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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 512011" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>Jim,</p><p></p><p>I've not read all the responses. I tried to, but got pulled away for work and then came back and have no idea where I left off. So, just my $0.02...</p><p></p><p>I <em>was</em> really really really really anti medications. Jett's bio mom had him put on Concerta, which didn't work so the dose was doubled, which still didn't work so the dose was <em>tripled</em>. Then he came to live with husband and I, and we got help from a new pediatrician, and got him weaned off it. The problem? HORRIBLE behavior.</p><p></p><p>She put Onyxx on multiple medications at the same time, and they didn't work... They pretty much cancelled each other out.</p><p></p><p>I'm a person who would rather suffer through a headache than take anything for it, unless it is a migraine.</p><p></p><p>Onyxx popped ibuprofen like candy. Then she decided they don't work for her headaches, so she went to acetominophen, which also didn't work. Her doctor put her on naproxen (a HUGE dose) - and told her to take them as needed, of course, those didn't work either. (in my opinion, her headaches are being caused by her not sleeping.) doctor did tell her sleep would help, and she pretty much told him he had no idea what he was talking about. Her stomach is (probably permanently) messed up so she takes Zantac, but it's not working so she wants a higher dose. We had to lock up all cold medications, painkillers etc. because she was abusing anything she could get her hands on.</p><p></p><p>You can see why I'm not thrilled about medications...</p><p></p><p>But...</p><p></p><p>When she was on Risperidone, and actually taking it, she slept, AND her behavior was not so violent...</p><p></p><p>AND... I've tried (for myself) Zoloft (no effect), Wellbutrin (I didn't even want to be around myself, I was homicidal, and I am NOT JOKING), and Lexapro... Which was... Like heaven. For me, it was temporary. But it changed things SO MUCH, I was able to work things out WITHIN myself.</p><p></p><p>The fact is, some of us have messed up brain chemistry, and it takes a chemical to straighten things out. Sure, they have side effects, some of which are pretty harsh. But - my husband has nerve damage - and is on a daily narcotic. Sure, his life is probably not going to be as long as we'd like, but the <em>quality</em> is a lot better than him ALWAYS in pain. (I've seen what happened with Onyxx swiped them and he ran out. UGLY.)</p><p></p><p>I can't tell you what exactly will work for your son... I'm not a higher power, though it sure would make things easier! I can say, though, that all of us here have a kid or kids that just don't fit into the "normal" mold and we have all had to change a lot of thinking (not always our own, either).</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/hugs.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":hugs:" title="hugs :hugs:" data-shortname=":hugs:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 512011, member: 6705"] Jim, I've not read all the responses. I tried to, but got pulled away for work and then came back and have no idea where I left off. So, just my $0.02... I [I]was[/I] really really really really anti medications. Jett's bio mom had him put on Concerta, which didn't work so the dose was doubled, which still didn't work so the dose was [I]tripled[/I]. Then he came to live with husband and I, and we got help from a new pediatrician, and got him weaned off it. The problem? HORRIBLE behavior. She put Onyxx on multiple medications at the same time, and they didn't work... They pretty much cancelled each other out. I'm a person who would rather suffer through a headache than take anything for it, unless it is a migraine. Onyxx popped ibuprofen like candy. Then she decided they don't work for her headaches, so she went to acetominophen, which also didn't work. Her doctor put her on naproxen (a HUGE dose) - and told her to take them as needed, of course, those didn't work either. (in my opinion, her headaches are being caused by her not sleeping.) doctor did tell her sleep would help, and she pretty much told him he had no idea what he was talking about. Her stomach is (probably permanently) messed up so she takes Zantac, but it's not working so she wants a higher dose. We had to lock up all cold medications, painkillers etc. because she was abusing anything she could get her hands on. You can see why I'm not thrilled about medications... But... When she was on Risperidone, and actually taking it, she slept, AND her behavior was not so violent... AND... I've tried (for myself) Zoloft (no effect), Wellbutrin (I didn't even want to be around myself, I was homicidal, and I am NOT JOKING), and Lexapro... Which was... Like heaven. For me, it was temporary. But it changed things SO MUCH, I was able to work things out WITHIN myself. The fact is, some of us have messed up brain chemistry, and it takes a chemical to straighten things out. Sure, they have side effects, some of which are pretty harsh. But - my husband has nerve damage - and is on a daily narcotic. Sure, his life is probably not going to be as long as we'd like, but the [I]quality[/I] is a lot better than him ALWAYS in pain. (I've seen what happened with Onyxx swiped them and he ran out. UGLY.) I can't tell you what exactly will work for your son... I'm not a higher power, though it sure would make things easier! I can say, though, that all of us here have a kid or kids that just don't fit into the "normal" mold and we have all had to change a lot of thinking (not always our own, either). :hugs: [/QUOTE]
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