, he is destructive and can be very hurtful, but with remorse....Thank you for some honest help! I will be in touch with his doctor on Tuesday.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Pain to this intensity needs to be investigated medically. It very likely has nothing to do with the medication, but might be a medical problem such as an esophageal tear or a heart or lung problem. I'd recommend taking him to urgent care for a physical exam as soon as possible.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (32 minutes later)

Thank you. I do need to understand possibly, why he isn't responding in such a manner when he eats meals, snacks or whatever else, but seems to within several minutes after taking these small medications?

Thank you for a quick reply. Something doesn't add up with it possibly being an esophageal tear or hear/lung problem...

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
These medications do not cause pain. However, they might irritate the esophagus going down if there is an esophageal tear or other pathologic problem in the chest cavity. Your son needs a physical exam as soon as possible.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (26 minutes later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

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