Adhd

[rivermom]

Hi DaisyNKodiMom - I don't have any experience or much knowledge about ADHD or ADD but would like to welcome you to 4WT.

I hope you find this site enjoyable and have fun with us all!

[magnolia]

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

[Daisynkodimom]

Originally Posted by magnolia

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

Sabrina was never on Ritalin but has been on adderal ad and stratera. the stratera never made a difference. Ask about the Concerta. I have loved ther results.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by magnolia

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

Concerta worked wonders for my son concerning his concentration. Hasn't had to use it so far this year, but if his grades start to slide, we'll put him back on it.

[Daisynkodimom]

Originally Posted by rivermom

Hi DaisyNKodiMom - I don't have any experience or much knowledge about ADHD or ADD but would like to welcome you to 4WT.

I hope you find this site enjoyable and have fun with us all!

So are alot of 4wters also yters?

[rivermom]

Originally Posted by Daisynkodimom

So are alot of 4wters also yters?

Yes.

[Mandy]

Hi Daisynkodimom, welcome to the ladiesclub! Nice to have you with us

[Janet]

Stupid...Stupid me!!!!! I am so sorry I just went right on and answered your post without even welcoming you to 4WT. So

WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!!

So glad you're here and could join the rest of these wonderful ladies!!!

[RLC12345678]

I have a mild form of ADD. I was not put on meds until I was in college. But I talked with my dr. and explained to him how I really needed to do well in college because I wanted to go to law school and I also wanted to do well in law school, but I was having a hard time concentrating in class and I had a hard time staying awake in class and a hard time staying awake to study at night. He put me on Adderall and it did wonders. I am applying to law school now, and I am not worried about being able to concentrate. I was on Concerta when I was first diagnosed, but it upset my tummy, so he switched me to Adderall.

[Janet]

What a great future you have ahead of you. I so wish I could turn back the hands of time!!! I wanted to go to college to be a teacher, but thought I was "too much in love" and didn't want to leave him. DUMB! DUMB! DUMB! I always encourage everyone to do all the things you want to do before you get married. I was never able to afford to go after I got married.

[Daisynkodimom]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I have a mild form of ADD. I was not put on meds until I was in college. But I talked with my dr. and explained to him how I really needed to do well in college because I wanted to go to law school and I also wanted to do well in law school, but I was having a hard time concentrating in class and I had a hard time staying awake in class and a hard time staying awake to study at night. He put me on Adderall and it did wonders. I am applying to law school now, and I am not worried about being able to concentrate. I was on Concerta when I was first diagnosed, but it upset my tummy, so he switched me to Adderall.

yes I feel like I too may have add but never have been seen by a dr. I wish i had the (H) maybe i could get some weight off LOL well Off to ZZZZZZZZ land for me now I may not be back on till tuesday. Lots of work