Worried about meds

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Hi,

I too was afraid of the medicines. My son has been on antifungals,

antivirals and an SSRI of one kind or another since he was four or for about

sixteen years. Fortunately in all the years we have been doing this, all of

's blood tests have been normal. We switch the meds every so often so

they continue to work and so the body doesn't build up a tolerance to the

medications. The reason Dr G requires regular blood tests is as a precaution

to ensure that our children's bodies are not harmed by any of the

medications they are taking.

In the beginning I was also worried about what the medicines would do long

term. That was when Dr. G asked me if my child had diabetes would I give

him insulin? Our kids are sick and until the big cure comes along, they

need these meds to make them healthy. The medications do not harm our

children, but not taking them can make their outcome not a good one.

When my son was diagnosed the doctor told me he would never be " normal " and

probably end up in an institution. is a sophomore at a California

University on a half-ride merit scholarship, studies Mechanical Engineering

and has a 3.8 GPA. drives, has a ton of friends, and does all the

things the doctors told me he would never do. He would not have made it

without the medical intervention.

I know this for a fact because when we moved into a new house some years ago

I forgot to refill his antivirals. I didn't think they did much anyway.

Within a few days, I saw a very autistic child I hadn't seen in years.

After starting the meds again, he returned to his normal state. I have lots

of info to share if you need help email me.

Marcia

P.S. Never share what you are doing medically with the teachers. They don't

need to know and that way you will get an unbiased opinion as to what is

happening in the classroom.