Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hi, I have a 8yr old son.. who has Down Syndrome and autism. He is getting beyond my control, sadly this is the case. He is a head banger and screamer. We do have a appt to have a MRI set up due to the possible effect he has had a stroke or possible seizures. This is ruled out most likely he has JRA(Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis). We had him on Reg Focalin 5mg(3xday) and Risperdal 1mg(morning) and 3mg at night. Within 9-10 starting this, he started having balance issues, and seizure like activity. We cut both meds and they tried to start him on Geodon and the Daytrana Patch.. Sadly.. he DID not eat for 2 days.. and the patch caused a major Sunburn on the hip. We see a Psychiatry in Columbus GA.... I am LOOKING and SEEKING for another one.. or someone THAT can help US... I am willing to drive... we have GA medicade. Thanks for ANY HELP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hi, ! Boy have you got your hands full! I have an autistic 3 yr old, but luckily he is a very mellow kid. My suggestion to you would be to visit a DAN! dr. Not sure how familiar you are with the DAN! protocol- but they are a group of drs who believe in the chemistry of autism. There are a few in Atlanta. Our son's dr is in FL, but she recently started traveling to Cumming, GA once a week to see patients there. Her name is Buckley. Her office phone number is 904-543-1288. She usually does not have that long of a waiting list, unlike others. I think that would be your best bet. Good luck and let me know if I can help further. > > Hi, I have a 8yr old son.. who has Down Syndrome and autism. He is getting beyond my control, sadly this is the case. He is a head banger and screamer. We do have a appt to have a MRI set up due to the possible effect he has had a stroke or possible seizures. This is ruled out most likely he has JRA(Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis). We had him on Reg Focalin 5mg(3xday) and Risperdal 1mg(morning) and 3mg at night. Within 9-10 starting this, he started having balance issues, and seizure like activity. We cut both meds and they tried to start him on Geodon and the Daytrana Patch.. Sadly.. he DID not eat for 2 days.. and the patch caused a major Sunburn on the hip. > > We see a Psychiatry in Columbus GA.... I am LOOKING and SEEKING for another one.. or someone THAT can help US... I am willing to drive... we have GA medicade. > > Thanks for ANY HELP... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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