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Is this a bad, bad psychiatrist? Or should I just take the drugs and run?
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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 243900" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Jen - I'm a huge wimp when it comes to seizures (we also deal with partial complex, with a status seizure thrown in every once in a while just for good measure) but there is absolutely no way I would give my kid a medication that would "probably" lower the seizure threshold unless it was a matter of life or death. It this guy kidding?!? Goodness.... that's just completely irresponsible in my humble opinion.</p><p> </p><p>I do agree with- not telling difficult child the potential side effects and I do agree with- not telling the teachers he's starting medications but I think there's a whole lot more involved here that the psychiatrist is brushing aside. I would run - fast.</p><p> </p><p>The TOVAS test in my humble opinion is reasonable. I have to admit, with your dad's history, I would be worried that TOVAS might miss something else possibly going on - but that's just my opinion. You know your kid best.</p><p> </p><p>I do agree with gvc and Sharon that whoever is managing the seizure medications needs to be a full (if not deciding) member of the team that determines what if any medication your son should try for ADHD.</p><p> </p><p>I have to tell you my opinion is very much influenced by our life around here - seizure control for my oldest is iffy at best so I'm pretty touchy when it comes to messing with that. So... take my opinion for what it is. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 243900, member: 8"] Jen - I'm a huge wimp when it comes to seizures (we also deal with partial complex, with a status seizure thrown in every once in a while just for good measure) but there is absolutely no way I would give my kid a medication that would "probably" lower the seizure threshold unless it was a matter of life or death. It this guy kidding?!? Goodness.... that's just completely irresponsible in my humble opinion. I do agree with- not telling difficult child the potential side effects and I do agree with- not telling the teachers he's starting medications but I think there's a whole lot more involved here that the psychiatrist is brushing aside. I would run - fast. The TOVAS test in my humble opinion is reasonable. I have to admit, with your dad's history, I would be worried that TOVAS might miss something else possibly going on - but that's just my opinion. You know your kid best. I do agree with gvc and Sharon that whoever is managing the seizure medications needs to be a full (if not deciding) member of the team that determines what if any medication your son should try for ADHD. I have to tell you my opinion is very much influenced by our life around here - seizure control for my oldest is iffy at best so I'm pretty touchy when it comes to messing with that. So... take my opinion for what it is. ;) [/QUOTE]
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