Kris has a great idea...........I would definitely do that.
Also given difficult children past history, and the fact that he is already manifesting BiPolar (BP) symptoms, I am wondering why the psychiatrist does not have him on a mood stabilizer? And I am wondering why he has him on a stimulant?
Risperdal is helpful but for BiPolar (BP) patients it is usually used as an add on to an already present mood stab. like Topomax, Depakote, Lithium, etc.
And for most - not all - but most BiPolar (BP) patients, any kind of stimulant makes the child more aggressive, emotional, and volatile. I am wondering, given the fact he is still having a hard time, why the stimulant is still present? I am sure it helps with attention, but it seems his bigger problems are not being addressed, and the stimulant may in fact be exacerbating the problems.
With the new baby on the way, is there a way to get him in phosph before her arrival, to do a completely medication wash, and try to start from square one?
Just ideas..........I am sorry difficult child is having such a tough time.
