Re: Re: Question about new antivirals

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My son did trials on both Tennex and Effexor. The Tennex helped a little

bit with his attention and focus but after about a year on it, he developed

weird mood swings. Effexor wasn't a good fit for him but has helped

others. You might double-check with Dr. G's office about the 5 week wait.

Perhaps he wanted your son to start one of the meds and then wait 5 weeks

before starting the other instead of waiting 5 weeks and then starting both. I

recall Dr. G. only wanting to change one thing at a time typically so he

could see what happened with each.

Gaylen

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Thanks Gaylen for your email.

 

I did just email Dr. G about really needing to do something immediate for

Connor.  We can't wait 5 weeks ...His OCD is through the roof.  He has been

removed from his classroom because he is so disruptive.

 

I just had an emergency IEP yesterday and they are talking about moving him to a

severely handicapped school because none of the staff can control him..

 

This coming from kid that used to be just a bit quirky, sat through an inclusive

classroom, did his work without an aide, rode the school bus independently  - to

a 16 year old requiring a full 1:1 aide in both classroom and on the bus - being

sequested to a small classroom for just himself and his aides.

 

I cant beleive this is happening.

 

What is your son on now and are you seeing any good results?

 

Thank you!

 

Cherie

From: Googahly@... <Googahly@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Question about new antivirals

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 10:48 AM

My son did trials on both Tennex and Effexor. The Tennex helped a little

bit with his attention and focus but after about a year on it, he developed

weird mood swings. Effexor wasn't a good fit for him but has helped

others. You might double-check with Dr. G's office about the 5 week wait.

Perhaps he wanted your son to start one of the meds and then wait 5 weeks

before starting the other instead of waiting 5 weeks and then starting both.. I

recall Dr. G. only wanting to change one thing at a time typically so he

could see what happened with each.

Gaylen

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Hi

 

Thanks for your response.

 

I just wrote to Gaylyn about Connor as well -  I think you are right about

needing a different antiviral. I just emailed a report to Dr. G - we'll see what

he says...

 

We've been on Acyclovar for 5 months - so I dont think it's die off...

 

Was the antihypertensive drug  you used an SSRI? 

 

I'm just so frustrated that nothing works to even modestly improve my boys.  Not

one thing.

 

Thank you for the correspondance - I cannot tell you and everyone else how much

it helps me and whats left of my sanity!

 

Cherie

From: <jlhank80@...>

Subject: Re: Question about new antivirals

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 9:16 AM

I am so sorry, Cherie, that you have not seen any benefits, yet! I wonder if

your sons are on the right antiviral?

As for the Tenex, my daughter was on it and it an antihypertensive drug that is

used to increase blood flow to a specific part of the brain as to decrease

hyperactivity and improve attention. My daughter was on it and it made her tired

and did not help her because her issue was a different one: her allergies.

Unlike DAN treatments, in every drug is tested on each child one at a time,

so the doctor knows what works and what doesn't. Each child is their own

" control " so to speak.

HTH,