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Avatar m tn m pretty sure that I had this ADHD thing all along and that the ritalin was controlling the ADHD symptoms as well as the former sleep problem. Is this possible? I tried all of the new adult ADHD meds (like modafinil) and they didn't help at all, but the ritalin did 100%. I'm afraid to go to a doctor ith this mess of a story; it seems like I'm nuts.
Avatar f tn My 6 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. Then we found out he had sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils. They took his tonsils and adnoids out and unfortunetly he still has ADHD and has to have medications. So just to let others know this may not be a cure for your young one and there ADHD.
Avatar m tn By the way, I have seen several studies that show that sleep apnea can produce ADHD like symptoms. In fact, there have been several posters on here that have had sleep apnea, been treated and their daytime behaviors definitely changed. Has anybody ever commented about you snoring or breathing loud at night? "Regardless of type, an individual with sleep apnea is rarely aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening.
Avatar m tn In many kids who are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, having their tonsils and adenoids removed can greatly reduce the symptoms. The reasoning behind this is that they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids that cause sleep apnea. Whether they realize it or not, they are waking up very briefly many times a night and thus are not getting well rested. The following day, they are tired but know they need to stay awake or, in young children, they just really want to stay awake.
Avatar n tn As long as she is eating a balanced diet vitamins are not necessary, and in any case they would make no difference in what you are describing. It can be true that sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, can interfere with sustained attention and the symptoms can certainly look very much like Inattentive-type ADHD. The only way to know for sure about apnea is to have a sleep study.
Avatar m tn I had ADHD and dyslexia as a child. It was never treated because of the era. All of my children, grands& great-grands have it. I have recently experienced a return of ADHD that has become debilitating with constantly being distracted and serious inability to accomplish what I need to do. I am concerned my docs will not treat it appropriately b/c of the conditions I have that are treated with Rxs: COPD, Spondyloiisthesis, Arthritis, PVCs & Sleep Apnea.
Avatar n tn It sounds a bit like sleep apnea to me. I'm not a doctor, but this is a common condition and can happen to children. You could always ask for a sleep oximetry test, which is done at home. A device is attached to their finger and measures the amount of oxygen in their blood. If the person has sleep apnea, then there will be multiple times during the night where they will stop breathing and a drop in the oxygen levels will be noted. The body on it's own will restart the breathing.
610983 tn?1351309926 Interestingly, there are associations between pesudotumor and obstructive sleep apnea. If you snore, or are overweight, maybe you should consider undergoing a sleep study.
Avatar n tn Of course, I am not a doctor. But I think that people can have severe sleep apnea with mild symptoms, and more severe symptoms with mild sleep apnea. Yes, even if mild it needs to be treated. Be sure to get a copy of the report if you don't already have one..
Avatar f tn I am 59 years old and was diagnosed with ADD and started taking 10 mg ADDERAL daily 4 years ago though I've had symptoms all my life. I had a very difficult time in elementary school but at around age 13, I developed some strategies to help me do better in school: Sit in the front row; used spiral composition books instead of loose leaf paper for note taking; make lists; drink coffee; do my homework after everyone else went to bed; etc.
Avatar f tn Snoring does often accompany sleep apnea, but just because you snore does not mean you have sleep apnea and vice versa. Minor sleep apnea is responsive to self-help remedies such as losing weight, eliminating the use of alcohol, tobacco, and sedatives; sleeping on your side, and regularizing your sleep hours. It would be best to see a sleep specialist for proper management and to ease your worries. Take care and keep us posted.
1502015 tn?1289362434 Does she have sleep apnea? My third child did. Unfortunately no one figured out the problem until years later.
Avatar f tn Note also that the diagnosis is often in error. Sleep apnea can produce the same symptoms as can a high sugar diet. And sometimes it is merely the result of poor parenting. True ADD,ADHD is much rarer than you think.
Avatar n tn This is not an ADD/ADHD problem. Not getting enough sleep at night can make you hyper during the day. The first thing to check for is sleep apnea. Look in on her when she is sleeping. Is she mouth breathing and/or snuffly? If that is not a problem analyze her diet. Sweet cereals, bottled juices, sodas, desserts, candy. These treats should be held to a minimum because sugar makes children hyper (and tired). If sleep and diet check out, consider that you may simply have a very active child.
Avatar m tn //www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-adults and see if any of these fit. I am not aware of SID sites for adults but specialmom could help with that.
Avatar n tn This then tends to cause sleep apnea and causes the child to briefly wake up often. This frequent waking up means that the child does not get the restful sleep s/he needs. Now that my son's airway is more opened, he is sleeping better at night. That means that, during the day, he is not bouncing off the walls trying to keep himself awake. Before surgery, he was always tired and frequently cranky/grouchy but constantly going from one thing to the next in order to stay awake.
Avatar f tn The first thing would be to make sure that he is getting a good nights sleep. Apnea really increases hyperactivity. Diet wise read this link - http://www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/slideshows/9-Worst-Foods-for-ADD---Plus-1-That-Can-Help/20 For things that you can do around the house - http://www.medhelp.org/add-adhd/slideshows/8-ADHD-Culprits-Lurking-in-Your-Home/21 Finally, the book I recommend the most is "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley.
Avatar n tn I have tried Sleep Fast, Sleep MD, Benadryl, Melatonin, Sleep Apnea Relief, Sleepytime teas, humidifiers, relaxing music, hot baths before bed, going to bed the same time every night, no tv in my room, darkened room, comfortable pillows and just about everything else I can think of. I don't know what else to do. I go to sleep right away but then in the middle of the night, I wake up fully alert and can't go back to sleep.
1384923 tn?1308410640 Yes, I have sleep apnea and am going to take a sleep study soon.
Avatar n tn s been quite a lot of info out lately about kids diagnosed as ADHD or even having behavioral or learning problems actually having sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is associated with increased risk for cardiac disease, Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. Oxygen deprivation to the brain can cause severe morning headaches, and possibly even brain damage when oxygen levels get too low.