Ep. 143 ADHD, An important Look beyond Childhood

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Understanding ADHD in Adults and Its Comprehensive Management
This episode features the second part of an interview with ADHD experts Mindy and Jeffrey Katz. The discussion revolves around the prevalence and impact of ADHD not only in children but also in adults, emphasizing its significant role in the lives of those with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia. Various aspects such as the underdiagnosis of ADHD, the challenges posed by electronic medical records for healthcare professionals with ADHD, and the coping mechanisms for managing ADHD are explored. The episode also delves into the advancements in ADHD research, the issue of medication shortages, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the concept of neurodiversity. It ends on the note of encouraging better education and awareness about ADHD among healthcare providers and the general public.
00:00 Introduction to ADHD in Adults
00:19 Understanding the Podcast and Its Host
01:14 The Impact of ADHD on Chronic Pain Patients
03:33 The Challenges of ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
04:17 The Role of ADHD in Medical Professionals' Lives
05:24 The Connection Between ADHD and Obesity
06:17 The Struggles of Adults with ADHD
14:25 The Impact of ADHD Diagnosis on Adults
18:55 The Evolution of ADHD Understanding and Treatment
33:56 The Importance of ADHD Screening and Diagnosis
39:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.