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How Much Should a Pediatrician Know About ADHD and Related Disorders?
Asked by ☆.H. from San Francisco
on June 17, 2012
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My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. His pedi seems to not be very knowledgable on the subject. There has obviously been an issue since infancy. He spent the fi...
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- A pediatrician should know enough to refer you to someone who specializes in whatever developmental or behavioral concerns there may be. They should not be "diagnosing...
- ALL decently trained pediatricians should be able to suspect and/or diagnose ADHD. If they keep up to date, there are even special questionnaires that they can have in...
- my sons ped knew that he was out of her level of expertise so she referred him to a psychiatrist. since he never sees her for anything except well child/sick visits AL...
Depression Help!
Asked by T.S. from Lima
on August 22, 2012
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Hi there. I am actually posting in regards to my brother in law honestly. My sister is going through some rough times right now and I wanna know if anybody out there h...
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- Sounds like along with his meds he really needs someone to talk with a therapist would be the next step for me.
- Your sister and her husband should check into State Disability. One of the doctors he sees would most likely sign the necessary paperwork/forms. If your sister is no...
- 1. My younger daughter got a ear infection like no other a couple months ago, too. She went through 7 types of antibiotics, and some procedures. She also experienced a...
40Th Birthday Gift Needed for Friend
Asked by P.B. from Detroit
on July 15, 2008
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OK - here's my question - I have a friend who has been pretty much bedridden for the past 2 1/2 years with migraines and she is turning 40 next week. I would like to g...
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- I just read about a situation yesterday in a magazine-the woman went to a chiropractor and it turned out to be some pinched nerves causing neck and migrains. In just ...
- How about some aromatherapy items. If she is spending so much time in bed they can be a comfort, an eye cooler ( you know those gel things we stick in the fridge) some...
- Greetings P., You sound like a wonderful friend! Here is a gift suggestion for you that is creative and inexpensive. Since she likes to be catered to invite her a...
I Need to Know What Other Parent Do
Asked by B.R. from Springfield
on January 5, 2007
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My daughter has just been put back into the Psych Unit for the 4th time.She was so out of control that she could no longer function and was hurting me and herself phys...
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- hi B., i'm B.. i'm a single parent ,a son 28,who's left the nest. a son 15 with high functioning autisum, a daughter 13, who has adhd, "mood disorder", depresasion and...
- I'd like to suggest the following two articles: http://www.emofree.com/Articles2/autism-improvement-lewis.htm and http://www.emofree.com/children/underdevelop...
- I'm a grandmother of a 11 year old that i'm raising and he also has ADHD-BI-POLAR we have been down the same road and it is very hard. We have had good with the bad, t...
Problems with the School System and Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and Brain Injury
Asked by G.M. from Lafayette
on January 25, 2007
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Im looking for mom's who are struggling with the school system with their children who suffer from these or any other disorder or disabilities. Seems like I have been...
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- I wish I had some advice....I have a nine yr. old son with severe ADHD and it seems that the school contantly picks on him as well.......if you do find somthing out PL...
- Hello... I suffer from Bi-Polar disordar as well as ADD...my disorder was not discovered until I was in my mid twenties, so I struggled with school, especially in t...
- Hi G., I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome (closely related to high-functioning Autism) and we are having school issues at the moment. I don't know what parish y...
Daughter Is Acting Strange & Freaks Out... Don't Know What to Do!!
Asked by R.A. from Boise
on December 1, 2007
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When my 7 year old goes to school, sometimes she'll freak out during class when its time to do work. She gets very anxious, wiggly, bites her lip, tugs at her hair, an...
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- I just wanted to give you some support. I really can only suggest that you speak to the school counselor -maybe they can point you in the right direction. We recently ...
- Hi R.- Have you thought about taking her to some counseling? Can it be that the step-family is an issue for her? I have a blended family and I know its difficult. H...
- Bi-polar, ADD, and anxiety are big problems in my family as well. Your daughter sounds alot like mine. Check out the book "the out of sync child" and the following we...
Moody Hubby
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on August 29, 2012
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My husband and I have been together for three yearas now. He's so moody. He can be in a great mood and one little thing will make him extremely foul where he wont ev...
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- I also agree that it doesn't sound like bi-polar..he just sounds Moody, some people are. This is what I think of as the fun part of marriage, you have to really get...
- You said he was great with the kids. Now you say he is very moody. What happened in the last three months? Did something happen at work? Has something happened at ...
- Just a thought...have you tried responding with a real loving response when he gets snippy? Sometimes when you do this (without sarcasm) it disarms the other party and...
4 Year Old Diagnosed with Bipolar and ADHD - Anyone Have Advice on Medicine?
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar. At this time, we are charting his moods to show what sort of cycle he goes through. We have held off on m...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear that your having to go through this. It is very difficult, we have a 4 year old foster child that was diagnosed with bipolarism around March ...
- I have a bipolar sister. It's a very rare disorder in young children, and less common in males than females. Have you looked for a second opinion of the diagnosis?
- Check out the Feingold diet. It has done wonders for a number of children with ADHD, autism, and a number of other issues. We're getting ready to switch to Feingold ...
How Did This Happen!?!
Asked by S.T. from Oklahoma City
on January 2, 2012
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Ok.... so I got a BFP on Christmas day(three actually), so I guess I am expecting #4. My DH had a vasectomy in Sept. and we only did the deed once in Dec, because we a...
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- if he is recently diagnosed and is WORKING on getting treatment, i see zero reason to split up. your family should understand that (although in the end you need to mak...
- I think if he's on medication and is working on getting help, then he deserves the benefit of the doubt. As far as the BFP (big fat positive, for those who asked) a...
- You have a TON going on right now. Instead of trying to wrap your arms around it all. Take small, baby steps. Keep working on your marriage - it's not easy being m...
Advice on Mania Episode During Pregnancy
Asked by C.B. from Milwaukee
on March 21, 2008
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I have a history of bi-polar in my family but thought I was past the age threshold of having any traces of it (30 years I think, they say). A lot of extra stress in m...
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- Although I am not bi polar, I do suffer from depression. Its great that you have stepped forward like this and shared your story. I hope other people out there will ...
- We ALL have things about ourselves we would like to change and don't know why they are the way the are, we are human, not perfect. This I know is true. you were creat...
- Since you are obviously qualified for the marketing position, is there any way you could have the same type of job, yet maybe fewer hours or do some work from home or ...
