Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Dr. G might say to get a copy of a presentation video he did for a regional center that explains the whole protocol. Maybe if you got it (from Dr. G's office), you could show it to your husband and his family. Dr. G recently put my son on a very low dose of Tenex for ADD, and it's helping a lot. I don't think it has the side-effects of some of the other ADD meds, but I'm definitely not an expert. I know my son would not be doing as well as he is if it weren't for treating him for . Best of luck, and hope you feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Do you have an attorney or can you get one? I would simply tell them that if they aren't following the protocol you will get an attorney and force the issue. I'm sure Dr. G would give a letter stating medical necessity. I can say almost with certainty that Dr. G would *not* be happy about the risperdal but this is my assumption. I highly doubt he would approve. As for the Ritalin, I don't think he would approve probably of dosage. Can you call him and ask? You really need to be able to get it through to them that the only person hurting here is Cam. It's already tough dealing with separation/ divorce but if they can't even work with you to address medical needs, then it's only going to get worse. One person *can't* choose one protocol and the other choose another protocol. You can't do *and* traditional psychiatric medicine. You guys have to choose one and work together. Otherwise someone is going to have to fight for sole custody. Good luck. Cheryl On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:44 PM, friendsofcam wrote: > Any advice? The most frustrating thing for me in trying to follow > the protocol is that to do anything, I practically have to keep it > a secret. My seperated husband and his mother and father...pooh, > pooh everything I mention about autism as if I'm the stupidist thing > on earth. They don't want to bother with any medical protocol and > it's been a very big strain on my marriage and relationships with > them. > > It's one of the reasons I'm in no big hurry to get back together. > When my son was first diagnosed, my husband said, " That's the way > God wants him to be! There's nothing we can do about it! " But, I > quickly learned that he was mostly concerned about having to spend > money on medical bills, etc. I'm sorry...but, what a skin flint! > > Now here I am seperated and when my husband has my son, he doesn't > want to follow the protocol. I've been sick with a bad back and > rheumatic fever for two weeks. At which, time they have Cameron. He > was beginning to regress in school. They've taken him off his anti- > yeast meds...even though he was just on an anti-biotic for strep. > They called me twice all upset at how Crazy Cam was acting. And I > doubt he is getting an anti-viral. The school called them in about > meds and my husband has put Cameron on risperadol and ritalin. If > this will help him focus and he needs a little meds...fine. But, > how does DR. G feel about this? And I'm concerned that they > aren't treating the . Help!!!! I hate these battles! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Cheryl, I think you are right about sole custody. My husband wants to share custody. But, I just don't see that working out. > > > Any advice? The most frustrating thing for me in trying to follow > > the protocol is that to do anything, I practically have to keep it > > a secret. My seperated husband and his mother and father...pooh, > > pooh everything I mention about autism as if I'm the stupidist thing > > on earth. They don't want to bother with any medical protocol and > > it's been a very big strain on my marriage and relationships with > > them. > > > > It's one of the reasons I'm in no big hurry to get back together. > > When my son was first diagnosed, my husband said, " That's the way > > God wants him to be! There's nothing we can do about it! " But, I > > quickly learned that he was mostly concerned about having to spend > > money on medical bills, etc. I'm sorry...but, what a skin flint! > > > > Now here I am seperated and when my husband has my son, he doesn't > > want to follow the protocol. I've been sick with a bad back and > > rheumatic fever for two weeks. At which, time they have Cameron. He > > was beginning to regress in school. They've taken him off his anti- > > yeast meds...even though he was just on an anti-biotic for strep. > > They called me twice all upset at how Crazy Cam was acting. And I > > doubt he is getting an anti-viral. The school called them in about > > meds and my husband has put Cameron on risperadol and ritalin. If > > this will help him focus and he needs a little meds...fine. But, > > how does DR. G feel about this? And I'm concerned that they > > aren't treating the . Help!!!! I hate these battles! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I recently won in the divorce drama by asking for a court evaluation. It is called a 730 eval. What this does or at least can do is give you sole medical which is what I got. We were to share the children but as far as medical issues I got the last word. Doesn't mean they will comply with the protocol but you do have leverage if he doesn't. Expensive yes, about 6to7k. Dr. G did write a letter saying to not follow would be grounds that child protective services should be called. To start and stop made Mac throw up everyday and then my ex confessed in front of the psychiatrist. This is a hard one and I really have been there and feel for you. Re: Most Frustrating Part Cheryl, I think you are right about sole custody. My husband wants to share custody. But, I just don't see that working out. > > > Any advice? The most frustrating thing for me in trying to follow > > the protocol is that to do anything, I practically have to keep it > > a secret. My seperated husband and his mother and father...pooh, > > pooh everything I mention about autism as if I'm the stupidist thing > > on earth. They don't want to bother with any medical protocol and > > it's been a very big strain on my marriage and relationships with > > them. > > > > It's one of the reasons I'm in no big hurry to get back together. > > When my son was first diagnosed, my husband said, " That's the way > > God wants him to be! There's nothing we can do about it! " But, I > > quickly learned that he was mostly concerned about having to spend > > money on medical bills, etc. I'm sorry...but, what a skin flint! > > > > Now here I am seperated and when my husband has my son, he doesn't > > want to follow the protocol. I've been sick with a bad back and > > rheumatic fever for two weeks. At which, time they have Cameron. He > > was beginning to regress in school. They've taken him off his anti- > > yeast meds...even though he was just on an anti-biotic for strep. > > They called me twice all upset at how Crazy Cam was acting. And I > > doubt he is getting an anti-viral. The school called them in about > > meds and my husband has put Cameron on risperadol and ritalin. If > > this will help him focus and he needs a little meds...fine. But, > > how does DR. G feel about this? And I'm concerned that they > > aren't treating the . Help!!!! I hate these battles! > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Beta. http://advision.webevents./mailbeta/newmail_tools.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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