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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our doctor was very clear that rewiring was much more likely with medication[/quote]

ours was also clear on this and that longer term outcomes are much much better for kids who were medicated early. she's very up on the studies and this is what the studies show. we were convinced that medication was the much more responsible choice. we medicated DC early on - around 2nd or 3rd grade - just as the ADHD was starting to impact his self esteem. we caught that in time. it is not a magic fix but it helped so much. with the meds, the strategies the teachers were trying to teach him worked. before then, they did not. it's like the meds primed his brain to be able to accept the strategies. he also has been much much calmer. we did have to work thorugh several meds and med combos due to side effects and even one allergic reaction. finally hit on a good regimen. highly recommend working with a psychiatrist not just a pediatrician.

and yes the meds did impact his appetite but we figured out how to work around this. eats a good breakfast, smaller lunch, good dinner and then snacks liberally in the evening. also often doesn't take meds on weekends and holidays and eats more. [/quote]

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