Re: Re: Help finding a doctor to evaluate need for medication

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We found pycnogenol and Gaba to be extremely helpful with both hyperactivity and focus.

Also, some kids tend to be hyper and unfocused when they have pain, such as belly pain.

Regular and consistent exercise is also helpful.

Medication has a lot of unwanted side effects and does not treat the problem, if in fact it’s medical (see below email and what I wrote above).

From: celesteleo2725

Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:05 PM

To: sList

Subject: Re: Help finding a doctor to evalutate need for medication

Check for lithium levels and Vitamin D levels first. He may be deficient and they are very important for attention and focusing!>> > I have a 13 year old that was diagnosed with aspergers 4 years ago. We> are considering medication to help him stay focused in school. His> pediatrician has not favored this avenue. We now feel we need to see an> adolescent psychiatrist or nuerological psychiatrist for further> evaluation. We would appreciate recommendations from someone who has> gone this route. We live in Pompano Beach and don't know who to go to> for this evaluation.> > thanks>

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Where do you get them? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of austintandt@...Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 4:54 AMTo: sList Subject: Re: Re: Help finding a doctor to evaluate need for medication We found pycnogenol and Gaba to be extremely helpful with both hyperactivity and focus. Also, some kids tend to be hyper and unfocused when they have pain, such as belly pain. Regular and consistent exercise is also helpful. Medication has a lot of unwanted side effects and does not treat the problem, if in fact it’s medical (see below email and what I wrote above). From: celesteleo2725 Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:05 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Help finding a doctor to evalutate need for medication Check for lithium levels and Vitamin D levels first. He may be deficient and they are very important for attention and focusing!>> > I have a 13 year old that was diagnosed with aspergers 4 years ago. We> are considering medication to help him stay focused in school. His> pediatrician has not favored this avenue. We now feel we need to see an> adolescent psychiatrist or nuerological psychiatrist for further> evaluation. We would appreciate recommendations from someone who has> gone this route. We live in Pompano Beach and don't know who to go to> for this evaluation.> > thanks>

[Guest guest]

Pycnogenol can be purchased at Whole Food market and comes in several dosages. The ideal dosage is between 300 and 400 mg throughout the day. The Blue Bonnet brand name has dosages of 100 mg so taking 3-4 daily spread out is what we do for our son. It also helps with inflammation. GABA can also be purchased at Whole Foods, however may be mixed with other unwanted ingredients so read labels. It can also be purchased at Kirkman labs which has a website. Hope this helps!Sent from my iPhone

Where do you get them? From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of austintandt@...Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 4:54 AMTo: sList Subject: Re: Re: Help finding a doctor to evaluate need for medication We found pycnogenol and Gaba to be extremely helpful with both hyperactivity and focus. Also, some kids tend to be hyper and unfocused when they have pain, such as belly pain. Regular and consistent exercise is also helpful. Medication has a lot of unwanted side effects and does not treat the problem, if in fact it’s medical (see below email and what I wrote above). From: celesteleo2725 Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:05 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Help finding a doctor to evalutate need for medication Check for lithium levels and Vitamin D levels first. He may be deficient and they are very important for attention and focusing!>> > I have a 13 year old that was diagnosed with aspergers 4 years ago. We> are considering medication to help him stay focused in school. His> pediatrician has not favored this avenue. We now feel we need to see an> adolescent psychiatrist or nuerological psychiatrist for further> evaluation. We would appreciate recommendations from someone who has> gone this route. We live in Pompano Beach and don't know who to go to> for this evaluation.> > thanks>