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3 Jun 2008 @ 10:56 AM
mmc722 Join Date: Tue 3rd Jun 2008
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Both of My Boys Were Just Diagnosed

Both of my boys were just diagnosed with ADHD. My 8 year old has been on Strattera since 4/12/08. He is doing better in school but I am still having issues at home. He wants his way, he likes to be the boss, and has tantrums. My other son is 9 and he was diagnosed on 5/28/08 but he also was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder(ODD). He has been taking Concerta since 5/31/08. He says he is really dizzy, headaches, stomach aches and his chest hurts a little. Is this normal? How long do these symptoms last? He also has a tendency to lie because of the ODD so I am not sure what to believe. I am so confused and need any advice on how to raise two ADHD children.

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3 Jun 2008 @ 1:40 PM Reply # 1
Anni Join Date: Thu 25th Oct 2007
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Welcome to the ADDitude forums - I know our great community of parents will have a lot of helpful advice and input for you as you face the challenge of raising TWO boys with ADHD. Since you're new here, I thought you might benefit from a few of ADDitude's best articles about ODD, treating ADD in kids and more...

Making Peace with Your Defiant Child: Discipline & ODD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/879.html

Strattera: What You Need to Know: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_expert/1245.html

Questions About Concerta: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_expert/1266.html

Top 10 Questions about ADHD Medications... Answered!: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1592.html

ADHD Medications: Say No to Side Effects: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/957.html

ADHD Medications 101: Stimulant Strategies: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/718.html

Problems with Lying: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_parenting_expert/1394.html

I hope these help, and that our other forum users chip in with advice from their experiences. Good luck!

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3 Jun 2008 @ 4:27 PM Reply # 2
mmc722 Join Date: Tue 3rd Jun 2008
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Both of My Boys Were Just Diagnosed

Thank you for the links. They are very helpful and full of a lot of information. I appreciate that very much.

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