Anonymous wrote:The change in appetite is new. The ADHD meds are not. He has near syncope. His BMI is in the 17s. He should go to the pediatrician.

Yes, but he’s growing now, so the meds/appetite combo has changed. Talk to the ADHD prescriber about the change in appetite.

Anonymous wrote:DS is 5 foot 9 and in a growth spurt. He weighs in the 120s. He takes ADHD long acting med during the day that wears off about 3pm.

At that height, and such an emaciated weight, plus taking what is basically speed, what do you seriously expect to happen?
He needs to eat more and get his BP in line. It's probably low due to being so skinny. At his height he should be around 160 at least.

Anonymous wrote:thank you, that's helpful. Just went to the store and got him his favorite non-trash snacks. All of them. If he's not that hungry at meal times, maybe I can convince him to graze.

Get him SALTY snacks. It will help him hold onto water that he drinks.

Anonymous wrote:If the condition persists I would bring up syncope to your doc, one type is POTS. Another type is when you feels dizzy or faint after moving from a sitting or lying to standing position

What you’re describing is POTS.

He has POTS. Increase fluids, electrolytes, salt, compression, and have him change positions slowly.

The change in appetite is new. The ADHD meds are not. He has near syncope. His BMI is in the 17s. He should go to the pediatrician.

If the condition persists I would bring up syncope to your doc, one type is POTS. Another type is when you feels dizzy or faint after moving from a sitting or lying to standing position