Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 I have to agree totally with on this one. My son too is on a small dose and has positive results with no diagnosis of BP or schizophrenia, BUT he does have oppositional-defiant disorder. Tamra Re: Risperdal I would just like to point out that my daughter has had an amazing response to Risperdal, at a very tiny dose (0.25 mg.). She is much calmer, less likely to argue and get stuck on things, and it apparently augments her SSRI enough that it has helped her treatment resistant OCD. She is NOT bipolar at all, has absolutely none of the symptoms. I would have to strongly disagree with what your doctor said - I don't think a response to Risperdal indicates either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2003 Report Share Posted April 24, 2003 Our experience with Risperdal was horrendous-50 lbs. in 6 months-we had to get off and then it took a very long time to lose it-we're not there yet. Usually all the antidepressants cause some weight I have heard. Don't know if this would work for others or it is because my daughter is BP too but the mood stabilizer Trileptal took away almost all OCD symptoms with no side effects and even some appetite suppressant qualities, I think. Ellen mom to Eileen, 17yrs. BP, OCD/ODD tendencies- Trileptal 600mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2003 Report Share Posted April 25, 2003 Hi Donna,Please be careful with risperdal-I know it helps alot of kids,but my daughter gained over 30lbs,her period stopped and she started lactating!Pretty scary for a 13yo-she is now on prozac and geodon-a weight neutral ,non-typical anti-psychotic-with better results.Also straterra and neurontin.Good luck-Sue -- On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:06:16 Donna Stone wrote: >My daughter was put on Risperdal last week. I have heard that it can cause >extreme weight gain, although it is a very helpful medication. I would like >to know from those of you that have experiences with the Risperdal, the >likelihood of weight gain. My daughter is hesitant about taking it because >she fears she will gain a lot of weight. She is currently on prozac which >she has been on since last year, and hasn't appeared to gain weight from >that. > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus > > ____________________________________________________________ Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! http://login.mail.lycos.com/r/referral?aid=27005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2003 Report Share Posted April 25, 2003 Hi Donna, I always feel I should respond to posts like yours because my child has not had the weight-gain side effect from Risperdal, so there *are* kids out here who don't have this side effect. She *did* have a boost in appetite for about a week or so, but this effect petered out. It does make her sleepy so we give the whole dose at bedtime. Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: Donna Stone My daughter was put on Risperdal last week. I have heard that it can cause extreme weight gain, although it is a very helpful medication. I would like to know from those of you that have experiences with the Risperdal, the likelihood of weight gain. My daughter is hesitant about taking it because she fears she will gain a lot of weight. She is currently on prozac which she has been on since last year, and hasn't appeared to gain weight from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 My son started on the same dosage back in February and got it increased about two months later. He takes one in the morning and one at night. He turned seven at the end of June. This has made the bedtime ritual smoother and he is asleep within a few minutes of getting in bed. My son drinks a bottle (soy milk) so I got the oral type and give one dose first thing in morning (8 am ) and between 4-5 pm nightly. It has helped with his appetite, a year ago he was malnourished and many wanted a G tube for him because he was still in the 40 pound range, but now he has passed 50 in just a few months, probably about 53 pounds now and since his appetite expanded he has lost several teeth, it had been a year since the first tooth came out, his shoe size has jumped and he no longer is a size 4T, in fact he is wearing size 6. I got a Rx a year ago from our pediatrician for ensure plus, two cans a day was mixed into his soy milk container, plus he was severely anemic and we upped his iron from 2 to 3 times a day, no longer severely anemic either. His hemoglobin was like a 7 and now 10+. They had a consult with a hematologist a year ago when he was in hospital due to dehydration. He started PICA symptoms soon after the ensure plus, picking and scraping the wall, eating and pulling tree bark, dirt and stuff. I changed him to Nature Soy complete meal replacement, no casein, the PICA slowed down some with the Risperdal and no casein, but he is in a feeding clinic and they started him on yogurt and puddings. I am going to visit trader joes to get the soy yogurt and hope that helps. My son has autism is non verbal, adhd and sensory integration dysfunction. My eight year old I am sure is OCD and also has autism, he has the stuttering, eye blinking and many obsessions and rituals. I have a stack of books I have acquired I still need to read, but just switched him from an HMO to regular medical (CA) so he can go see a psychiatrist to get him on meds. My ex (kids father) is paranoid schizophrenic and was on risperdal for a time,he had a huge weight gain, now on something else, not sure, but I did not know that risperdal was also given to kids with OCD. I will be interested in learning what comes of the eye tic and the OCD while on Risperdal. Good luck, do you have oral dose, what type of foods does your daughter like, is she anemic, malnourished, has a G tube been mentioned for her? Last time we were in the hospital I spoke to a few mothers whose children had tubes and watched what it was like to get a sense of it since I was really worried, but the GI and pediatrician agreed with me that it was an extreme measure for my son at that point. Bonnie Sayers ============ Risperdal > I decided today I need to follow through with the dr's orders and I gave her the risperdal. She has a horrible eye blinking tic right now,and with her OCD ,she is just not doing good. > She is 7 years old and weighs 37 pounds,Shes very underweight. Her prescription is 0.25 mg. Is this a low dose??? > > Jennie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Bonnie, Is your son tired during the day? Lindsey was 7 June 4th. She has developmental delay,now mild hypotonia,ADHD and has global apraxia, her corrdination and speech are poor. She's very verbal but hard to understand alot of the time. The genetisist said she has russell silver syndrome,but I do not think she does. I give lindsey pediasure and nothing been mentioned about a G-tube. She doesnt eat much. She loves cereal,ice cream,raw ruhbarb, salad, hamburger,french fries,pizza. She wont eat poultry,seafood or meat except a hamburger. I'll let you know if the medicine helps! Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi jennie: Nope my son is not tired during the day. He slept better when he went to summer camp because it was a six hour day and he is only used to 4 hours at school. This will be the first year he will be at school full days, last year I took him home at Kindergarten time because of his eating. The OT from the feeding clinic has been to the school to show them how to get him to eat. His diet is basically bottles, chips, cheeze curls, yogurt, pudding, bacon, potato sticks, french fries. He gets two cans a day of the soy drink. Is the pediasure coming from an RX by the Pediatrician, how many cans a day does she take? Since she can take casein have you considered ensure plus. It has 355 calories a can and really helped my son gain needed weight. It would be great to have your daughter at 40 pounds by the time school starts. Have you seen a dietician, how often do you see the Pediatrician? It really helps financially to get the Rx for the drink supplement, and in light of her weight and disabilitites it should be no problem. Since my son gets SSI, both do, they are with a HMO, the reason I did not switch my 7 year old to regular medical is that I called the hospital pharmacy and asked about the Huggies Goodnites and the soy drink. Regular medical would not cover brand name diapers, so he stays with the HMO. I just had the diaper order increased to 5 cases a month from 4. I also get IHSS for my son, In home supportive services, where they pay me to care for him and offer protective supervision. What state are you in? I am in Los Angeles, CA. Bonnie ============= > Bonnie, > > Is your son tired during the day? > > Lindsey was 7 June 4th. She has developmental delay,now mild hypotonia,ADHD and has global apraxia, her corrdination and speech are poor. She's very verbal but hard to understand alot of the time. > > The genetisist said she has russell silver syndrome,but I do not think she does. I give lindsey pediasure and nothing been mentioned about a G-tube. She doesnt eat much. She loves cereal,ice cream,raw ruhbarb, salad, hamburger,french fries,pizza. She wont eat poultry,seafood or meat except a hamburger. > > I'll let you know if the medicine helps! > Jennie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 -Also when my son was really undeweight, technically they called it malnourished I joined two groups. I did searches on g tubes and joined a mailing list and then the feeding group on yahoo to learn what to do from others in the same situation. Many of the parents said that they added carnation instant breakfast to the kids milk to get them to gain weight. I actually drink one of them daily myself, but it has casein so not for my son. I would suggest going to the ensure website and also pediasure or drugstore and open two windows comparing the nutrients and calories for both items and consider either adding another can of pediasure a day or buying a six pack of the ensure plus and give it a shot. There is nothing to lose since she can tolerate the pediasure, plus it is cheaper. Check walgreens.com There is a way to order the ensure plus online, but if no Rx as of yet I would ask the Dr and then say you need two cases of 24 a month so that comes to I believe two cans a day. I did all the research ahead, called hospital pharmacy to make sure it was covered and how it came packaged and then went to Dr with the printouts of the nutrients and suggested this, she wrote the Rx with 6-12 refills and no problem. Bonnie ============ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 We live in Florida. She drinks 3 cans a day If I'm lucky. It is pretty expensive. We do not get SSI. