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Would you medicate a 4 year old?
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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 203982" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Hmmm. Four is very young and I, were I in your position, would be hesitant. However, there are families here whose difficult children were medicated young out of absolute necessity. It's hard for us on the board to make that decision for you since we don't live with what you do.</p><p> </p><p>You say there is a family history of adhd. Anything else or just "plain" adhd? No comorbid stuff like depression? If the line of females is adhd, there is a pretty good chance your daughter is as well. I would make sure though, that she is diagnosis'd by a doctor who specializes in these issues rather than her pediatrician who specializes in the physical body. I think it is important, especially when seeking a diagnosis for a child as young as your daughter, to start in the right place. If you respect and trust her doctor, give them a call. Let her peddoc know what is going on, what your concerns are, and ask him/her for a referral. He/she may some great suggestions.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 203982, member: 805"] Hmmm. Four is very young and I, were I in your position, would be hesitant. However, there are families here whose difficult children were medicated young out of absolute necessity. It's hard for us on the board to make that decision for you since we don't live with what you do. You say there is a family history of adhd. Anything else or just "plain" adhd? No comorbid stuff like depression? If the line of females is adhd, there is a pretty good chance your daughter is as well. I would make sure though, that she is diagnosis'd by a doctor who specializes in these issues rather than her pediatrician who specializes in the physical body. I think it is important, especially when seeking a diagnosis for a child as young as your daughter, to start in the right place. If you respect and trust her doctor, give them a call. Let her peddoc know what is going on, what your concerns are, and ask him/her for a referral. He/she may some great suggestions. Good luck. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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