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Post by nat605 on Dec 18, 2004 9:56:50 GMT -5
 Hello, I am new to this board. I found it through another board I have been reading and posting at. I am trying to learn all i can about ADHD. My dd who was diagnosed with ADHD is now 8 and in 3rd grade. We tried Ritalin LA and it gave her horrible stomach upset. I am afraid to try anything else and am a little leary about medication in the first place. Right now we are trying glyconutritionals, we tried another product before that and it didn't seem to help much. My daughter says that this seems to help a little, it has only been two weeks. it is a little expensive but if it works worth it i guess. I am looking forward to getting to know you and learning some more about ways to help my daughter. She is a bright caring young girl, who just can't pay attention in class. I keep saying that she will find her niche . She has always done things in her own time, unfortunaly in school they do not have the luxury of giving the kids all the time they need. nat
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Post by Linda on Dec 18, 2004 10:55:24 GMT -5
Hi nat and welcome to the forum.Your story sounds much like ours...we just keep trying until we find what works!Have a look around,I am sure you will find what you are looking for  We are a caring and supportive board and we like to have fun too as you will find  So again welcome. |
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Post by Renee on Dec 19, 2004 16:02:12 GMT -5
Hi nat and welcome to the "journey"! It can be very frustrating as you attempt to find the perfect treatment for your child's particular symptoms. I think you will get many good ideas here and be sure to check often with your daughter asking particular questions to see what works. I found with my son I had to specifically say, "do you seem to concentrate better on what the teacher is saying" or "are your headaches any better"? If I asked too general of a question it didn't help him focus his awareness enough to notice improvement.
One note on supplements and nutritional options - I personally think every child, or adult, could see a lessening of their symptoms if on the right combination of supplements that are truly bioavailable (meaning the body is absorbing and using). However, I have yet to find a single product, or even a couple that can make a difference. The needs of an ADHD person just are too complex to solve easily. So don't get discouraged if these don't do much. There are many good products out there that really can help. Email me directly if you want my list, along with the specific brands.
Meanwhile, hang in there and browse around the forums for ideas.
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Post by camismom on Dec 21, 2004 15:55:28 GMT -5
Hi Nat and welcome to our family! I am the mother of an ADHD "girl" as well... she is actually a young teen now. My journey with her has been a rough one but worth it. She too is a very bight and caring girl that so many people do not see because of her struggles with ADHD. She has gone through many things trying to find her niche... dance, tumblings, cheering, etc.... her latest is drama but I think it may stick. The biggest thing with these girls is to just be there for them always and support them in all they do. Let her know you are there for her whenever she needs you... for anything... without judgement. That is the one thing our girls need more than anything else.
I wish you luck in your journey and hope you find this place to be as helpful as I have.
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Post by rosyred45 on Dec 21, 2004 21:13:24 GMT -5
Hi Nat! I am still trying to find my son's niche..... he just doesn't have the attention span to pay attention I agree with Renee, ask the questions to your daughter, she can tell you how things feel and how things might be better or worse. We tried a "natural" mix with my son last year and all it did to him was make him bull headed, more impulsive and "in his way". We have been doing the feingold program, adn as long as that is strictly adhered to, that is the way that we go. www.feingold.orgI wish you luck and look around. I have found a wealth of information here along the way. Take Care Kaiti |
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Post by mom2bobby on Jan 4, 2005 10:15:34 GMT -5
I too am new, but have been dealing with adhd for about 7years wich seems like forever when bubba is only 10. |
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Post by camismom on Jan 4, 2005 15:07:15 GMT -5
I too am new, but have been dealing with adhd for about 7years wich seems like forever when bubba is only 10. Welcome to you as well then! |
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Post by finnmom on Jan 4, 2005 15:16:02 GMT -5
Nat, welcome to our forum! I hope you find what you´re looking for, we have really great bunch of people in here. My ds is 9, and as you descruped; also bright, caring, inventive.... like most of our special kid´s in here, they have such a lot of potential in them, just have to figure out how to get it used  Mom2Bobby and welcome to you too. |
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Post by stevesmom on Jan 14, 2005 12:57:29 GMT -5
Hi, I am new to this board too and please forgive me if I'm not sure what I am doing as this is the first board I've ever belonged too. I am the mom of a ds who is 9yr. old. He had been in early intervention as a preschooler and has been part of the special education system ever since. While everyone claimed he was a bright boy he seemed to having problems paying attention. When he was little he received pt, ot and speech. His ADD classification probably came into play when he was in 2nd grade. He was put on meds ( Concerta) and was on that medication all of 3rd grade as well, in increasing dosages 18, 24, and 36 mg. I dreaded all phone calls from the school-- and with each phone call came an adjustment in his meds. Over this past summer I had finally had enough because this boy was no longer my son-- he was a nervous, neurotic mess. He hardly slept or ate and had scraped his thumb nails down to where there was just a deep canyon in the middle of his thumbs. While in the beginning the concerta was working for Steve-- it clearly wasn't anymore. So after a vacation where he barely talked to his cousins we took him off Concerta. He gained 7 pounds and was himself again. I decided to see what this school year would bring and it brought lots of phone calls. The school system gave me hell this year-- but I stuck to my guns and told them I was looking into alternatives. Well I'm posting this long message to let you know that I tried neuriobiofeedback and it worked wonders on my child. Today I just got a call from his teacher telling me how wonderful he is doing and that they're cancelling a meeting that was scheduled for February because it is not necessary anymore! I can't tell you how excited I am. If anyone has any questions they want to know about biofeedback I'd be happy to reply.
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Post by rosyred45 on Jan 14, 2005 13:09:00 GMT -5
Hi Steve'smom adn welcome to the forums. These have been a God send to me, just for my own sanity, as well as all of the information that I have seen. I am not familiar with medications and such as we do Feingold and feel that works enough for our level of severity with my son. I did try an alternative drink for him, but he got quite nasty when he took it, so we quit that and just do the naturals and elimination diet. Look around there is a wealth of information here, and Welcome Home Kaiti |
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Post by finnmom on Jan 14, 2005 16:14:47 GMT -5
Stevesmom and welcome. I hope you enjoy our online family as much as I do. this has been a true livesafer for me too. So much info and the most important thing: support from someone who really knows what I´am talking about My ds is also 9(10 this year) and in 3rd class in school. He is on concerta 18 mg on schooldays only, it seem´s to work for now on! Look around and write away. Welcome again!
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