Guest guest Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 One more question... Wondering if any of you feel it is important to regularly see a pediatric neurologist, and if so, why? We took my daughter to a neuro 2 years ago when she was dx ADHD, but he said she presented so " normally " that they would never find anything by doing further testing, (EEG, scans, etc.) Now that my daughter has developed OCD I am wondering if we should revisit the ped. neuro or if it would just be a waste of our time. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 We see a neurologist but that started because our son had a grand mal seizure. He was actually the one that diagnosed the OCD first. He has also diagnosed Tourettes, but that is not ever noticeable to us or others so it is very mild. The problem w/at least this neurologist is he does not think therapy is helpful and only meds are and does not believe diet is of any value, even though when we took corn and dyes out of our ds's diet his ocd improved dramatically. So we see the neurologist for the seizure stuff but still take ds to a therapist and still stick w/the diet that has proved helpful. I imagine not all neurologist are like that but it is something to to look at.............................Larkellen Estate and Garage Sales Facebook Page www.estateandgaragesales.biz ________________________________ To: Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:40 PM Subject: Seeing a neurologist... One more question... Wondering if any of you feel it is important to regularly see a pediatric neurologist, and if so, why? We took my daughter to a neuro 2 years ago when she was dx ADHD, but he said she presented so " normally " that they would never find anything by doing further testing, (EEG, scans, etc.) Now that my daughter has developed OCD I am wondering if we should revisit the ped. neuro or if it would just be a waste of our time. Any thoughts? ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm taking my 7-year-old son to a neurologist this Friday. So far, he's been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD using only a couple of tests and based on some of the behaviors he displayed during the appointments. I'm hoping the neurologist can give me reassurance regarding the diagnoses. He also has Sensory Integration Dysfunction, so I'm not sure which of his behaviors can be attributed to that. We tried meds briefly, but had such a bad experience with them (and the psychiatrist) that we took him off so that new doctors can see him with fresh eyes. Aside from hyperactivity and occasional rage, he actually seems like he's doing better without the meds. He does see a psychologist, but I'm not sure she's the best fit from an OCD perspective. I would also like to try dietary changes to see how that impacts him. Seeing a neurologist... One more question... Wondering if any of you feel it is important to regularly see a pediatric neurologist, and if so, why? We took my daughter to a neuro 2 years ago when she was dx ADHD, but he said she presented so " normally " that they would never find anything by doing further testing, (EEG, scans, etc.) Now that my daughter has developed OCD I am wondering if we should revisit the ped. neuro or if it would just be a waste of our time. Any thoughts? ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.( http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links .. IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hello,     I agree with your idea of looking into dietary issues with sensory processing dysfunction or sensory integration dysfunction.  My two sons had sensory issues and the diary gluten free diet definetly helped concentration and adding magnesium oxide also relaxed them. I attached some info on different sites for you to review.  To: Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:10 AM Subject: Re: Seeing a neurologist...  I'm taking my 7-year-old son to a neurologist this Friday. So far, he's been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD using only a couple of tests and based on some of the behaviors he displayed during the appointments. I'm hoping the neurologist can give me reassurance regarding the diagnoses. He also has Sensory Integration Dysfunction, so I'm not sure which of his behaviors can be attributed to that. We tried meds briefly, but had such a bad experience with them (and the psychiatrist) that we took him off so that new doctors can see him with fresh eyes. Aside from hyperactivity and occasional rage, he actually seems like he's doing better without the meds. He does see a psychologist, but I'm not sure she's the best fit from an OCD perspective. I would also like to try dietary changes to see how that impacts him. Seeing a neurologist... One more question... Wondering if any of you feel it is important to regularly see a pediatric neurologist, and if so, why? We took my daughter to a neuro 2 years ago when she was dx ADHD, but he said she presented so " normally " that they would never find anything by doing further testing, (EEG, scans, etc.) Now that my daughter has developed OCD I am wondering if we should revisit the ped. neuro or if it would just be a waste of our time. Any thoughts? ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.( http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our group and related groups are listed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links .. IOCDF treatment providers list may be viewed at http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugporta\ l . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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