Re: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

[Guest guest]

I didn't post this and I haven't found a video, but found these articles:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2006/04/03/tonsillectom\

y_may_improve_sleep_adhd_for_some/

http://www.docguide.com/kids-behave-and-sleep-better-after-tonsillectomy-study-s\

hows

 

 

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From: and Marcia Hinds <hindssite@...>

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Sent: Wed, January 12, 2011 4:50:00 AM

Subject: sleep apnea, ADHD and tonsillectomy

 

Hi,

I saw a video somewhere about how getting a tonsillectomy helped alleviate

symptoms of ADHD. I think it was in a link in a message. If someone on

this list posted that could you please repost? I always wondered why 's

immune system (autism) improved so much after we had his tonsils and

adenoids out. He used to snore like a freight train and he must have had

sleep apnea.

Thanks,

Marcia

[Guest guest]

Hello Marcia and listmates,

Marcia I called you a while back to talk about my son Nikko.He also has the

weak immune system.Im intrested as to what symptoms were alleviated with the

tonsolectomy.My boy has the conjestion and the regular immune problems at least

once a month.He is now in a non public school and thriving except for the

monthly immune " illnesses " .He is aflected with adhd aspergers,and tourette

..Please let me know as your sucess is an inspiration to us all! Anecke

>

> Hi,

>

> I saw a video somewhere about how getting a tonsillectomy helped alleviate

> symptoms of ADHD. I think it was in a link in a message. If someone on

> this list posted that could you please repost? I always wondered why 's

> immune system (autism) improved so much after we had his tonsils and

> adenoids out. He used to snore like a freight train and he must have had

> sleep apnea.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Marcia

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Marcia, I read your post about removing tonsils and adenoids resulting in

improved symptoms of ADHD. I did not post the original message you mentioned

but I do have a story to share about my son's experience. First of all let me

say I worked in a big medical group in the department of Ophthalmology which was

next to and worked closely with the ENT department. Well this is where I heard

a lot about sleep apnea and sleep studies as I would often be called in to

interpret for non English speaking patients with the condition. My son had

severe snoring problems and asthma at the time. He always had focusing

problems and we had started testing for ADHD but never followed through or

received an official diagnosis. I ended up taking him in for a sleep study and

low and behold he was diagnosed with " severe obstructive sleep apnea " . Surgery

was scheduled and he had his tonsils and adenoids removed. The following year

he had amazing improvement in his STAR testing results (state testing for

California). He scored advanced in 2 out of 4 subjects with high percentages

98%! Prior to surgery my son had very low test scores. I know I have heard the

Ear Nose and Throat specialists say there are improved symptoms of ADHD as far

as focusing is improved, kids aren't tired because they are getting better

quality sleep. In our case it was a good experience and my guess would be that

likely had sleep apnea as well. It is very common and can lead to

hypertension and other problems in adulthood from what I understand. I would

hear my son snore from another room and that was when I decided it was time to

take him in. Im glad I did. His asthma and allergies have improved as well.

Lemus

>

> Hi,

>

> I saw a video somewhere about how getting a tonsillectomy helped alleviate

> symptoms of ADHD. I think it was in a link in a message. If someone on

> this list posted that could you please repost? I always wondered why 's

> immune system (autism) improved so much after we had his tonsils and

> adenoids out. He used to snore like a freight train and he must have had

> sleep apnea.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Marcia

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Marcia,

What was the medical reason that the doctor removed 's tonsills?

This is very interesting to me. Our son has been seeing Dr. G for almost

3years, started at 9 years old. He has been on Immunivir for 1 year and 4

months but, his nkcells etc. have seen little improvement. He still does not

sleep through the night. This could be a missing link for Noah. What does Dr.

Golberg think of this?? I am sending this through my mom's member id. Would it

be possible to email you personally?

Thank you,

>

> Hi,

>

> I saw a video somewhere about how getting a tonsillectomy helped alleviate

> symptoms of ADHD. I think it was in a link in a message. If someone on

> this list posted that could you please repost? I always wondered why 's

> immune system (autism) improved so much after we had his tonsils and

> adenoids out. He used to snore like a freight train and he must have had

> sleep apnea.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Marcia

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

and Anecke,

and I both had issues with strep. He had it a lot and whenever he got

it I would get it. He also snored like a freight train and it shook the

walls of the house it was so loud. That is a symptom of sleep apnea.

Sometimes the antibiotics didn't work and the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor we

went to said the tonsils and adenoids needed to come out to alleviate the

problem. I chickened out with my older daughter when she was seven and she

later needed to have them out at 22 which was a lot harder for her.

had the tonsils and adenoids out when he was about six and it was one

of the best things I ever did for him. Dr. G advised me not to do it. But

I went ahead anyway since strep was such a problem for us. He was much

healthier after that and I think his quality of sleep improved as well. I

don't remember about the ADHD type behavior because it was a long time ago

but I know he improved immensely after the surgery.

Hope that helps,

Marcia