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<blockquote data-quote="welcometowitsend" data-source="post: 547932" data-attributes="member: 14356"><p>Calamity - Thank you. I have been suspecting bipolar for a while now but I have a tendency to be one of those people who thinks that can't happen to me or my family. It's ridiculous thinking, especially when I factor in the mental health issues on my mothers side of the family. This, however, has been something we can't ignore or deny. </p><p></p><p>I'm hoping to hear from the paediatrician by the end of this week but I guess that will depend on getting the echocardiogram (somehow he never got a copy of it 2 years ago) faxed to his office as well as the notes from the psychiatrist consultation sent to his office. </p><p></p><p>We are all relieved he does not have Asperger's in addition to the depression/bipolar, Tourette's and ADHD. </p><p></p><p>Insane - I think the Risperdal may be out because it can lower blood pressure, as does clonidine which was another medication that was mentioned. </p><p></p><p>The trial and error process will be interesting. I sure hope it is short and we find what works quickly. </p><p></p><p>WipedOut - Wow, I am so sorry it took such a long time to get your difficult child's BiPolar (BP) under control. I wonder if that had anything to do with him being so young? I am wondering how the hormones and growth will affect how well medications will work or continue to work with difficult child? This is all very new to us so it will be a big learning curve. </p><p></p><p>It is my understanding that our dr.'s will take the same approach as yours. Get the depression/BiPolar (BP) under control first and then address ADHD or other issues. I think it is a good approach to take because the aggression and anger could very well stem from the depression/BiPolar (BP) and if so he may not need ADHD medications - unless they introduce them for attention instead of behaviour. Based on the brief amount of research I've done on ADHD medications I'd rather stay away from them for difficult child, if possible. (easy child is on Concerta right now - just trying to get the dose right for her - inattention not behaviour for her) His Tourette's is so mild right now that I wouldn't want that to go full blown because of the stimulants. Not sure if the side effect would be worth the benefit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="welcometowitsend, post: 547932, member: 14356"] Calamity - Thank you. I have been suspecting bipolar for a while now but I have a tendency to be one of those people who thinks that can't happen to me or my family. It's ridiculous thinking, especially when I factor in the mental health issues on my mothers side of the family. This, however, has been something we can't ignore or deny. I'm hoping to hear from the paediatrician by the end of this week but I guess that will depend on getting the echocardiogram (somehow he never got a copy of it 2 years ago) faxed to his office as well as the notes from the psychiatrist consultation sent to his office. We are all relieved he does not have Asperger's in addition to the depression/bipolar, Tourette's and ADHD. Insane - I think the Risperdal may be out because it can lower blood pressure, as does clonidine which was another medication that was mentioned. The trial and error process will be interesting. I sure hope it is short and we find what works quickly. WipedOut - Wow, I am so sorry it took such a long time to get your difficult child's BiPolar (BP) under control. I wonder if that had anything to do with him being so young? I am wondering how the hormones and growth will affect how well medications will work or continue to work with difficult child? This is all very new to us so it will be a big learning curve. It is my understanding that our dr.'s will take the same approach as yours. Get the depression/BiPolar (BP) under control first and then address ADHD or other issues. I think it is a good approach to take because the aggression and anger could very well stem from the depression/BiPolar (BP) and if so he may not need ADHD medications - unless they introduce them for attention instead of behaviour. Based on the brief amount of research I've done on ADHD medications I'd rather stay away from them for difficult child, if possible. (easy child is on Concerta right now - just trying to get the dose right for her - inattention not behaviour for her) His Tourette's is so mild right now that I wouldn't want that to go full blown because of the stimulants. Not sure if the side effect would be worth the benefit. [/QUOTE]
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