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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 12309" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I think to some extent you are ahead of the game in that you are not going to fall into the same traps that some of us have re diagnosis's and medications since you already seem to be zeroed in on seizures and possible bipolar. Some of the medication problems some of us have had involve anti-depressants for bipolar type kids, stimulants where they weren't indicated etc. So while there are still alot of medications to try out there, at least you might be starting with a smaller universe. The other piece of good news is that often when you do find a good medication things can improve dramatically.</p><p></p><p>At this point I would want to find an really good neurologist but also an extremely good board certified child psychiatrist with a great deal of medication expertise who believes in and has experience dealing with childhood bipolar. You may have to travel some distance to find one--but once you get on a good track then often things can be done locally.</p><p></p><p>If you feel comfortable letting us know what part of the country you are in, perhaps people may have some suggestions that they could private message you with. </p><p></p><p>On the home front, what kinds of problems are you having? What is your therapist advising? Perhaps people could also give you some suggestions on that front.</p><p></p><p>Welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 12309, member: 2322"] Hi, I think to some extent you are ahead of the game in that you are not going to fall into the same traps that some of us have re diagnosis's and medications since you already seem to be zeroed in on seizures and possible bipolar. Some of the medication problems some of us have had involve anti-depressants for bipolar type kids, stimulants where they weren't indicated etc. So while there are still alot of medications to try out there, at least you might be starting with a smaller universe. The other piece of good news is that often when you do find a good medication things can improve dramatically. At this point I would want to find an really good neurologist but also an extremely good board certified child psychiatrist with a great deal of medication expertise who believes in and has experience dealing with childhood bipolar. You may have to travel some distance to find one--but once you get on a good track then often things can be done locally. If you feel comfortable letting us know what part of the country you are in, perhaps people may have some suggestions that they could private message you with. On the home front, what kinds of problems are you having? What is your therapist advising? Perhaps people could also give you some suggestions on that front. Welcome. [/QUOTE]
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