Is it possible having adhd symptoms and no medicine will work?

Revise the diagnosis: Or have a second opinion, ADHD isn't at times easy to diagnose, and not easy to treat at times, but generally can be managed in an expert's hands

Unlikely: The neurochemistry of ADHD is well known. If stimulant medications, which directly treat the known chemical abnormality do not work to alleviate symptoms, then you do not have ADHD. Instead, you have another condition whose symptoms mimic ADHD. You should consult your doctor and have a neuropsychological evaluation. With those findings, consult a neurologist or psychiatrist.

Not common: ADHD is treatable and most patients respond well. Sometimes someone can experience ADHD symptoms (difficulty with concentration) as a result of another issue such as depression or anxiety. Continue to talk to your doctor or see a psychologist to talk through your symptoms and lack of response to medications.

Anything is possible: Usually some combination of medication(s) and therapy can make life tolerable for even the most severe of cases.

Unfortunately: There are some people that do not respond well to the medications at all. Non pharma strategies like meditation and yoga, exercise and organizational approaches help. They usually take longer to have an effect, but they will help diminish the effects of ADHD.

Correct Dosage?: It is possible that you will not respond to any of the stimulant medications for ADHD, but unlikely. It is more likely that your dosing is inadequate. That stated, don't go off willy-nilly and bump up your dosing, check with your Doc or find someone who is truly a stimulant medication expert and have a consultation. If you are a big guy with a small dose you could feel little or nothing.

Neurofeedback or: biofeedback can be helpful if you can find a practitioner, usually a clinical psychologist. Also look into your diet w/the help of a nutritionist.

Yes.: But better to say it is not impossible. ON the other hand, Have all medicines really been tried, at dosages that are needed? If so, then before deciding that no medicine works, the question of diagnosis should be raised. There are conditions other than ADHD that can cause ADHD symptoms, but need different medications.

ADHD: Usually some medication trial works, but it may be necessary to follow some protocol. At the same time, stimulants are number one choice, but there are non-stimulant meds like atomoxetine. At times, they can be used in combination. Coaching, self-help and educational accommodations (regardless of level of education you are in) are some other options, or concurrent approaches.

Possible: but unlikely. If you have tried and failed a number of ADHD meds and responded to none of them, your original diagnosis should be reconsidered/re-evaluated.

Yes: A certain percentage of people with ADHD do not respond to meds. In addition many people have some of the symptoms of ADHD but do not have ADHD. The right approach is to get a careful evaluation by a psychiatrist to see if it is really ADHD and then systematically try different treatment approaches to the symptoms based on careful diagnosis.

Yes: There are a few patients with ADHD that do not respond to typical stimulant medication. However, this also might mean you have the wrong diagnosis. Poor attention and impulsive behavior can be symptoms of several things. Get a second opinion. Ask for MilleniumPGT test to see what meds are not a good fit for you. Good luck!

Unresponsive : It is rare that people get no benefit from some form of medication. My experience is that some folks react badly and experience too many side effects. No question frequent exercise is very important for those individuals. If that can be combined with meditation all the better. Lots of adults with adhd function on those two interventions. Overall health though is keykey as well.