Does anyone know of anything natural for ADD? My daughter has ADD and she is almost 14. We've been the medical route. The psyciatrist had her on Trileptal and Wellbuffrin, then he added something else. I thought I was gonna loose her being on so many meds. Took her to a doc and got her...
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Do you have to be hyper to have add?Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:09:00 GMTI am a little hyper and it's controllable, but most of my symptoms are related to things like lack of concentration, CONSTANTLY misplacing things, TERRIBLE at following directions, for example, if I try too cook something I end up burning it and throwing it away. I am currently in the Nurs...
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effexor xr for adhd?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:28:00 GMTmy daughters doc took her off of ritilan, it wasnt working anyhow, and its more addictive, and prescribed her effexor for ADD, has anyhone had luck with this meds? or bad sides?...
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Adderrall alternatives other than natural?Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:47:00 GMTMy finace is currently taking adderral XR. However he it makes him tired, anxious and sensitive. Even more concerning is the fact that he doesn't eat, and loses weight! He has been on this since before I even knew him, but I wish there was something less toxic on his system. Does anybod...
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Im ruining my futureSat, 15 Dec 2007 00:22:00 GMTAs I sit here, William...
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New hereSun, 16 Dec 2007 04:34:00 GMTHi.. I'm Jimi and I have ADD and been taking Methylphenidate for about 2 years now. But I feel that the ADD is worse than its ever been.. Since being honorably discharged from the Navy in 98. I have been strugling to keep a job. I typically last 6 to 9 months before I get canned for low pro...
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Am I over medicating my son?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:25:00 GMTI am new to this. But I have been reading awhile. I have an almost 12 year old son. He has had ADD for about 5-6 years now. We have had him on almost everything. He has been on ritalin for about 3 yrs. now. It was great for awhile but just the past 6 months it hasn't worked. On top of that...
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Ever go off meds?Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:18:00 GMTI am 18 and I was wondering, do you know if it is necissary to stay on meds for most of your life or at least into your adulthood, or once you reach adulthood can you go off meds?...
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God love the ADHD childThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:36:00 GMTMy 9 year old son was diagnosed with Adhd a few months ago and we have been riding the medication merry-go-round trying to find the right combo for him. We are on Adderall 10mg at the moment but will be increasing it to 15mg in the morning.Anyway, I had to tell you about this great kid of mine....
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Im FINALLY going to talk to someoneThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:31:00 GMTI did it. After years of putting it off, I finally made the appointment to talk to a psychiatrist about my problems and to see if perhaps I do have ADD. I am 32 years old, a high school teacher, married and have lived a pretty charmed, happy life overall. I think the fact that I have good rel...
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Am i the only one who gets sick and/or cant sleep on strattera? Please Help! -Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:38:00 GMTI'm a 21 year old female, 115 lbs. I take 75 mg/day Zoloft for anxiety/other stuffI recently tried to switch from Adderall to Strattera. The directions were to take 40 mg for 4 days, then go up to 80. The problem? I would take it in the morning, and feel nauseous and sick. One day I vomited...
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Have any of you ever tried nutritional & vitamin/mineral therapyThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:36:00 GMTWow, my husband and I went to the health food store in our neighborhood on Friday and got our son two different products and for the first time in his life, my son picked up a book and read it completely last night. My son is ADD, not H. He has never been a behavioral problem, no outbursts or...
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bCALMd may or may not be goodThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:29:00 GMTI have read up on the b'CALM'd web page and it seemed like a very good alternative. So good that both me and my girlfriend ordered it and started to take it. I noticed my thinking was much more clearer than it usually is, and that was after the first dose. But, of course, that didn&...
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Being Diagnosed at 19!Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:28:00 GMTHi, I'm totally new here but I figure I'd give it a try. I'm in the process of getting help for a LOT of screwed up things - like borderline personality, manic depression, and anorexia but now my psychologist has thrown in something new. Hyperactivity. He says nothing is for su...
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Help?! Inattentive ADD & ConcertaFri, 14 Dec 2007 16:34:00 GMTHi, I'm 22 a student studying environmental sciences and have been recently diagnosed with Inattentive ADD and prescribed 54mg of Concerta. I've mixxed feelings about this whole thing and hope you guys can help me out with some questions. I've only be taking the medication for 4 d...
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provigil Should I try the higher doseThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:26:00 GMTHi--Well I was on provigil 100mg daily -50mg twice daily. REsults were very discouraging had trouble concentrating from the very first dose and was drowsy and spaced out. Now pdoc has given me 200mg per day for this month -Problem is do I take it and see or just chuck it , guess the real...
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Bad taste in mouth (and dry mouth) from AdderallSat, 15 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMTAnyone else have this problem. Seems to be a common side effect (from internet research) and I am definitely experiencing it after a few days on Adderall.Does it go away with continued use?Does anyone have any good strategies to counter the problem (other than drinking lots of water)?...
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Help me help my fianceSat, 15 Dec 2007 17:27:00 GMTHi everyone. This is my story: my fiance has ADHD. He doesn't take any medication, he prefers to use his own personal strategies to get around it (this is not an issue). I was just wondering, as someone who does not have ADHD, what are some things I should know? Just little things that...
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daughter does not want to eatThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:37:00 GMTI was recently told that my 8 yr old has ADHD and she has been on several meds for the last 7 months. She is currently on Ritalin LA 40 mg. The problem is she is losing weight and her eating habits are a problem to begin with. She was on 30 mg of Ritalin LA last month and the doctor increased...
