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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 70872" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>The comments of "he hasn't grown because of the medications he takes" comes from misunderstandings by the public between kids on stimulant medications, and kids on other medications. Given a choice between getting such info from doctors, especially if you ask, and from well-meaning but non-medically trained members of the public, I know who I'd be listening to.</p><p></p><p>As parents of difficult children we learn a lot more than the average Joe (or Josephine) Public. Always listen to the experts and weigh up what they say, but also listen to your own instincts and have faith in yourself and your increasingly detailed experience.</p><p></p><p>The reason stims are considered a potential concern for growth is because they are often linked to a reduction in appetite. A kid who doesn't eat enough will not be giving his body as much in the way of vital nutrients needed for full growth potential. He'll still grow, just maybe a fraction less than he would have otherwise. And not in every case - a lot of kids, it probably makes no difference. But it is something to watch out for, if your child is on stims. Just make sure your child eats a healthy, balanced diet with sufficient calories.</p><p></p><p>And if your child is not on stims - it's not an issue.</p><p></p><p>If in doubt, do what you already have done and do some digging and background reading - chances are, it's more than has been done by the person who made those remarks.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 70872, member: 1991"] The comments of "he hasn't grown because of the medications he takes" comes from misunderstandings by the public between kids on stimulant medications, and kids on other medications. Given a choice between getting such info from doctors, especially if you ask, and from well-meaning but non-medically trained members of the public, I know who I'd be listening to. As parents of difficult children we learn a lot more than the average Joe (or Josephine) Public. Always listen to the experts and weigh up what they say, but also listen to your own instincts and have faith in yourself and your increasingly detailed experience. The reason stims are considered a potential concern for growth is because they are often linked to a reduction in appetite. A kid who doesn't eat enough will not be giving his body as much in the way of vital nutrients needed for full growth potential. He'll still grow, just maybe a fraction less than he would have otherwise. And not in every case - a lot of kids, it probably makes no difference. But it is something to watch out for, if your child is on stims. Just make sure your child eats a healthy, balanced diet with sufficient calories. And if your child is not on stims - it's not an issue. If in doubt, do what you already have done and do some digging and background reading - chances are, it's more than has been done by the person who made those remarks. Marg [/QUOTE]
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