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My 6 Yr. Old Daughter Has ADHD...
my 9yr old daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed at 5. After trying MANY of the exercises and behavior training, I reluctantly put her on medication. ...
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- my 9yr old daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed at 5. After trying MANY of the exercises and behavior training, I reluctantly put her on medication. It was the best thi...
- I have a 10 year old who has ADHD. He doctor has put her on a medicine called concerta. It helps stabalize her moods and her hyperactivity and believe me, I can tell...
- I know my suggestion may be controversial but have you tried medication of any kind to help your daughter? Besides medication, seeking out the help of a behavioral ps...
Adhd
Read all 15 responses: "I have my son on medication for his ADHD and I feel like a bad person because I'm medicated him for this.
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- Hi S., You are not a horrible person because you gave you son medication! When my son was 1 1/2 yrs old I knew something was a little bit different about him. He di...
- Hi S. my name is D. and I have a 3yr old who is on meds please don't feel bad about it if it calms him down enough to concentrate and learn then its worth it. Also ta...
- My husband (39) had ADHD as a child (back before it was so commonly diagnosed) and still as ADD as an adult (he said the hyperactive part went away when he hit puberty...
My 6Yr Old Refuses to Eat.
He has been on medication for ADHD for almost a year now, and he still shows no interest in eating while he is on his medicine. He takes a time release form ...
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- A., Have you talked with your parents and your husband's parents about your and your husband's eating habits when you were your son's age? (Or any siblings either of ...
- I have two children that are on medication for ADHD and loss of appetite is definitely a worrisome side effect. The older one seems to have outgrown it now that he's ...
- Have you thought about calling another doctor for a 2nd opinion? Seems strange that the doctor isn't concerned that he would go that long without eating. I hope you ...
Adhd
There are ways to deal with ADHD without medication, in fact BETTER ways. .... Psychologists and Psychiatrists often disagree about medication for ADHD. ...
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- my son was just tested after 8 years of hell. he is on meds now and what a change. he is great. his grades are better and his attidute is better. your ex needs to no i...
- Some kids do need medication to help them focus...and there is nothing wrong with medicating him if he really needs it. A moter of twins with Autism and ADHD once sai...
- Doctors are very eager to put children on medication these days. I know that doesn't sound right, but unfortunately it is. It's the same for adults. Everyone's just ru...
Strattera for ADHD
Has anyone had experience with Strattera for treatment of ADHD? My son is 7 and we just saw a new doctor who recommended .... Unhappy with ADHD Medication. ...
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- Take his advice and try it out. You will know if it is working for him or not. You may have better results with it. I was nervous when I changed my sons meds and on...
- This was the best thing we had ever tried for our son!!! It felt like a miracle drug! That said, it may or may not work that well for your son. Try it. If it doesn't w...
- Hi! Medications work differently on every child. I have no experience with Metadate CD. My son was on Strattera for a short time. It made him very aggressive. But...
Adhd????
If he truly has ADHD the medication WILL help him if you find the right one that works for him (and that takes a lot for me to say because I was soooo ...
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- I don't know much about the medication side of it, but I'm wondering if you brought him to a psychiatrist (a doctor who prescribes medication) or a psychologist (not a...
- Hello L.. I would encourage you to look at this website: http://www.erinelster.com/ConditionsDetail.aspx?ConditionID=3 upper cervical doctors have seen tremendous r...
- I'm no expert or anything but out of curiousity, what kind of activities do you do with him to burn the extra energy? I know my son (6 y/o) is a nut when he's bored. K...
ADHD Problems
My 9 year old son is having side effects from his ADHD medication, sleeplessness and decreased appetite, plus he's having more of the ADHD symptoms. ...
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- Hey A., a friend of mine had similar issues with her son. She started of course monitoring his diet a little better but also started giving him a drink that has a ton...
- Hi A.! I understand~it can be tough dealing with those issues. Although I do not have those issues with my own kids, I have plenty experience with ADD/ADHD as I taught...
- I know this isn't everyone cup of tea, but have you worked with/talked to an integrative medicine physician. I am working with one for some other issues, and while I k...
ADHD Behavior
I have three children two of which are on medication for ADHD and ADHD/bi-polar. I have to switch the older of the two from a medication I felt comfortable ...
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- i honestly dont have any advice other than to check with the company that makes the med. (the GOOD one, the one your ex-hubby cant afford) and see if they have any typ...
- Counseling. Get him into Counseling- quickly. Get what help you can from the state, but there are free services and income assisted services as well. I am a single mo...
- Hi, Since going the "western medicine" route hasn't solved the issues, seeing a natrupathic dr. could really help. I found this out the hard way like you. Our family...
Medacations for ADHD
I am a mother with ADD and I have 2 sons on ADHD medication as well. Medications for Mental problems can be a try and fail sort of thing right now. ...
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- Well all I can say for adhd medications is that they are try and see tyes of meds. My daughter has been on alost all of them. She first started out on metadate. tha...
- Hello, I am a mother with ADD and I have 2 sons on ADHD medication as well. Medications for Mental problems can be a try and fail sort of thing right now. The bad ...
- When you pick the medication up from the pharmacy, have the pharmacist tell you all about it. When you get that question from the technician, "do you have any questio...
My Son Was Diagnosed with ADHD, but I Won't Put Him on Medication
Read all 89 responses: "I have a 6 year old who was diagnosed with ADD. His biggest problem is that he can not focus/pay attention.
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- I understand your hesitancy with medication and firmly believe in trying all natural remedies first. Taking out sugars, processed foods, additives/preservative, etc. ...
- I didn't medicate my son for his ADHD for a long time, as I was convinced he would benefit from extra help. He didn't, and we ended up doing medication after a year an...
- Dear C., There are some amazing nutrition products that may give your son what he needs and meds will be a non-issue. I really encourage you to give a try before do...
