Archive for November, 2008

The Truth About Adhd

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Lydia Tan asked: Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very well documented and common medical condition which affects millions of children and adults globally. However, because its exact cause remains a mystery, it gives rise to lots of ADHD myths which have bewildered many parents who have ADHD children.For instance, ...

Is it true that an Iron defficiency is the reason for ADHD?

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

mwha1369 asked: My son has adhd and started taking Iron tablets once a day because I heard that iron defficiency is sometimes a reason for the cause of ADHD. My son tried a low dose and swears it helps him focus better in school.Carla

How long before natural ADHD remedies start to work?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Little Ms Sunshine asked: My 7 year old son shows the classic ADHD symptoms and I started him on Sea Buddies Concentrate yesterday (minimum dosage). He is a big boy, so I am sure we will need to give him more that the recommended starting dosage (you may give ...

How would doctors treat ADHD, Cyclothymia, and Social phobia together in one patient?

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Capitalist_pig asked: ADHD medications boost Norepinephrine and Dopamine. Social phobia medications (SSRIs) will make the cyclothymia worse. Cyclothymia medications are mood stabilizers. Some mood stabilizers are also Dopamine antagonists which should worsen the ADHD. Any idea what doctors would use for this situation?Julia

Are there any ADHD medications that have no effect on weight?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

FreeCheese asked: Also, does anyone know if there happen to be medications specifically for ADHD that cause weight gain? I know most of them cause weight loss due to nausau, and I'm looking for one that has no effect on appetite, but which one/s cause gain? Not over-the counter, perscription. I ...

What do you say to annoying people who have uncontrollable ADHD?

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Scout H asked: Some people in my class have extreme ADHD and don't take their meds. Since they don't they usually say obnoxious, LOUD, perverted things out loud. How do I tell them to shut up in a sarcastic way?Valerie

Talking to Your ADHD Child’s Teacher

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Angie Dixon asked: If your child has ADHD, talking to his teacher may be the most important thing you can do to help him function more effectively at school in spite of his ADHD, and maybe even because of the ADHD.Most teachers want to help their students, and most teachers ...

My seven year old with ADHD lies just to lie? What do I do?

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Sarah F asked: My seven year old with ADHD lies just to lie. He does not do it just to get out of trouble, he will make up stories about any thing for any reason. He will also lie when he knows he was seen doing something bad, but he ...