Believe me, i didn't want to go this
route, but after trying to work with a
social worker for 6 months after he was
diagnosed, i felt like i had to protect
him. He was a danger to himself. Very
impulsive!
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ladylee70
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 1912 Location: Boise, Idaho,
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Posted: 10-25-07 23:17pm
Based on my experience, I found that
Adderral tends to make some kids more
aggressive. A lot of psychiatrists are
avoiding that medication for younger
children.
It is a very difficult decision for
parents when they are faced with the
medication issue. The greatest frustration
is trying to find a medication that works.
Currently, parents have no other choice
but to live through the "trial and error"
hell. In the end, it is usually worth it.
It sounds like Brian is doing great on
Concerta! I hope you weren't faced with
the trial and error experience for too
long.
It is extremely hard to parent children
who suffer from ADHD and difficult for the
children who are going through it. Unless
you have it yourself or parent someone who
does, it's so hard to understand what a
day to day struggle it truly is. Everyone
has attention difficulties now and then
but this is just so much more than that.
Michelle, you will most likely become an
"expert" on parenting ADHD children and
will most likely help other parents. Most
parents I work with who parent children
with ADHD are extremely resourceful and
come up with such creative ideas to help
their children succeed at school. How is
he doing at school??
Suzy, your brothers experience was the
extreme. Did the psychiatrist keep
increasing his meds?? I would really
question that doctor. When stimulant meds
make an individual tired, then he was over
medicated. I can completely understand why
you feel the way you do and why your
brother is angry.
Michelle, you will most
likely become an "expert" on parenting
ADHD children and will most likely help
other parents. Most parents I work with
who parent children with ADHD are
extremely resourceful and come up with
such creative ideas to help their children
succeed at school. How is he doing at
school??
This year, AMAZING! Last year he was
acting in a very dangerous manner. With
the added meds to help him control his
anger, he's doing a complete turn around.
Brian is the class president, on the chess
team and in the choir. We signed him up
for an after school program "black
culture" at his request. I say, keep them
busy =)
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ladylee70
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 1912 Location: Boise, Idaho,
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Posted: 10-26-07 10:13am
WOW!!! I love hearing stories like this
one. A large percentage of ADHDers are
extremely smart. It seems that Brian fits
into this category!!! I agree - keep them
busy!!
WOW!!! I love hearing
stories like this one. A large percentage
of ADHDers are extremely smart. It seems
that Brian fits into this category!!! I
agree - keep them
busy!!
Thanks Doll!!
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mrsbuzski
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 103 Location: U.S.A. -- Illinois
Don't Confuse Posted: 10-31-07 22:50pm
Brian may just be sensitive, kind hearted,
and open to the world around him.
Given the opportunity of the "same" adults
he willl grow and flourish.
Go Get them!!!
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angeliz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 4
Adderall Posted: 01-07-08 23:05pm
Hi, are any ones's children on Adderall?
Any experiences with issues dealing with
the heart? Chest pains, rapid heart beat,
etc...?? My son is 8. On Adderall for
about a year. Has chest pain the other
day, lasting a few seconds. I took him to
the ER, they cheked his heard w. a
stethescope only, said he was fine and to
resume on meds. He is taking 20 mg/day.
Thanks
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angeliz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 4
Adderall Posted: 01-07-08 23:07pm
Hi, are any ones's children on Adderall?
Any experiences with issues dealing with
the heart? Chest pains, rapid heart beat,
etc...?? My son is 8. On Adderall for
about a year. Has chest pain the other
day, lasting a few seconds. I took him to
the ER, they cheked his heard w. a
stethescope only, said he was fine and to
resume on meds. He is taking 20 mg/day.
Thanks
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antigone
Supporter
Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 912 Location: IL
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Adderall Posted: 01-28-08 01:37am
Two of my boys have been on Adderall. They
did not do well on this med. Both became
very agitated on it. I took them off of
it. One of my boys became violent on this
med. but there are other issue with him.
Did the ER put your son on an ekg monitor
to check his heart rhythm? All you
mentioned was that they listened to heart
with the stethoscope. I am an RN and I
think this warrants a bit more
investigation. Is your son's doctor aware
of the chest pain? Adderall is a
stimulant. Cardiac problems can occur with
any stimulant medication. Tell your son's
doctor about this. It may be causing him
some anxiety as well. I hope all is okay
with your son.
