Comments on: My son has ADHD and SID. Does anyone have any advice in dealing with a Hyper child. Does Ritilin Work? http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work Helping you fight your ADHD Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:25:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: dnmhbk http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-143 dnmhbk Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:57:42 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-143 each child is different, my 9 1/2 yr old step daughter just got taken off ritalin after being on it for about 3/4 of a year, didnt seem to really help her get to a "normal kid mode" Unfortunately all you can do is trial and error until you find a med that works with him! each child is different, my 9 1/2 yr old step daughter just got taken off ritalin after being on it for about 3/4 of a year, didnt seem to really help her get to a “normal kid mode”
Unfortunately all you can do is trial and error until you find a med that works with him!

]]> By: browneyedgirl http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-142 browneyedgirl Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:57:27 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-142 I have two sons with ADHD and both take Ritalin. It works very well for them and we have not seen any negative side effects. I don't know enough about SID to comment much further, but I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about all the medicinal options as well as therapy to help you and your wife to cope. Good luck! I have two sons with ADHD and both take Ritalin. It works very well for them and we have not seen any negative side effects. I don’t know enough about SID to comment much further, but I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about all the medicinal options as well as therapy to help you and your wife to cope. Good luck!

]]> By: Joshua J http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-141 Joshua J Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:26:16 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-141 My son has autism, all i know is that when it comes to doctors and autism, most don't know crap. I am in contact with many autistic parents and probably 90% of these said that their autistic child's pediatrician blew off the chances of autism all the way to the age of 3, even mine! So what i'm trying to get across is...when it comes to your child even doctors sometimes (even not meaning to do it) don't really care when it comes down to it. They THINK they are doing they're jobs efficiently, but if they overlook a serious diagnosis, hey no sweat off their backs. So yes, i agree with getting a second and third opinion. It may lead to a lot of wasted frustration down the road. You as the parent have to be the ultimate protection for your child. Do what you see works for your child and in my opinion wait to medicate unless there is no other choice. My son is so damn hyper kicking, hitting, and headbutting things and himself. It's soo hard, but I'm trying all other alternatives before going to medication. Good luck My son has autism, all i know is that when it comes to doctors and autism, most don’t know crap. I am in contact with many autistic parents and probably 90% of these said that their autistic child’s pediatrician blew off the chances of autism all the way to the age of 3, even mine!

So what i’m trying to get across is…when it comes to your child even doctors sometimes (even not meaning to do it) don’t really care when it comes down to it. They THINK they are doing they’re jobs efficiently, but if they overlook a serious diagnosis, hey no sweat off their backs.

So yes, i agree with getting a second and third opinion. It may lead to a lot of wasted frustration down the road.

You as the parent have to be the ultimate protection for your child. Do what you see works for your child and in my opinion wait to medicate unless there is no other choice.

My son is so damn hyper kicking, hitting, and headbutting things and himself. It’s soo hard, but I’m trying all other alternatives before going to medication.

Good luck

]]> By: scarycatwomen http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-140 scarycatwomen Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:19:34 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-140 i wana put mine on it but hes 2 i wana put mine on it but hes 2

]]> By: Sarah http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-139 Sarah Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:22:02 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-139 ritilin isn't a good drug at all. My brother was on it when he was little. My parents say it made him funny like he wouldn't talk and he would stare at things for long periods of time. My parents gave him coffee and that is about all that they could find to calm him down. Coffee didn't stunt his growth any he is now 6ft. ritilin isn’t a good drug at all. My brother was on it when he was little. My parents say it made him funny like he wouldn’t talk and he would stare at things for long periods of time. My parents gave him coffee and that is about all that they could find to calm him down. Coffee didn’t stunt his growth any he is now 6ft.

]]> By: orangenyellow_roses http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-138 orangenyellow_roses Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:47:53 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-138 I believe there is no such thing as ADHD. Just behavioral problems. Never put a kid on medication, there are so many other ways to modify his behavior. Do alot of reading and research on parenting and behavior modification. Make sure there isn't something else that's causing this behavior, like a divorce, or other change that's causing the child tremendous stress. Channel his energy into other more productive things every chance you get. My youngest bounces off the walls cause she's so hyper. I have her cleaning the house right now and washing the dishes!! She's 7. She loves all the good attention she gets after she cleans. I believe there is no such thing as ADHD. Just behavioral problems. Never put a kid on medication, there are so many other ways to modify his behavior. Do alot of reading and research on parenting and behavior modification. Make sure there isn’t something else that’s causing this behavior, like a divorce, or other change that’s causing the child tremendous stress. Channel his energy into other more productive things every chance you get. My youngest bounces off the walls cause she’s so hyper. I have her cleaning the house right now and washing the dishes!! She’s 7. She loves all the good attention she gets after she cleans.

]]> By: JAIMEE C http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-137 JAIMEE C Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:29:30 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-137 My son is 10 yrs old now and was diagnosed with ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome at the age of 6. We started him out on Ritalin -- and had no results whatsoever. We then tried Concerta, which seemed to last a lot longer with better results; however, it came to a point that it was no longer working, his Dr. wanted to give him 3 pills per day, which was too much for me, I thought. I took him to an ADHD specialist, who put him on the time-released Adderall -- which has worked miracles! We are now working on the tourettes syndrome. Has anyone dealt with hair pulling with their 10 yr old son or daughter with ADHD and/or Tourettes Syndrome. My son is 10 yrs old now and was diagnosed with ADHD and Tourettes Syndrome at the age of 6. We started him out on Ritalin — and had no results whatsoever. We then tried Concerta, which seemed to last a lot longer with better results; however, it came to a point that it was no longer working, his Dr. wanted to give him 3 pills per day, which was too much for me, I thought. I took him to an ADHD specialist, who put him on the time-released Adderall — which has worked miracles! We are now working on the tourettes syndrome. Has anyone dealt with hair pulling with their 10 yr old son or daughter with ADHD and/or Tourettes Syndrome.

