"i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. it seems i also have adhd, idiopathic hypersomnia (not narcolepsy, but an unknown reason for excessive sleepiness), and a host of other symptoms. ritalin was a life saver. i am able to think clearly again, i can wake up in the morning, and stay awake during the day, and my creativity is back (artist/crafter). it seems my tolerance is building, so my doctor tried me on la; in a 1 month test i had a rocky start, but once my system adjusted it worked wonderfully. however, now my insurance company won&#039;t pay for it. always one step forward, two steps back."