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Ritalin price in USAThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:30:00 GMTHi everyone:Can anybody tell me how much does ritalin coasts in USA/Canada or any other country (total price, more or less). Please let me know how the number of pills and the mgs.Thank youLMDG...
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adult with add - adderall not working?Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:04:00 GMTI have been put on 30mg of adderall xr since last week and am still going thru testing. they know i am ADHD but the adderall doesn't seem to be doing anything! I have heard so many people feel it help them right away and say it changed their lives for the better. I feel NOTHING. Could this...
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Strattera & NosebleedsFri, 14 Dec 2007 22:41:00 GMTAnyone know if nosebleeds could be a side effect from Strattera?My daughter had a nosebleed last night and she has never had one before.It wasn't real bad and stopped fast but I'm still concerned.Thanks...
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Adults with ADDMon, 17 Dec 2007 23:12:00 GMTThis is hard for me to do...I don't know if I have ADD or if I am extremely lazy. I have a dr. appointment on the 19th, so I should know something then...But I want to get opinions from other adults with ADD, before I go in. This is me...Any job I have ever had is difficult for me. I am in...
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Could i have ADD/ADHD?Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:34:00 GMTI am a 21 year old guy, and as a child I would be what can only be described as extremely hyperactive. Now at times I still am, I become extremely erratic and often find myself doing silly things, but I can accept that as part of who I am, the problem I have is the extreme boredom I face, and b...
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Sleep/allergies/adhdThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:28:00 GMTI am exploring the possible connections among sleep, allergies, and adhd. Recent research indicates sleep apnea may also be connected to ADHD behaviors. Why wouldn't allergies, which can disturb breathing, which can disturb sleep, lead to adhd behaviors?My ds, age 7, has had seasonal alle...
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add HELPThu, 13 Dec 2007 02:30:00 GMThow do i like tell someone if i think i have ADD or ADHD, and how do they test you?...
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focalin versus ritilanSat, 15 Dec 2007 09:29:00 GMTI just started taking focalin two days ago and i dont like the way it makes me feel. I have been on ritilan and not felt this way. I thought they were the same drug just focalin was a more purified form of ritalin and had fewer side effect,the focalin that is. Any one else had this problem?Thank...
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regarding what "others" may think of you!Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:40:00 GMTI had a thought that I have actually tried just for myself, several times...if and when I ever feel like I am getting a "social phobia"....try going out dressed how you like to be dressed when you go out,and do what you enjoy..ie bookstores ,shopping for clothing etc..and ignore all of the peopl...
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Strattera: Any growth problems/children?Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:16:00 GMTMy son, 11 has been on Stratterra for 2 1/2 years now. He does not seem to be growing at the same rate as his peers? I was wondering if anyone had experienced any growth problems with their child while on Strattera. My son weighs approximately 70 pounds and is 56 inches tall....
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cheapest place for medicationWed, 19 Dec 2007 09:30:00 GMTHas anyone here ever comparison shopped prices for Adderall XRat the chain stores (Walgreens, Wal Mart, CVS, Sams, etc)? My insurance only covers a porion of these meds, so I wondered where would be the most cost effective place to shop. If no one else has done this, I'll do it, and post...
I just started taking focalin two days ago and i dont like the way it makes me feel. I have been on ritilan and not felt this way. I thought they were the same drug just focalin was a more purified form of ritalin and had fewer side effect,the focalin that is. Any one else had this problem?Thank...
I had a thought that I have actually tried just for myself, several times...if and when I ever feel like I am getting a "social phobia"....try going out dressed how you like to be dressed when you go out,and do what you enjoy..ie bookstores ,shopping for clothing etc..and ignore all of the peopl...
My son, 11 has been on Stratterra for 2 1/2 years now. He does not seem to be growing at the same rate as his peers? I was wondering if anyone had experienced any growth problems with their child while on Strattera. My son weighs approximately 70 pounds and is 56 inches tall....
Has anyone here ever comparison shopped prices for Adderall XRat the chain stores (Walgreens, Wal Mart, CVS, Sams, etc)? My insurance only covers a porion of these meds, so I wondered where would be the most cost effective place to shop. If no one else has done this, I'll do it, and post...
how do i like tell someone if i think i have ADD or ADHD, and how do they test you?...
Hi everyone:Can anybody tell me how much does ritalin coasts in USA/Canada or any other country (total price, more or less). Please let me know how the number of pills and the mgs.Thank youLMDG...
I have been put on 30mg of adderall xr since last week and am still going thru testing. they know i am ADHD but the adderall doesn't seem to be doing anything! I have heard so many people feel it help them right away and say it changed their lives for the better. I feel NOTHING. Could this...
Anyone know if nosebleeds could be a side effect from Strattera?My daughter had a nosebleed last night and she has never had one before.It wasn't real bad and stopped fast but I'm still concerned.Thanks...
This is hard for me to do...I don't know if I have ADD or if I am extremely lazy. I have a dr. appointment on the 19th, so I should know something then...But I want to get opinions from other adults with ADD, before I go in. This is me...Any job I have ever had is difficult for me. I am in...
I am a 21 year old guy, and as a child I would be what can only be described as extremely hyperactive. Now at times I still am, I become extremely erratic and often find myself doing silly things, but I can accept that as part of who I am, the problem I have is the extreme boredom I face, and b...