]]> By: werehunter http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-136 werehunter Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:16:29 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-136 Ritalin is just another form of COCAINE. Nutrition is the answer. Ritalin is just another form of COCAINE.
Nutrition is the answer.

]]> By: victoria_s_dennis http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-135 victoria_s_dennis Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:12:29 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-135 My son has ADHD, and we've had mixed results with medications. We finally found Adderall, and it's honestly been a miracle drug for our son. Far from being a drugged out zombie (like people who don't believe ADHD is "real" will tell you the meds turn the kids), this medication has allowed my son to emerge from behind the curtain of the ADHD, and we're finally now seeing who he really is, when his illness is taken out of the picture for a while. It's very important to note that most of the medications for ADHD have not been tested on children younger than six. We do deal with the side effects - loss of appetite, insomnia - but overall, we are thrilled to death with the results. It's also really important that you have a support system. If you're not VERY comfortable with your son's pediatrician and/or psychologist, you need to change, and keep changing until you find the right "fit" for you and your son. I've realized that my son's pediatrician/psychologist (I was lucky enough to find one doctor that is both) is as much a support person for ME as he is for my son, and it sounds like you and your wife could use some support as well. The effects of the medications vary depending on the child, so I'd have to say that if your doctor thinks it's ok, try a medication and work with the doctor on the dosages - and if it isn't helping, try a different medication. The other thing that has really helped in our household is a huge level of structure. Our friends think we run our house like a military base in some ways (not a lot of yelling, but we have a definite schedule and definite routines that we don't vary from at ALL), but it's what works for our son. I also limit my son's intake of refined sugar (which he loves), and I feel like that has made a difference, but wouldn't swear to it. I wish you the best. Please feel free to e-mail me if you want. I'm pretty verbal on this subject, so if you want to talk, I'm happy to listen. I may not always have the best ideas, but in most cases with ADHD behaviors, I've "been there, done that" - so at least I'm good for some sympathy! Good luck! My son has ADHD, and we’ve had mixed results with medications. We finally found Adderall, and it’s honestly been a miracle drug for our son. Far from being a drugged out zombie (like people who don’t believe ADHD is “real” will tell you the meds turn the kids), this medication has allowed my son to emerge from behind the curtain of the ADHD, and we’re finally now seeing who he really is, when his illness is taken out of the picture for a while.

It’s very important to note that most of the medications for ADHD have not been tested on children younger than six. We do deal with the side effects - loss of appetite, insomnia - but overall, we are thrilled to death with the results.

It’s also really important that you have a support system. If you’re not VERY comfortable with your son’s pediatrician and/or psychologist, you need to change, and keep changing until you find the right “fit” for you and your son. I’ve realized that my son’s pediatrician/psychologist (I was lucky enough to find one doctor that is both) is as much a support person for ME as he is for my son, and it sounds like you and your wife could use some support as well.

The effects of the medications vary depending on the child, so I’d have to say that if your doctor thinks it’s ok, try a medication and work with the doctor on the dosages - and if it isn’t helping, try a different medication.

The other thing that has really helped in our household is a huge level of structure. Our friends think we run our house like a military base in some ways (not a lot of yelling, but we have a definite schedule and definite routines that we don’t vary from at ALL), but it’s what works for our son. I also limit my son’s intake of refined sugar (which he loves), and I feel like that has made a difference, but wouldn’t swear to it.

I wish you the best. Please feel free to e-mail me if you want. I’m pretty verbal on this subject, so if you want to talk, I’m happy to listen. I may not always have the best ideas, but in most cases with ADHD behaviors, I’ve “been there, done that” - so at least I’m good for some sympathy!

Good luck!

]]> By: Kristi A http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-134 Kristi A Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:41:33 +0000 http://adhdhelp.info/my-son-has-adhd-and-sid-does-anyone-have-any-advice-in-dealing-with-a-hyper-child-does-ritilin-work#comment-134 yeah give him lots of love and attention, one on one time that what they need. Give his hyper **** things to do is a start.You get used to him after a while. my son had adhd and all the doctors and teachers were telling me to medicate him , i refused!! i studied up on it and found some ways to cope with it.My son is very hyper and annoying also but he's 12 now and i've been dealing with this for a while i know how it is. There is life at the end of the tunnel. Oh yeah 4 year olds are always hyper reguardless and schools will diagnos this as adhd. Also if he's not talking well thats your fault. You need to work with him. With loving and encouraging parents any kid with any kind of disorder can conquer anything. Look at Stevie Wonder AND ALL THE OTHERS THAT HAVE SUCEEDED EVEN WHEN THE DOCTORS SAID THEY WOULDNT. Do your job and dont depend on medication and doctors to do it for you. yeah give him lots of love and attention, one on one time that what they need. Give his hyper **** things to do is a start.You get used to him after a while. my son had adhd and all the doctors and teachers were telling me to medicate him , i refused!! i studied up on it and found some ways to cope with it.My son is very hyper and annoying also but he’s 12 now and i’ve been dealing with this for a while i know how it is. There is life at the end of the tunnel. Oh yeah 4 year olds are always hyper reguardless and schools will diagnos this as adhd. Also if he’s not talking well thats your fault. You need to work with him. With loving and encouraging parents any kid with any kind of disorder can conquer anything. Look at Stevie Wonder AND ALL THE OTHERS THAT HAVE SUCEEDED EVEN WHEN THE DOCTORS SAID THEY WOULDNT. Do your job and dont depend on medication and doctors to do it for you.

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