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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is she on any medication? [/quote]

No. Hesitant to do so for many reasons. Worries it will suppress her appetite even more. She doesn’t experience hunger as it is and has fallen off the growth curve.

She also may have a heart condition that would be exacerbated by any stimulants.

She’s also still very young and hasn’t hit puberty yet, so I’m wary of putting anything in her system before she even hits her key growth stage. [/quote]

I am confused by this because while those are valid reasons for not giving her stimulants, stimulants aren’t what treats anxiety disorders.  Anxiety meds sometimes cause increased appetite and weight gain, but weight loss isn’t a concern.

Can you get a definitive answer on the heart disease?  That seems like a priority?[/quote]

Yes, we'll have to get her evaluated by a cardiologist to confirm.  It's not a serious thing - I have it as well, but it does have implications as to what kind of medication you can take, and whether she can participate in high level competitive sports. I have just been trying to keep from overwhelming her because she absolutely hates doctors, hospitals, and gets really upset by every medical visit.

And I'm open to the SSRI's for anxiety.  She exhibits adhd symptoms as well so I was speaking to that.[/quote]
They’re not necessarily as effective, but there are non stimulant medications for ADHD. Knowledge is power. Have her evaluated for ADHD. If she doesn’t have it, great, but if she does, there are steps you can take to help her. It takes a long time to get appointments for evaluations and then then time to build executive skills. Don’t delay.

And definitely start anxiety meds ASAP.[/quote]

Yes, we've already scheduled the private evaluation and requested the school evaluation.  Our plan is to wait for the evaluations and results to figure out our next steps. [/quote]

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