sunshinecan
New Member
I have been on other forums for other reasons, but for whatever reason had thought to seek out forum for these reasons... Here's a little about myself... Or my boys!
Oldest is 13, diagnosis Jan 2008 with ADHD/ODD. We started on Concerta, and used Melatonin to sleep... Fall 2010 added Stratera with good results. The Concerta wore off after 12 hours which made evening and morning unbearable. The Stratera took the 'edge' off of evenings and mornings. ODD became very evident this past fall as well, and sleep was an issue. Tried Triazadone, S didn't like it. No sleep= HELL... Jan 2011 Stopped the Concereta, and now use Vyvanse. It's been great, helps with is impulse control, also changed from Triazadone to Clonidine. So far so good. He's sleeping, and is pleasant. For now that is my WOW!
Middle son is 6, diagnosis Jan 2009 with ADD, Nov 2010 Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). Was assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Nov 2010 no diagnosis, but possible anxiety disorder. He is on Byphentin, we started with 20mgs, then in Fall 2010 went to 30 mgs and this week went to 40 mgs. He is a high stress little man. Very obsesive, almost some Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) type symptoms. He's loving and filled with compassion but can flip on a dime.
Youngest is 5. He is diagnosis free .. But full of **** and vinegar. He's funny and charming, but mix that with middle son who has no sense of humour and it makes for interesting family dynamics...
I look forward to reading more on here, already I have found stories that are so similar to find... Oh so nice to know we are not alone.
Oldest is 13, diagnosis Jan 2008 with ADHD/ODD. We started on Concerta, and used Melatonin to sleep... Fall 2010 added Stratera with good results. The Concerta wore off after 12 hours which made evening and morning unbearable. The Stratera took the 'edge' off of evenings and mornings. ODD became very evident this past fall as well, and sleep was an issue. Tried Triazadone, S didn't like it. No sleep= HELL... Jan 2011 Stopped the Concereta, and now use Vyvanse. It's been great, helps with is impulse control, also changed from Triazadone to Clonidine. So far so good. He's sleeping, and is pleasant. For now that is my WOW!
Middle son is 6, diagnosis Jan 2009 with ADD, Nov 2010 Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). Was assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Nov 2010 no diagnosis, but possible anxiety disorder. He is on Byphentin, we started with 20mgs, then in Fall 2010 went to 30 mgs and this week went to 40 mgs. He is a high stress little man. Very obsesive, almost some Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) type symptoms. He's loving and filled with compassion but can flip on a dime.
Youngest is 5. He is diagnosis free .. But full of **** and vinegar. He's funny and charming, but mix that with middle son who has no sense of humour and it makes for interesting family dynamics...
I look forward to reading more on here, already I have found stories that are so similar to find... Oh so nice to know we are not alone.