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Seeking Moms Who Have Children with ADHD
I would like some information regarding medication for ADHD. ..... It's a drug free cure to these disorders. They have a web site www.naet.com Good luck T. ...
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- In a recent magazine from my company, I read an informative study about the effects of a natural nutrient called pycnogenol and how it reduced ADHD symptoms without si...
- I have a 13 year old 7th grader with ADHD. He's been on Concerta (he out grew the med) and he's now on adderall xr. He's been on that off and on for a year. I tried...
- I also have a child with ADHD. He is 9 and has been on Concerta for about 3 years. They keep upping the dose. I want to get him off the medicine because of the side ...
Having Difficult Time with Oldest Son
While drugs would have helped US,the parents (!) even short trials for his early ADHD and high-anxiety and vigilance mannerims throughout highschool (back ...
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- Hi Mrs. Beth. I am a daycare provider and my first child that I took in to care for had ADHD. He had already been kicked out of a couple of daycare centers, and basica...
- While talk therapy might be useful for many issues, I suspect that a therapist trained in behavioral techniques and/or Cognitive behavioral therapy who can work not ju...
- I have no idea...but I can tell you if zoloft had been around when I was a teenager, my life would have been completely different..in a good way. So my point is try t...
Add/adhd/bipolar?? He's Not Even 3Years Old Yet!
If doctors can diagnose ADD/ADHD and Bipolar at 2 they ought to come up .... Regretfully I took the advice, and had my son on the drugs for about 6 weeks. ...
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- Hi M., first day care providers are not doctors some of them shouldn't even be working with children quick example where i live at in Staten Island there's a girl i sa...
- Hi, Boy I would like to know what A two year old is doing that would warrant a bipolar diagnosis? I am not sure I would be so willing to label a child of that age ...
- I am just wondering with your busy schedule when you spend time with your children? He sounds to me like he is reacting to stress. It may be that what he really needs ...
Adhd
Of course wihtout it he might not feel like he's on drugs. But look and see how many kids are useing an ADHD med its crazy any time a child is a little bit ...
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- You're right, he is a child but 12 is old enough to know how the meds are effecting him. There are most always alternative treatments available. Most everything can im...
- your pediatrician sound horrible. i hate medicating children as a first step. there are so many things you can try other than meds. i question was posted a few weeks a...
- Hello M.~ To be honest with you, I would listen to my child. It sounds like he is old enough to know that it makes him feel different. My 8 year old daughter is A...
ADHD Support
I am begging you, please look to the alternatives before giving your son mind- altering drugs. My daughter has "ADHD" ( I put it in quotes because it is not ...
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- Here is what I have discovered that most pediatricians won't have a clue about. If your son has a yeast over growth (this is caused by having juice and lots of sweet ...
- I think our children are overwhelmed with choices, too many toys, too many books, too much tv. In hind sight I wish I would have put all the toys and books away excep...
- Dont you worry your son will be okay. My son we adopted has FASE ADHD Sensory Inacration, and is very Hyper active. I read this really good book its called Dont try h...
Seeking Parent's Going Through Raising a Child Bi-polar and ADHD
would love to talk with parent's raising a Bi-polar and ADHD child. ... My experience says that alchohol problems often go along with drugs. ...
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- L., check out http://www.bipolarhappens.com/ as a resource. Best wishes!
- WOW it seems to me you are doing very well with Mac. You and your husband have much to be proud of, you have done a very good job in raising your children. I'm afraid ...
- In research for my own kids, I've come across alot of info on bipolar, ADHD kids (as well as a host of other things)that stems from adverse reactions to vaccinations w...
Advise on ADHD?
... I was a little ticked at the thought that they just told me to drug my kid. ..... My 13 year old has ADHD and is currently on medication.. which my ...
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- Hi J., I know this is a late reply, but I had saved your post in my inbox intending to reply sooner. I just perused the responses you've received and don't believe a...
- Hi J.! I know someone has already refered you to Dr. Tanya Hudson, and I second that. She is a wonderful and talented naturopathic doctor and has great knowledge o...
- Goodness I had to check the name because that could be me. My son has the same thing. His teacher, His dr. as suggested ADHD, and he has some sensory issues. His DR. t...
What is your experience with Concerta on children?
Yet there is no physical testing for ADD/ADHD. The reason is that drugs are not the answer. They may temporarily help but they come with a host of side ...
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- Hi L.! I've seen other parents suggest further testing but the truth is that there is NO appropriate testing for psychiatric drugs of any kind. The "tests" are for...
- Concerta is time-released Ritalin and has many side effects Try to find out what are causing his symptoms. Could he have high levels of lead or mercury? Are you feedi...
- L., I agree with Sherry A. Please do some further testing before starting meds. Also, make sure your child is eating good foods. No processed foods, No juices or fo...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
This has had a huge impact on people's capacities and probably creates or exacerbates a lot of ADD/ADHD out there - check out Marie Winn's The Plug-in Drug) ...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
Mom Seeking Advise on ADD or ADHD School Is Claiming Child Has Symptoms
If he is determined to have adhd/add, then you can determine if medication is appropriate at that time. Those drugs are serious drugs. ...
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- DO NOT JUMP THE GUN. Many schools are reacting to this diagnosis. Your son sounds normal to me. My own 2nd grader has had problems with the exact same thing this year....
- Number one that counselor was out of line telling you he needs to be on medication. Only a Dr. can do that. We had a child with ADD and the medication made an incred...
- Hi P., I am going thru the same thing with my 8 yr old. I do have a 15 yr old with ADHD so I know the symptoms and do not see it in my 8 yr old. I just took him to th...
