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Hi guys I am at doctors and we are talking about ADHD and testing. Has anyone been tested for it? Take meds? What's it all about and how do you know if you have it?
First, I don't know how old your child is ...as that makes a difference.
Yes, he could have normal results since this is a test designed to be "used for assessing the core symptoms of ADHD: hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity." Furthermore, the makers of the test say that, "The QbTest results should always be complemented by a clinical interview." Did these doctors interview your child or give any questionnaires to you or his teachers?
Yes, risperdal is commonly added when someone is diagnosed with adhd. What symptoms did you have prior to the adhd? What kind of testing did you have? Any issues when ON medication should be brought to the attention of the doctor who prescribed it. That's really important. And also letting them know about any other meds you take from any different care providers.
//www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-in-children.htm
Its also possible that she could have a learning disability which is kind of normal for kids with ADHD, so she should also be tested for that.
And she also has some symptoms for Sensory Processing Disorder. Here is a link for that.
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/signs-of-sensory-processing-disorder/
I hope this gives you enough information to start getting her some help.
I did some research on some stuff that has been going on with me since I was a child and I strongly think I could be add/adhd. I know that I am no doctor and cannot diagnose myself but every time I bring up testing me for this my psychiatrist just kind of shrugs it off saying that it could be something else and while I do respect that she is more educated in this than me I also do not see the harm in a test.
A while back i was told i had adhd. i was going over in my head of all the symptoms i have. i was wonerding about these posssible symptoms ,are these adhd or not? 1. when i read i seem to read but it just go through my head and usally i got to reread a few times to remeber it. adhd or not? 2.when i go out and play pool i usally just take my shot right away not aiming for a long time if i try to aim my shoots get worse i try to see the shot but cant.adhd or not?
//www.medhelp.org/add-adhd?
Since you posted on an ADHD forum, ADHD must be going through your mind. With good reason. He is showing many of the symptoms. And, if he does have ADHD, what you (and the school) are doing will only make things worse - as you are beginning to find out.
I could not tell from your post if he is having the same problems at home. That is pretty important to know. Also, if he had these problems last year. If this has only happened this year, that changes things.
Yes, Risperdal is often used for adhd now. Not as a sole treatment but an add on. Are you on any other adhd meds? I don't know your complete med list which would be helpful. 1 in 5 children treated with adhd is on risperdal as well. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/874722 You should have a diagnosis from your doctor. Anyway to ask the question specifically? When do you do a med check?
My son is a very active child ,veeery active, yet once he has found something that interrests him greatly he will stay in one place and focus on that perticular thing. My sons father has ADHD and there are several other disorders in the family on his side. I always accepted the fract that there would be a great possibility that my son would have ADHD as well,.
I waited until he went to kindergarden and showed struggling academically, and in his behaviour, communicating with the teacher helped.
//www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/11041.html?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=November .
However, ignore the prozac stuff. It is very bad to mix with stim meds.
Finally, there are things that you can do at home to make it better for him and you. These two links should be helpful
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/879.html
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/985.html
Hope this helps.
I also get severe bloating 10 days before my period I get very depressed and anxious and my adhd unfortunately worsens and isn’t controlled by my adhd meds. My adhd meds usually work the week after my period but then they don’t work when I ovulate and really have no effect after that. I also have hashimotos (not taking thyroid meds since my doctor said it hasn’t effected my thryoid levels) and I had surgery for endometriosis recently.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-tests-and-diagnosis.htm
And, yes, medication - if he has ADHD will make a huge difference. It not only will help with the schooling, it also can make a big difference with anxiety, etc. By the way, if your doctor does start meds. The following link has some extremely important information on that whole process!
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/print/718.
We had another post just a few days ago that also let her daughter drink coffee. Interesting.
To zoelyka, I highly recommending trying something called 'heavy work' to help with symptoms of add/adhd. You can google sensory processing disorder and heavy work to get a full list of ideas. Basically this is physical activity, muscle work, sensory experiences, and deep pressure that provides a calming affect to the nervous system.
Your son may well display ADHD, but it is important to arrange a thorough evaluation and not rush too quickly to the diagnosis. The on-line surveys can be useful tools to see if a person might display symptoms typical of ADHD, but a thorough assessment will consider a child's medical history, family history, current functioning at home and in school, possible alternative explanations for the symptoms identified on the surveys, etc.
I've recently started taking focalin because I've been kind of depressed and when I take it, it makes me feel kind of like I'm "on top" but the after math *****, then when I think I can stop I can't and I've tried showing myself the symptoms and what it can do to me to scare myself and for some reason that doesn't work.
//helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/adhd-attention-deficit-disorder-in-adults.htm
and the site above has several other really good materials on adult adhd/add.
But back to the doctor issue for a bit. I would try and find a doctor that advertises treating adhd. A psychologist or psychiatrist would be my first choice.
And YES, go for it. I have seen adults get life changing answers.
Heavy metal poisoning can cause ADHD symptoms and so can fluoride. I was given fluoride tablets as a child and within a year was diagnosed with ADHD and given medication. My dentists have told me that I have something on my teeth that I believe is called fluridosis (sp?). Permanent discolored brown spots on my teeth from the fluoride tablets. I can't imagine what it has done to my brain. An integrative physician can also recommend supplements like DL-phenylalanine.
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