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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 72052" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I have two kids on Lamictal; my daughter started at age 11 and my son started at age 12. While it is not FDA approved for the treatment of BiPolar (BP) in children under age 16, it is FDA approved for the treatment of epilepsy in children as young as age 2. So there are plenty of young children who do take Lamictal with good results.</p><p></p><p>We have had nothing but positive experiences with Lamictal. It has smoothed out my kids' moods as well as helped with depression. Unfortunately, we got to a point where we couldn't raise the Lamictal any more and they were still depressed so we added a low dose of an AD (Lexapro) at that point. They are doing quite well on this medication combo.</p><p></p><p>Since your difficult child has had a lot going on with the foster care system and wrong diagnosis/wrong medications, in your shoes I wouldn't jump to a Borderline diagnosis at this point. I think I'd give the new medications a chance to work and give your difficult child a chance to continue to settle in with living with you. Your difficult child has been through a lot of changes in a short time. </p><p></p><p>In terms of your 4-year-old and the new wetting issues, I agree with Lisa that you should have her checked for any signs of infection or medical problem. If there is nothing physical going on, it could be emotional. I'm sure you don't want to hear this, but my youngest daughter started experiencing increased anxiety in reaction to her siblings' issues. Even though yours has always been a easy child and may continue to be a easy child, she has to be affected by the household turmoil caused by having two difficult child siblings. We've been told that it's quite common for siblings of difficult children to need the support of their own therapy. Although she's still young, you may want to look into play therapy for your easy child.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. You have a lot on your plate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 72052, member: 2423"] I have two kids on Lamictal; my daughter started at age 11 and my son started at age 12. While it is not FDA approved for the treatment of BiPolar (BP) in children under age 16, it is FDA approved for the treatment of epilepsy in children as young as age 2. So there are plenty of young children who do take Lamictal with good results. We have had nothing but positive experiences with Lamictal. It has smoothed out my kids' moods as well as helped with depression. Unfortunately, we got to a point where we couldn't raise the Lamictal any more and they were still depressed so we added a low dose of an AD (Lexapro) at that point. They are doing quite well on this medication combo. Since your difficult child has had a lot going on with the foster care system and wrong diagnosis/wrong medications, in your shoes I wouldn't jump to a Borderline diagnosis at this point. I think I'd give the new medications a chance to work and give your difficult child a chance to continue to settle in with living with you. Your difficult child has been through a lot of changes in a short time. In terms of your 4-year-old and the new wetting issues, I agree with Lisa that you should have her checked for any signs of infection or medical problem. If there is nothing physical going on, it could be emotional. I'm sure you don't want to hear this, but my youngest daughter started experiencing increased anxiety in reaction to her siblings' issues. Even though yours has always been a easy child and may continue to be a easy child, she has to be affected by the household turmoil caused by having two difficult child siblings. We've been told that it's quite common for siblings of difficult children to need the support of their own therapy. Although she's still young, you may want to look into play therapy for your easy child. Good luck. You have a lot on your plate. [/QUOTE]
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