re: ADHD help!!

<blockquote><b>Quoting Harleys mommy77:</b>" I did not mean to stir a big pot of ADHD stew. LOL Don't want you ladies criticizing each other just ... [snip!] ... and is not on board with the medicine. I really do not know what to do. All I want is what is best for our little girl.  "</blockquote>




That is all you can do is what is best for her. I just figured you would like to hear from someone that didn't medicate. Trust me the teachers have been at me for years to medicate but I don't believe in it. So we have worked and we will have ways to go but it is getting to where everyone including my son is happy with himself.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Omg   You're really annoying me now. I never said it was wrong of you to not medicate him. ... [snip!] ... That is absolutely not true. That's like saying "Oh well if you try hard enough you wont be bipolar anymore!" Ignorant."</blockquote>



Whatever

I think your just as ignorant

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Yeah I mean doctors have gotten much ... [snip!] ... become an adult."</blockquote> Yes my son is not what you call true ADHD! So maybe this is why it has worked for us."</blockquote>




There is a big difference in how to treat. Yes saying try doing natural first is decent advice- but in no way should you comment on medications. You just your child is by true ADHD so why would you tell a parent of a true ADHD that meds won't work. If you caught what I told the other mom, when its not like te true ADHD and more of a reaction, the meds will not work right, but the natural stuff may help, but won really help the person, not will they out grow it

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting 3 little monsters:</b>" I think it's pretty unfair to generalize ... [snip!] ... some doesn't work for all. But I don't believe medicating is the answer and my sin is proof that you can work through this."

How fabulous for you and your son. Glad you found something that worked for you. Your child is different from my child however and I know how her body responds and none of those things worked for her. Maybe you are wording things oddly but you are coming off as superior and smug. Just because that method worked for your child NOT mean that it will work for every child and it is extremely pretentious for you to say that.

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Yeah I mean doctors have gotten much ... [snip!] ... become an adult."</blockquote> Yes my son is not what you call true ADHD! So maybe this is why it has worked for us."

Wow  
I don't even have any words for you anymore.

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Omg   You're really annoying ... [snip!] ... you try hard enough you wont be bipolar anymore!" Ignorant."</blockquote> Whatever I think your just as ignorant"

If you've only tried natural methods for ADHD what on earth makes you think you are qualified to give opinions on medication and it's effects on children? You haven't seen it first hand and your "numbed" example came from what someone told you. That's not research into a subject, that's what you heard.

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Becky☮Will:</b>" Omg   You're really annoying ... [snip!] ... you try hard enough you wont be bipolar anymore!" Ignorant."</blockquote> Whatever I think your just as ignorant"

Btw proper grammar might make you look a little smarter.

<blockquote><b>Quoting 3 little monsters:</b>" If you've only tried natural methods for ADHD what on earth makes you think you are qualified to give ... [snip!] ... hand and your "numbed" example came from what someone told you. That's not research into a subject, that's what you heard. "</blockquote>



I have researched as well that is just what I witnessed with my cousins. By the way which one of them now has a mental retardation from to high of a dosage. Which by the way he was monitored obviously by a dr. So this has been many years of seeing and reading. But apparently you all think I don't do my homework. But that is also ignorance on your parts as well not just me being ignorant. Since when is giving my opinion on a subject any different then someone else on this forum to give their opinions. But apparently I can't give my opinion as to what has worked for us.

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting 3 little monsters:</b>" If you've only tried natural methods ... [snip!] ... then someone else on this forum to give their opinions. But apparently I can't give my opinion as to what has worked for us."

Except you're not just giving your opinion on what worked for you. You're also giving your opinion on what didn't work because you never tried it. You are the only person here insisting your way is the only good way and THAT is ignorant. "Oh if you medicate your child will be numb and unable to learn. Oh and by the way they'll probably end up mentally retarded like my cousin. My kid doesn't have true ADHD but I'll keep handing out advise on the subject and calling everyone else ignorant.".

