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<blockquote data-quote="SlipperySlope" data-source="post: 413671" data-attributes="member: 11389"><p>I'm glad that despite your misgivings about the source of our problems, we can all at least to agree to disagree about the autism/immunization connection. I should clarify that I do not think the immunizations are solely responsible. I think some kids are born with a predisposed sensitivity to certain substances (i.e. heavy metals like mercury/Thimerisol). If/when they have an exposure, it can cause damage to the CNS. That's my theory, and the longer I'm alive and the more auto-immune problems I recognize in myself (weird allergies/rashes/degenerative changes), the more I also think there is a strong genetic component. </p><p></p><p>C has an appointment with psychiatrist next week to talk about this last month on Concerta. He will run out of pills by the weekend, and I'm kind of thankful. I don't like what it's doing to him and I won't let her write for it again. The only reason I have him continue taking it is so that I can know for myself that I did what I was supposed to and didn't get the desired result. I want to try and shift focus with her from ADHD to mood and anxiety. But, fundamentally, I think she and I are way separate in our ideas about C's problems and treatment. I don't know how to make her understand me without seeming like a drug-seeking loon. But, if after this appointment I don't feel like she is going to be more open to other treatments, I will find out how to switch boy to the other doctor in the practice (who treats my easy child for depression and seems like a wonderful doctor and person). </p><p></p><p>Also of note, C's therapist is working on getting him into a psychologist to update his testing and see where he falls on the spectrum now that he's older. I'm interested in knowing and think the results may also help doctor make better informed treatment decisions. We just don't seem to have a lot of psychologists in this area who are qualified/able to do the testing (according to therapist), so, no telling how long it will be in waiting. </p><p></p><p>Thanks, again, everyone for listening and responding. It means a lot!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlipperySlope, post: 413671, member: 11389"] I'm glad that despite your misgivings about the source of our problems, we can all at least to agree to disagree about the autism/immunization connection. I should clarify that I do not think the immunizations are solely responsible. I think some kids are born with a predisposed sensitivity to certain substances (i.e. heavy metals like mercury/Thimerisol). If/when they have an exposure, it can cause damage to the CNS. That's my theory, and the longer I'm alive and the more auto-immune problems I recognize in myself (weird allergies/rashes/degenerative changes), the more I also think there is a strong genetic component. C has an appointment with psychiatrist next week to talk about this last month on Concerta. He will run out of pills by the weekend, and I'm kind of thankful. I don't like what it's doing to him and I won't let her write for it again. The only reason I have him continue taking it is so that I can know for myself that I did what I was supposed to and didn't get the desired result. I want to try and shift focus with her from ADHD to mood and anxiety. But, fundamentally, I think she and I are way separate in our ideas about C's problems and treatment. I don't know how to make her understand me without seeming like a drug-seeking loon. But, if after this appointment I don't feel like she is going to be more open to other treatments, I will find out how to switch boy to the other doctor in the practice (who treats my easy child for depression and seems like a wonderful doctor and person). Also of note, C's therapist is working on getting him into a psychologist to update his testing and see where he falls on the spectrum now that he's older. I'm interested in knowing and think the results may also help doctor make better informed treatment decisions. We just don't seem to have a lot of psychologists in this area who are qualified/able to do the testing (according to therapist), so, no telling how long it will be in waiting. Thanks, again, everyone for listening and responding. It means a lot! [/QUOTE]
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