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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 119246" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Glad you got in to see a psychiatrist. That is a big step, and a tough one for parents.</p><p></p><p>I strongly recommend that you see a child neurologist and get a sleep deprived EEG. Many here recommended it, apparently it used to be standard medical practice to do this BEFORE medicating a child. It is not the standard now, but it is still a good thing.</p><p> </p><p>If we had not insisted on the EEG, we would never have known my daughter has Absence Epilepsy and she would still be having major problems.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, be prepared for the diagnosis to evolve and change as your child grows. I think most of us here started out with the ADHD diagnosis, and lots had the ODD diagnosis along with it. You truly are NOT ALONE.</p><p></p><p>medications are a very big, very personal decision. I have been told that ritalin and adderal are in the system quickly, and processed out of the system rapidly. Usually if it works you will see it within 1 dose. First time my difficult child took adderall it was about an hour before a soccer game. The coaches for both sides, the kids and many parents noticed a BIG difference.</p><p></p><p>Now he says with-o the strattera he would be useless. I guess what I am saying is that giving ritalin or adderall a chance might give you a quick view of whether this type of medication will work for her. It is fairly easy to stop - no weaning that I know of. But, as I said, this is a big decision best made by you, her dad, and your instincts. </p><p></p><p>If your instincts say this is wrong, then don't do it. We have finely tuned instincts aimed at helping and protecting our children. I made my biggest mistakes when talked into NOT following my instincts.</p><p></p><p>Hugs and support (no matter what you choose!)</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 119246, member: 1233"] Glad you got in to see a psychiatrist. That is a big step, and a tough one for parents. I strongly recommend that you see a child neurologist and get a sleep deprived EEG. Many here recommended it, apparently it used to be standard medical practice to do this BEFORE medicating a child. It is not the standard now, but it is still a good thing. If we had not insisted on the EEG, we would never have known my daughter has Absence Epilepsy and she would still be having major problems. Anyway, be prepared for the diagnosis to evolve and change as your child grows. I think most of us here started out with the ADHD diagnosis, and lots had the ODD diagnosis along with it. You truly are NOT ALONE. medications are a very big, very personal decision. I have been told that ritalin and adderal are in the system quickly, and processed out of the system rapidly. Usually if it works you will see it within 1 dose. First time my difficult child took adderall it was about an hour before a soccer game. The coaches for both sides, the kids and many parents noticed a BIG difference. Now he says with-o the strattera he would be useless. I guess what I am saying is that giving ritalin or adderall a chance might give you a quick view of whether this type of medication will work for her. It is fairly easy to stop - no weaning that I know of. But, as I said, this is a big decision best made by you, her dad, and your instincts. If your instincts say this is wrong, then don't do it. We have finely tuned instincts aimed at helping and protecting our children. I made my biggest mistakes when talked into NOT following my instincts. Hugs and support (no matter what you choose!) Susie [/QUOTE]
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