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2 1/2 Year Old Is Extremely Hyper - Need Advice
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on June 19, 2008
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This may just be part of being a boy, but my 2 1/2 year old is extremely hyper. Does anyone know if TV or what contributes to ADHD/ hyperactive behavior.
I want ...
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- first - stop giving him anything with artificial sweetners. watch what he eats and what his response is to try and determine what his triggers may be. second - get h...
- My son is now 3 and wow and hyper kid. It was getting pretty bad about 2 1/2 yr. old. He needed to be on the go all day (and night). Sugar can play a part and I hav...
- You could have him evaluated by an occupational therapist through the Early Intervention program. Sensory Integration issues can often look like ADHD. It's free and th...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Any Suggestions for Childhood Fibromyalgia?
Asked by R.D. from Bakersfield
on January 23, 2009
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My 16-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. (among other things like hyperactive nerves and overly flexible joints). She was told about 3 weeks ago. ...
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- Find out which pharmaceutical company produces the drug. Go onto their website and there might be a program which offers free or reduced cost meds. I think they bene...
- hi I am an adult with fibro, diagnosed with various stuff in early adulthood, that would now be called fibro. I am not on medication, and my pain is managab...
- Hi R., I am a wellness consultant and have been one for 25 years. In China and Japan they diagnose this illness as magnetic deficiancy. I have helped many ...
Hyper Daughter
Asked by E.J. from San Francisco
on April 16, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter is always bouncing off the walls. It seems that she never relaxes. As a matter of fact the only way to get her to sleep, is if my fiance t...
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- Hi E.. i am not say it is or is not ADHD. Make notes on how she behaves say for a week or two and then you may see a patten in how she behaves when etc ??. It could be...
- Hi E., I was so glad to read how many mothers were calm in their response. I have a very very, very, need I say more, active 3 1/2 year old and I have always worried....
- Don't know about that (only know about ADD) but "bouncing off walls" can actually be from NOT ENOUGH SLEEP! Check out the book "Babywise", that talks about sleep etc....
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
My 6 Year Old Hyperactive..............
Asked by K.A. from Indianapolis
on November 22, 2006
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My 6 year old is in 1st grade. The teacher has called me numerous times he talks out, bothers other kids, throws food in lunch room when kids annoy him. I do not want...
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- I have a friend whose son "was" hyper. She opted to change his diet. It worked. She researched it on the web and found that food that contain certain dyes can make a c...
- Dear mom ,My son is 8 and I had no choice but to try the medicine <the first we tried made him be more aggressive ,but now he is doing much better on this new medicine...
- Have you read the ADD Answer by Dr Lawless (not sure of spelling)? I've had several friends with hyper kids and docs talking meds. After reading the book they made v...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Desperately Seeking Advice on Controlling Rowdy Behavior..
Asked by L.C. from Boston
on September 21, 2008
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We have 3 girls, ages 7, 5 & 4. They are highly active, loud, & have Tons of energy. While I'm thrilled to have my girls so close in age, because of how close they a...
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- Hello L., Don't you wish you could bottle that energy sometimes. I have a couple of thoughts. One have you ever thought of putting them into Martial Arts or Gymnastic...
- Hi L.. I have 3 boys ages 5, 3 and 1. I think we should have had one more. Then we could have split them in groups of 2. I find the same thing, 2 are great togethe...
- You already have some great responses from other moms and teachers. I'd like to point out the problem in your second paragraph - a lot of us have had this: You and y...
Restless/Active 8.5 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on June 25, 2008
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My daughter is 8.5 months old. She is very active; crawling all over the place. Lately she has been very restless and "whinny." It is very hard to get her to relax an...
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- Her issue could be a number of things but one thing I wanted to mention was the possibility that she just wants to be put down in her crib. My son is now 14 months ol...
- Hi J., I had babies with LOTS of enery also. We did lots of warm baths before bed. Try letting her lie down flat on her back with her ears submerged in the water, s...
- To me, from your discription it sounds like tummy trouble. It could be gas or digestive problems from what she/you are eating. It could also be that she's older and tr...
My Child Is About to See a Pediatrician About ADHD...HELP!!!!
Asked by N.L. from Washington DC
on May 27, 2009
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Please HELP! I feel like I have know one to talk to about this and I am not getting anywhere talking to family and friends. Sometimes after a long day of dealing w/t...
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- My brother was diagnosed with ADHD. He tried meds as a kid and felt it took away his personality and never wanted to take it again. However, I encourage you to also h...
- HI N., I feel you honey. We have been there. My now 9 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and Tourrettes syndrome. I too was against meds at first. There are s...
- I don't have children with ADHD, but I've learned alot about issues in child and adolescent psychitary from an old colleague in the industry. There is a shortage of ch...
