Guest guest Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thank you so much for posting this . My daughter is for all intents and purposes, anorexic. We tried Cyproheptadine to stimulate her appetite and it didn't work. I never heard of Marinol, but I am going to ask her doctor about it. She is 13 years old, 58 inches tall and only weighs 60lbs. > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > You just never know where the right solution will come from so I figured I'd put this out there to the list........ > > > > > > First, the good news.......my son is starting to take little baby steps (and I mean little!) with his progress at 's. He's still not able to participate in group therapy or any of the activities, but he's starting to open up more about his OCD to the psychiatrist. It's confusing for him and he really doesn't understand it, so it's difficult for him to articulate, but at least he's opening the door and giving them something to grab onto. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Sure thing, . I''m so sorry you are dealing with this!. So you know, Marinol actually has a derivative of Marijuana compounded into the medication, however it is a 100% FDA-approved prescription medication. Some doctors are still wary and won't prescribe it, which I think is silly, especially if it's a matter of helping a child who is suffering and other medications have not worked. We have our family phone meeting the morning so I'll be asking my son's psychiatrist if he'll approve trying Marinol. I'm praying he will be on board because I really think it's worth a shot. My son's MD here in town is 100% for it, so I will be telling the psychiatrist that when we speak. > Thank you so much for posting this . > > My daughter is for all intents and purposes, anorexic. We tried Cyproheptadine to stimulate her appetite and it didn't work. I never heard of Marinol, but I am going to ask her doctor about it. She is 13 years old, 58 inches tall and only weighs 60lbs. > > > > > > Thanks so much Chris. I agree with the more frequent meals, I think they are trying to do that and are offering him just about whatever he asks for if they have it. I can't recall if I posted this or not, but I was googling appetite stimulants and up popped Marinol. It is used for chemotherapy patients to help reduce nausea/vomiting and to increase appetite. Well it just so happens, that a gal on my Tourette's list has a daughter with VERY severe TS, my son's age. She tried every medication under the sun with little to no results and horrendous side effects.......until she tried Marinol! It has helped her a lot with her tics as well as reduction in anxiety. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Sure thing, . I''m so sorry you are dealing with this!. So you know, Marinol actually has a derivative of Marijuana compounded into the medication, however it is a 100% FDA-approved prescription medication. Some doctors are still wary and won't prescribe it, which I think is silly, especially if it's a matter of helping a child who is suffering and other medications have not worked. We have our family phone meeting the morning so I'll be asking my son's psychiatrist if he'll approve trying Marinol. I'm praying he will be on board because I really think it's worth a shot. My son's MD here in town is 100% for it, so I will be telling the psychiatrist that when we speak. > Thank you so much for posting this . > > My daughter is for all intents and purposes, anorexic. We tried Cyproheptadine to stimulate her appetite and it didn't work. I never heard of Marinol, but I am going to ask her doctor about it. She is 13 years old, 58 inches tall and only weighs 60lbs. > > > > > > Thanks so much Chris. I agree with the more frequent meals, I think they are trying to do that and are offering him just about whatever he asks for if they have it. I can't recall if I posted this or not, but I was googling appetite stimulants and up popped Marinol. It is used for chemotherapy patients to help reduce nausea/vomiting and to increase appetite. Well it just so happens, that a gal on my Tourette's list has a daughter with VERY severe TS, my son's age. She tried every medication under the sun with little to no results and horrendous side effects.......until she tried Marinol! It has helped her a lot with her tics as well as reduction in anxiety. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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