Quoting Mom of Tristan and Rayah:" <blockquote><b>Quoting 3 little monsters:</b>" If you've only tried natural methods ... [snip!] ... then someone else on this forum to give their opinions. But apparently I can't give my opinion as to what has worked for us."

You're stating your opinion as fact, which it's not.

My oldes is almost 7 and has ODD as well as severe ADHD. I've known something was wrong for years but I was in denial until he was 5. It took really looking at other kids his age to realize he wasn't normal. I tried everything to make I better but nothing worked. I finally got fed up and took him to a behavioral therapist who diagnosed him. He then started taking Concerta ER 18 mg once a day. It made a difference, but wasn't completely enough. After adjusting his dosage, he is now on Concerta ER 54 mg a day. He is like a completely different child. He went from almost failing kindergarten last year to getting A's. he was also in trouble pretty much daily, even getting suspended before whereas now he behaves wonderfully and hasn't been in trouble once at school. He's in trouble far less at home too. And the meds don't make him a zombie or anything, he is still energetic. He can focus now and really learn. I am very glad I got him on meds when I did before he got worse. It would have been hurting my child if I didn't medicate him, he would've been held back in school for sure. I know not everyone is crazy about meds, but some kids really do need them! Good luck OP, I know how frustrating this situation can be. It helps a lot that there are other mothers here facing the same issues to talk to. It's hard for other parents to understand sometimes.

Quoting 💙Jenny&Boopy:" My oldes is almost 7 and has ODD as well as severe ADHD. I've known something was wrong for years but ... [snip!] ... a lot that there are other mothers here facing the same issues to talk to. It's hard for other parents to understand sometimes."

I am glad to hear that meds helped your LO too. I am so upset over this whole situation but it makes me feel better knowing so many other people go through the same thing. My boyfriend is still very against medicine and I am very scared of the idea of puting her on it but we talked a lot last night and decided that it would be in her best interest to at least try under close supervision of her Dr. If we do not like the way she reacts to it we always have the right to have her taken off of it. My heart just aches to see her sturggle so much even though it really does not seem to bother her too much.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Harleys mommy77:</b>" I am glad to hear that meds helped your LO too. I am so upset over this whole situation but it makes ... [snip!] ... taken off of it. My heart just aches to see her sturggle so much even though it really does not seem to bother her too much."</blockquote>




The best dr is going to ask you to come and follow up with meds and tell you that it's ok if one does not work or you hate how she acts on it. We are starting a different med today. And we have a week trial an then if we don't like it we will try a different one

<blockquote><b>Quoting Harleys mommy77:</b>" I am glad to hear that meds helped your LO too. I am so upset over this whole situation but it makes ... [snip!] ... taken off of it. My heart just aches to see her sturggle so much even though it really does not seem to bother her too much."</blockquote>



I think you're doing the right thing by exploring all treatment options for her. Luckily the first drug we tried works great after getting the dose right. They said it can sometimes cause loss of appetite and sleeping problems. Lol he eats like a horse and sleeps just fine thankfully. It can be a lot of trial and error though, but if you decide the meds aren't effective at all or want to try a different one from whatever they start with that's fine. I know what it's like too when the father disagrees. My son's dad thinks our son doesn't need them. Meanwhile, he has ADHD and is bipolar so he of all people should understand our son has real issues. But no, he argues about it and sometimes refuses to give our son his meds when he stays with him some weekends. That's a problem because once he misses his meds, it takes awhile to get him back on track. Anyways, good luck! I hope everything gets better for your family.

Hey ladies. Sorry to bust into your thread but i have some questions and figure this is the best place to ask.

My son has some behavioral issues. He has not been evaluated. However, i notice a marked change when i cut red #40 out of his diet, and he focuses much netter when i give him half a cup of coffee in the morning. Ive been researching other diet modifications, and was wondering what you all have tried and what worked/didnt work?