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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 474085" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Thanks janet, yes they actually even checked his thyroid now to make sure it was ok and also to have a base line. They also did full cardiac workup. No, they dont think he is bi polar. Certainly as with many things he has some shared symtoms but doesn't meet criteria at all. But they do use lithium for brain injury/impulsive aggression kinds of kids. They said it doesn't seem to work for the kids who are more planned aggression...does that make sense? Actually starting a couple of years ago his pediatrician (specializes in behavior kids) started mentioning it. Now the neuro/psychiatrist and the in pt. doctor all mentioned it too. Why they went there was first because it does show good success for kids like him, second since it is a salt, the body can directly use it...doesn't have to be metabolized thru the enzyme system which is a huge deal for him. He could still have no benefit or a reaction like anyone, but at least that issue is off the table. I will make sure to watch for and ask for all things to be checked instead of just upping or lowering dose based on what you said, thanks for sharing that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 474085, member: 12886"] Thanks janet, yes they actually even checked his thyroid now to make sure it was ok and also to have a base line. They also did full cardiac workup. No, they dont think he is bi polar. Certainly as with many things he has some shared symtoms but doesn't meet criteria at all. But they do use lithium for brain injury/impulsive aggression kinds of kids. They said it doesn't seem to work for the kids who are more planned aggression...does that make sense? Actually starting a couple of years ago his pediatrician (specializes in behavior kids) started mentioning it. Now the neuro/psychiatrist and the in pt. doctor all mentioned it too. Why they went there was first because it does show good success for kids like him, second since it is a salt, the body can directly use it...doesn't have to be metabolized thru the enzyme system which is a huge deal for him. He could still have no benefit or a reaction like anyone, but at least that issue is off the table. I will make sure to watch for and ask for all things to be checked instead of just upping or lowering dose based on what you said, thanks for sharing that. [/QUOTE]
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