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 My son was extremely underweight and wouldn't eat hardly anything, when he was much younger. I mixed Ovaltine with his milk...and I swear it kept him alive for 2 years. It has alot of vitamins and minerals...and he would drink that but reject any other kind of supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Do some comparison shopping online and see the difference between the ensure plus and the pediasure and check the calories. I know it was a dollar or two cheaper when I was researching. What about a prescription? I would get that ASAP. Bonnie ================== Re: Re: Risperdal > We live in Florida. > > She drinks 3 cans a day If I'm lucky. It is pretty expensive. > We do not get SSI. > > Jennie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 That would be great if we could get a prescription. The risperadol might start making her gain weight,hopefully.But will ask the pediatrition too for a presciption.. We don't see the pediatrition very often. She's a pretty healthy kid,just skinny,and lots of behavioral things. She was anemic as a baby but not anymore. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Jennie: Is the Pediatrician the one who gave the Rx for Risperdal? Is it to be taken twice a day? Therapists and teachers at school were all concerned a year ago about my son and he was six and in the low 40s. Medical professionals used the term malnourished, I would think with your daughter's weight being under 40 that it would be a medical issue to have her gain weight. People wanted me to put my son in the hospital to have him eat around the clock, others thought I was abusing him by not feeding him. I would just do some research to cover all bases, what grade is she in at school, when does it start>? Can you find a chart online that shows the percentile she is in for her height, age and weight? When was the last time she saw the Dr and what was her weight then? I would push to get the Rx this coming week, save you some money and just show your parental concern. In this day and age we need to do all to protect ourselves, and from what I have read Florida is not the greatest state. A nurse could write something in a file and file a complaint. The nurse called me in earlier this year about my son. Look into feeding clinics too. Sorry just want to make sure you do not go through what we did and also I am concerned at her low weight and the fact that no one has ever mentioned a g tube. Bonnie ========== -- In , " Jennie Lyon " <borngmama@s...> wrote: > That would be great if we could get a prescription. The risperadol might start making her gain weight,hopefully.But will ask the pediatrition too for a presciption.. We don't see the pediatrition very often. She's a pretty healthy kid,just skinny,and lots of behavioral things. She was anemic as a baby but not anymore. > > Jennie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi bonnie-never can tell what lists people show up on. My son stsarted on Resperdal 4 years ago & gsined 16 1/2 pouinds in the first 3 weeks. we then added in ritalin (which had done nothing to help him in school-but had killed his appitite) well he stopped gaining, but couldn't loose it. went from Extra slims to husky's in 3 weeks. This spring the ritalin stopped working & he stsrted eating non-stop again---He allso takes Prozac by the way. So we gave up the ritalin & asdded adderall weight came off fast-he has grown 3 " since may & looks much better. I think it is working, but we need to up the prozac-hormones, growth-I hate these teen years. Joy > > >> >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Yes, It is a low dose-That is where we stsrted-X2 a day Niow do ..50 X2 a day. Weight gain stsrted with in a few days. josh would come home in the afternoon & stand in the kitchen eating 1 thing after the other non-stop. good Luck-Joy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks Bonnie, The psychiatrist put her on Risperdal, we see him every 2 months. Her last appointment she was 36 pounds.And I think she's 45 1/2 inches. She is less then the 3rd percentile for her weight and 10 for her height. She has fallen downwards in both areas. I have always worried about her weight but her pediatrition hasnt made a big deal about it. Lindsey is supose to take one pill in the evenings. School starts today!!! I need to get little ms priss up. She will probably be eye blinking even more horribly this morning.and of course she has her routine soon as she wakes up.she has to check all our doors and lights. How long before the risperdsol usually works? Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hi Jennie, this is a low dose of Risperdal and my daughter 9 has been on it for a few years now. It was added to her SSRI when she began a vicious blinking tic that really bothered her. This tic was much reduced within a couple-three days of starting Risperdal. She has taken .25mg as sort of a maintenance dose, raised anywhere up to 1mg when tics have been severe. That is one nice thing about this med, unlike the SSRIs which take several weeks to show full effect, you know within a few days if Risperdal will be helpful for ticcing. Take care, Kathy R. in Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennie Lyon I decided today I need to follow through with the dr's orders and I gave her the risperdal. She has a horrible eye blinking tic right now,and with her OCD ,she is just not doing good. She is 7 years old and weighs 37 pounds,Shes very underweight. Her prescription is 0.25 mg. Is this a low dose??? Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks for that. I truly needed it! I feel so alone and I truly appreciate these forums of parents who understand! Much peace and blessings to you and ALLpkuenstler@... wrote: , bless your heart. We all understand. You will survive and be stronger for it. We have all been there. Pat K**************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 , First let me encourage you that things do get better, believe it or not. My daughter Zoe has shaken baby syndrome, autism spectem disorder, fetal alcohal effects and adhd of combined type.....just got the last 3 last week...so not sure what all of it means. My daughter from before age 2 became very aggressive and just as you describe your child. Finally at age 2 they did put her on respirdol and it does help. It does take time to work. The body and the brain have to adjust to the new meds. Give it time. My daughter has been on numurous meds always included respirdol. A few times they took her off of it only to have seen what she is really like on it, it helps her. Keep looking for help, never give up. contact all of your agencies in your area to see about respite care. That is a God send. Also find friends and family that are willing to take child even just a couple of hours a week. That will help also. We are all here for you, keep your chin up. bettyRJ wrote: Hello, I am new to group and rarely post. My 5 year old Son dx with ASD at 2 1/2. Started out to be a very calm and loving little boy. He is still very very loving... but his behaviors at home have gone to the EXTREME. He spends ALL of the time -- from time he gets home from school to bedtime... trying to get into the cabinets, oven, freezer, frig... etc. I have actually slipped up and not closed the freezer part of frig ( i have to tape it-- only things that works) and he gets inside and closes door. Anyway, saw Child Psy on last week. My son absolutely showed him his BEST -- non stop runnning around room, throwing everything in site, lights on and off, trying to break toys.. etc.. He prescribed Risperdal M Tablet .5 MG and I started him on Sat.. didnt see ANY change -- possibly as Dr. said may or may not work for him, may or may not take awhile to take affect.. etc.. will see him end of week.. I am about to drop---- I am mentally and physically exhausted. terribly unhappy and not sure what to do next. Divorced from his father, who used to see him daily even after divorce but now I have to force him to come take him and my other child who is 4 and exhibiting behaviors I am not sure of... I just dont knw what to do AT ALL!!! anymore!!! Thanks for reading Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Hi , I am brand new to this group but I wanted to tell you that my heart goes out to you. I have been there too. My son took risperdal for aggression and it did help in his case. Take care, Risperdal Hello, I am new to group and rarely post. My 5 year old Son dx with ASD at 2 1/2. Started out to be a very calm and loving little boy. He is still very very loving... but his behaviors at home have gone to the EXTREME. He spends ALL of the time -- from time he gets home from school to bedtime... trying to get into the cabinets, oven, freezer, frig... etc. I have actually slipped up and not closed the freezer part of frig ( i have to tape it-- only things that works) and he gets inside and closes door. Anyway, saw Child Psy on last week. My son absolutely showed him his BEST -- non stop runnning around room, throwing everything in site, lights on and off, trying to break toys.. etc.. He prescribed Risperdal M Tablet .5 MG and I started him on Sat.. didnt see ANY change -- possibly as Dr. said may or may not work for him, may or may not take awhile to take affect.. etc.. will see him end of week.. I am about to drop---- I am mentally and physically exhausted. terribly unhappy and not sure what to do next. Divorced from his father, who used to see him daily even after divorce but now I have to force him to come take him and my other child who is 4 and exhibiting behaviors I am not sure of... I just dont knw what to do AT ALL!!! anymore!!! Thanks for reading Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Hi, I am new (couple of months) and rarely post also, but I wanted to respond. My daughter went from a calm, happy baby to an absolute wild child by age 3. She has Autism, Epilepsy, Scoliosis and recently discovered ADHD. We had to take curtains down from windows, pictures off of walls, lamps off of tables, etc., etc. She would climb the curtains, swing off the refridgerator door (standing on the door shelf and shoving off the cabinet). She would " stair step " the cabinet drawers and climb onto the counters and jump - you name it - she did it. This went on non-stop for hours and then she would drop and sleep for a while. This would be the time I would feel like a terrible mom because I got down on my knees and thanked God for the break. She is 15 now, and although we still have some VERY rough patches due to hormonal changes, things have greatly improved. We have used Risperdal for a long