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Puberty--effect on previously stable medications?
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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 210805" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>Thanks for the info, Smallworld and Marg. He has been on medicines for a long time--Adderall for at least 4 years, with great results, but needs mood stabilizer as well. So don't think it is medications that are causing behaviors. Am chalking it up to pain, lack of sleep, and as so many of you have pointed out, the glories of puberty which will probably mean we need to tweak things soon. </p><p></p><p>I called up the doctor this morning and told him about my son being up for 5 hours last night in pain (as he has been the the two nights before that). Prevacid didn't seem to help, thought maybe a wonder miracle cure is too much to hope for.</p><p></p><p>The nurse reported back to me after talking to doctor. He prescribed Sucralfate (medicine that coats the stomach to be taken close to right before bed) in addition to Prevacid. So we will try that tonight. Will also give him some Tums. That just about covers the waterfront, so to speak.</p><p></p><p>The nurse reported back that the doctor also said he could take Motrin for pain. I questioned her about that--I thought that was the last thing you want to give if there are potential stomach issues. Makes me wonder about the pediatrician. </p><p></p><p> Also, I had him eat something (applesauce) in the middle of the night last night thinking it would coat the stomach, but that might have made it worse. I am desperate for him to get some relief tonight, because we both need a good night's sleep after being up most of the last three nights.</p><p></p><p>Mood was better today. Perhaps the pain was less. I also started ten minutes on what I call the grow light. I know his has major seasonal issues, so perhaps this will bring some improvement. But am going very cautious with the time. psychiatrist several years back said to try it, but I think it was before we got stabilized on Lamictal so I don't think it had much effect back then.</p><p></p><p>Am wondering if teenage overindulgence in Halloween candy could have singnificantly exacerbated this. </p><p></p><p>Also have read that some of this stuff has strong familial roots--don't know enough about birth parent medical history to know if that is an issue. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, that if nothing else made me resolve to see a gi doctor this week if things don't dramatically improve. Don't think we have a pediatric one in town, but seeing as he is just about 14 hopefully the adult ones will see him.</p><p></p><p>Cross your fingers--we need to sleep here tonight!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 210805, member: 2322"] Thanks for the info, Smallworld and Marg. He has been on medicines for a long time--Adderall for at least 4 years, with great results, but needs mood stabilizer as well. So don't think it is medications that are causing behaviors. Am chalking it up to pain, lack of sleep, and as so many of you have pointed out, the glories of puberty which will probably mean we need to tweak things soon. I called up the doctor this morning and told him about my son being up for 5 hours last night in pain (as he has been the the two nights before that). Prevacid didn't seem to help, thought maybe a wonder miracle cure is too much to hope for. The nurse reported back to me after talking to doctor. He prescribed Sucralfate (medicine that coats the stomach to be taken close to right before bed) in addition to Prevacid. So we will try that tonight. Will also give him some Tums. That just about covers the waterfront, so to speak. The nurse reported back that the doctor also said he could take Motrin for pain. I questioned her about that--I thought that was the last thing you want to give if there are potential stomach issues. Makes me wonder about the pediatrician. Also, I had him eat something (applesauce) in the middle of the night last night thinking it would coat the stomach, but that might have made it worse. I am desperate for him to get some relief tonight, because we both need a good night's sleep after being up most of the last three nights. Mood was better today. Perhaps the pain was less. I also started ten minutes on what I call the grow light. I know his has major seasonal issues, so perhaps this will bring some improvement. But am going very cautious with the time. psychiatrist several years back said to try it, but I think it was before we got stabilized on Lamictal so I don't think it had much effect back then. Am wondering if teenage overindulgence in Halloween candy could have singnificantly exacerbated this. Also have read that some of this stuff has strong familial roots--don't know enough about birth parent medical history to know if that is an issue. Anyway, that if nothing else made me resolve to see a gi doctor this week if things don't dramatically improve. Don't think we have a pediatric one in town, but seeing as he is just about 14 hopefully the adult ones will see him. Cross your fingers--we need to sleep here tonight!!! [/QUOTE]
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