Hello

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Hello,

First of all I am a newbie...

I have a young son, who is 5, whom I believe has ADHD & he is currently in

the beginning stages of being diagnosed by the school's psychologist.

The more I read, I also feel that I as an adult woman I have ADHD (or ADD).

I remember always being " hyper " when I was young and I have many of the

adult " symptoms " . My mom also just told me that a doctor prescribed

medication (not sure what was out then), but my mom didn't keep up with

giving it to me as she hated to " medicate " me. I spoke to my psychologist

today about it & have an appt. on Monday to see my family doctor about

possibly being diagnosed.

Anyway, about my son... We are seeing his pediatrician on Tuesday for his 5

year checkup & shots for Kindergarten. I want to talk to his pediatrician

also about my son having possible allergy problems (frequently is " sniffing

) & also about his ADHD issue and the fact that the school is Going to

access him. I really do think he has ADHD though. I am not sure what his

pediatrician's view is going to be. I don't know if she (the pediatrician)

will want to start him on medication now or wait to see what the school

psychologist says. If the pediatrician does want to put my son on

medication now or at some point in the near future, what medication is

generally used for 5 year old boys with ADHD? I know some medications are

for older children.

I am just trying to figure this all out - for both my son's situation and my

own situation.

Thanks!

- Ohio