time - it did take a little while to help, but it has turned out to be the only drug that really has an effect on her. She FINALLY got some of her language back - it's not eloquent, but it IS functional. It DOES get better - hang in there and know there are lots of us out there with you. The other drug that has REALLY helped was Stratterra - a new addition with the ADHD diagnosis. That seems to have improved her focus and calmed her down even more. I agree - look for available help whereever you can get it - call every agency and stay on them until you get services or an application process started. We are all here for you. - Sorry I don't post a lot. Patty in Indiana Risperdal > Hello, > > I am new to group and rarely post. My 5 year old Son dx with ASD at 2 1/2. > Started out to be a very calm and loving little boy. He is still very > very loving... but his behaviors at home have gone to the EXTREME. He > spends ALL of the time -- from time he gets home from school to > bedtime... trying to get into the cabinets, oven, freezer, frig... etc. I > have actually slipped up and not closed the freezer part of frig ( i have > to tape it-- only things that works) and he gets inside and closes door. > > Anyway, saw Child Psy on last week. My son absolutely showed him his BEST > -- non stop runnning around room, throwing everything in site, lights > on and off, trying to break toys.. etc.. > > He prescribed Risperdal M Tablet .5 MG and I started him on Sat.. didnt see > ANY change -- possibly as Dr. said may or may not work for him, may or > may not take awhile to take affect.. etc.. will see him end of week.. I > am about to drop---- I am mentally and physically exhausted. terribly > unhappy and not sure what to do next. Divorced from his father, who used > to see him daily even after divorce but now I have to force him to come > take him and my other child who is 4 and exhibiting behaviors I am not > sure of... I just dont knw what to do AT ALL!!! anymore!!! > > Thanks for reading > > > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 , God Bless you, I know how exhausting raising a unique son can be. A suggestion is that you check with an occupational therapist to see what you can do to calm him down. There are so many things available today that were not available when my son was small, "he is now 12". Sometimes pushing or pulling things like a wagon with some heavy objects in it can help. Also, weighted vest, weighted lap pads, or a weighted blanket may help. I work as a parapro and "sometimes" the above mentioned things help. My son was also on Risperdol and is now on Abilify. The drug treatments are a whole other nightmare. Good luck to you and hang in there. Take advantage of the loving moments and always look for the good behaviors and small miracles that happen everyday. Jane -------------- Original message -------------- Hello, I am new to group and rarely post. My 5 year old Son dx with ASD at 2 1/2. Started out to be a very calm and loving little boy. He is still very very loving... but his behaviors at home have gone to the EXTREME. He spends ALL of the time -- from time he gets home from school to bedtime... trying to get into the cabinets, oven, freezer, frig... etc. I have actually slipped up and not closed the freezer part of frig ( i have to tape it-- only things that works) and he gets inside and closes door. Anyway, saw Child Psy on last week. My son absolutely showed him his BEST -- non stop runnning around room, throwing everything in site, lights on and off, trying to break toys.. etc.. He prescribed Risperdal M Tablet .5 MG and I started him on Sat.. didnt see ANY change -- possibly as Dr. said may or may not work for him, may or may not take awhile to take affect.. etc.. will see him end of week.. I am about to drop---- I am mentally and physically exhausted. terribly unhappy and not sure what to do next. Divorced from his father, who used to see him daily even after divorce but now I have to force him to come take him and my other child who is 4 and exhibiting behaviors I am not sure of... I just dont knw what to do AT ALL!!! anymore!!! Thanks for reading Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 > > , > > God Bless you, I know how exhausting raising a unique son can be. A suggestion is that you check with an occupational therapist to see what you can do to calm him down. There are so many things available today that were not available when my son was small, " he is now 12 " . Sometimes pushing or pulling things like a wagon with some heavy objects in it can help. Also, weighted vest, weighted lap pads, or a weighted blanket may help. I work as a parapro and " sometimes " the above mentioned things help. My son was also on Risperdol and is now on Abilify. The drug treatments are a whole other nightmare. Good luck to you and hang in there. Take advantage of the loving moments and always look for the good behaviors and small miracles that happen everyday. > > Jane > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: RJ rahimab_98@... > Hello, > > I am new to group and rarely post. My 5 year old Son dx with ASD at 2 1/2. Started out to be a very calm and loving little boy. He is still very very loving... but his behaviors at home have gone to the EXTREME. He spends ALL of the time -- from time he gets home from school to bedtime... trying to get into the