Guest guest Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 medication....we have had him off since April.... Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable...I feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.....UGH! Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am on constant edge awaiting his next move............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 So sorry to hear about your rough day!!! I totally understand this, and could see my 8 year old son acting the same way!!! I did try my son on Concerta a year or so ago, and it really seemed to help him. I did have to take him off it due to facial tics though He kept asking for me to give it back to him. He felt he could control himself better on it.....and I could definitely see a difference. I think any med will take some time to get used to, so don't give up just yet. I assume he is on the lowest dose? Is he taking anything else with it?I tried many different meds back with the Concerta, but gave up after all the side effects. We are going back to the doc on Wed. to try again. I know I probably didn't give things the best shot after the facial tics started. They have never gone away, and have been really bad lately, so I am not going to let that hold me back now. I just spent a week on vacation with my son, my boyfriend, and his son. After seeing how my son is around my boyfriend's son.....I am really worried about him at school this year. Last year he spent pretty much all day isolated from his peers, as he cannot control his mouth or keep from touching and hitting. I worry as he gets older the kids are going to pick on him more and more and he needs me to help him with this. I think the same for your son.....if we don't help them now, it will only get worse!! You are doing the right thing, don't feel guilty (and please tell me this in a few days when I am feeling guilty, lol)........I know that is so much easier said than done!Aug 8, 2010 10:02:35 PM, wrote:>> medication....we have had him off since April....>Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. > It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and >she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today >he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he >missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to >go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see >him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode >it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the >extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable...I >feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. > He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids >he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. > Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.....UGH! > Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made >him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven >meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate >meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am >on constant edge awaiting his next move............>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am worried about the ticks and hand shaking. There was one med that made him sleep intuniv has anyone tried this one for a period of time, my son slept alot and ate more. I am worried about the concerta, he is hand shaking more and I do not want that for him. He is already outcasted at school...ugh >> medication....we have had him off since April....>Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. > It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and >she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today >he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he >missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to >go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see >him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode >it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the >extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable...I >feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. > He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids >he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. > Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.....UGH! > Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made >him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven >meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate >meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am >on constant edge awaiting his next move............>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 When my son was that age he acted the same way. I think we tried him on all the types of meds available to us at that time. Is your son on any SSRI's this may also help with his mood and anger/anxiety levels. My son who is now 17 1/2 just last year in his jr. yr would isolate himself from his classmates by taking his desk and sitting out in the hall to do his work because he couldn't stand the noise the other kids were making. He is now taking Vyvanse & Abilify this combo seems to be working well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Vyvanse was a wonderful drug but gave hi stomach troubles Really bad and would not eat From: anita wagner <nitawagner@...>Subject: Re: ( ) yet another trying day... Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 12:51 AM When my son was that age he acted the same way. I think we tried him on all the types of meds available to us at that time. Is your son on any SSRI's this may also help with his mood and anger/anxiety levels. My son who is now 17 1/2 just last year in his jr. yr would isolate himself from his classmates by taking his desk and sitting out in the hall to do his work because he couldn't stand the noise the other kids were making. He is now taking Vyvanse & Abilify this combo seems to be working well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Are you the person who is in Ohio? If so, I know a few doctor names and you could maybe try one and get someone who was good with meds anyway? Roxanna Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. ( ) yet another trying day... medication....we have had him off since April.... Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable...I feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.....UGH! Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am on constant edge awaiting his next move............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Yes, we are going to Dr. Stern I am told he is good along with Dr. Semen....we will see, I would love some names of Drs familiar with AS From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...>Subject: Re: ( ) yet another trying day... Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 1:17 PM Are you the person who is in Ohio? If so, I know a few doctor names and you could maybe try one and get someone who was good with meds anyway? RoxannaWhenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. ( ) yet another trying day... medication....we have had him off since April....Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable...I feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.....UGH! Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am on constant edge awaiting his next move............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Tammy where at in Ohio? I am new here to the group but we are in the NW Ohio area. We are currently using the Harbor Behavioral or Childrens Safe Harbor. My dd is 9 with ADHD and less Asperger's Syndrome, behavioral issues and vision issues. Just now going through the Psychological testing this month so will have a better idea exactly more in depth after that is done. was given Concerta also to start her off that was in 2008 and we took her off as it didn't help with the issues that were the behavioral not the focus as that was fine on or off but less distracted if anything. I am wishing I didn't take her off tho as her issues have gotten worse since then. We now are waiting on another med appt. for her to get back on as now having mood issues to deal with and I just found out that bipolar runs in the family which I didn't know. Sharon From: Tammy <tvau37@...> Sent: Tue, August 10, 2010 9:43:15 PMSubject: Re: ( ) yet another trying day... Yes, we are going to Dr. Stern I am told he is good along with Dr. Semen....we will see, I would love some names of Drs familiar with AS From: Roxanna <MadIdeasaol (DOT) com>Subject: Re: ( ) yet another trying day... Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 1:17 PM Are you the person who is in Ohio? If so, I know a few doctor names and you could maybe try one and get someone who was good with meds anyway? RoxannaWhenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. ( ) yet another trying day... medication.. ..we have had him off since April....Tried him on Concerta..started yesterday, he was sick and off in la la land. It was out of his system around 4pm and back to hitting his sister he is 11 and she is 6. He makes up stories and I never know if he is telling the truth. Today he had a fit over a juice box a neighbor gave all the kids, little kids, and he missed out. He was running around repeating why didn't I get one I am going to go get one. I was so trying to control him and scared all the others would see him. He ran right out of his shoe. I took it in and he jumped on his bike rode it with one shoe. Then came in...I am used to the fits but everything was to the extream today. Then I second guess myself on giving him meds. He is just so unpredictable. ..I feel so sad for him because my daughter can just go and play with kids and he cant. He does not know how to act around them and they are younger than him. Older kids he just will stare and stare and stare. He got hit before for doing it on the bus. Kids just dont understand and life is so hard for him he is clueless.... .UGH! Should I give this med a few more days????? The one that helped him he said made him feel drunk the other ones make him sleep and sick. He has tried over eleven meds in the last four years. Can he just be one of the kids who cannot tollerate meds. Will he ever get a break in this world. Or will I ever get a break I am on constant edge awaiting his next move........ .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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