cabinets, oven, freezer, frig... etc. I have actually slipped up and not closed the freezer part of frig ( i have to tape it-- only things that works) and he gets inside and closes door. > > Anyway, saw Child Psy on last week. My son absolutely showed him his BEST -- non stop runnning around room, throwing everything in site, lights on and off, trying to break toys.. etc.. > > He prescribed Risperdal M Tablet .5 MG and I started him on Sat.. didnt see ANY change -- possibly as Dr. said may or may not work for him, may or may not take awhile to take affect.. etc.. will see him end of week.. I am about to drop---- I am mentally and physically exhausted. terribly unhappy and not sure what to do next. Divorced from his father, who used to see him daily even after divorce but now I have to force him to come take him and my other child who is 4 and exhibiting behaviors I am not sure of... I just dont knw what to do AT ALL!!! anymore!!! > > Thanks for reading > > > > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Hey - my son is 4 yr old autistic too- he has been on Risperdal too- it took about 2 wks for us to see a change in his aggressive behaviors- it slowed him down a bit- but it increased his appetite!! He has gained weight to the extreme- he is 4 and wears size 8 pants !- He is on a combo of meds and together it helps- I know it is hard I have 4 children- and it is hard with his behavior at times- but with Risperdol and prozac and Ritalin- it has gotten alittle better-b but I hate the thought of all these meds- if we forget a day- we notice the change immediately-and we remeber why he takes them.- I wish you the best- you will have really bad days full of doubt= but then you will have a day that all you see from your son is hope! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 , This sounds just like what I went through with my son at that age. He is now 9 yo. Originally diagnosed with ASD moderate to severe (due to communication and social deficits) and very ADHD at 3 1/2 yo. I did everything possible with diet, behavior therapy, etc. but finally tried meds and it really helped. He has been on Adderral XR for 5 years -occasionally increasing dose to 30 mg. I know where you're at - going crazy with him climbing on and into everything, jumping off tall bookcases 30 times a day, not caring how many times you tell him to stop, making every effort to get out a door or window (and succeeding), unable to stop moving long enough to have a complete thought. It's rough, it's draining, but you can find others who are in a similar situation and 'trade time'. You just have to try and find them. This site is testimony to the fact that there are a lot of us out there and awareness and help is available more than ever before. Sounds like his continual sensory-seeking behavior is not being satisfied. Have you seen an occupational therapist yet? Sensory issues are commonly within their realm now. Mine used to find every small place to get into for the deep pressure contact that calmed him. He would lay behind you on the couch for the pressure and squeeze into small spaces beside the fridge or furniture. He liked to get in his Dad's armoire in a cubby space and close the door as a dark, quiet shutdown place. I also at that time got two beanbags and would sandwich him and lay on them until he wanted me off. Try to find a safe place for your son to routinely go when he needs to 'chill out'. That's all he might be looking for is dark, quiet, pressure to calm him and bring his senses into focus. I even made a hammock/sling that encompassed and swung my son in his room. He loved it and wore it out for three years. Sorry everyone for the long post, but this is the kind of stuff I went through, too. Please, , just don't give up on him. Today, after all the work, med, therapy, and school -Drae is 9 now and doing far better than at 4. They usually improve with age, as we all do. The Quiet Warriors Among Us, Shauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Risperdal works for us. Without it life was impossible. I was never happy with my son taking meds and took him off of them twice, the first time for six months, the second time for a year. It just made life literally impossible and he was so tormented that going back on meds was the only option. It isn't a magic wand but it stops Sonny being as aggressive as he could be and stabilises his mood in general - as he can quite quickly go from one extreme to the other. We are able to do many motre things on Risperdal than without it. Without it, most days we could not even go out of the front door. I always think that, most importantly, it has given HIM a better quality of life as well as me. Sertraline (an SSRi - I think its called something else in US) was introduced last year and this has improved things a bit more, in the way that it has reduced his OCD and we can now have a 'conversation' (of sorts) without him becoming upset. He tells me much more and speaks to me about his day when I ask - something he would never have done before. Best Wishes, xx Re: Risperdal Risperdal was better than Abilify for Karac, but there was a 30 lb. weight gain in two weeks time. It also made him eat compulsively. It did seem to work well in the beginning. Pat K**************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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