Wow! I can so relate to everything you said! My ADD son is 9, and currently on 40 mg of Vyvanse. He has 2 older sisters, 16 and 12 1/2, who are constantly at odds with him. I think they know in their heart, that he can't help alot of his behaviors, but he still continues to get on their nerves. I wish I had some great advice, but I don't. I'm always telling them to just try to ignore whatever he is doing to annoy them. The running late part is SO frustrating! We are always out in the car, honking the horn, waiting for my son to come on! As far as the appetite goes, my son has some days where he doesn't seem to eat much at all, and others where he can't get enough. He is gaining weight slightly. I have been really trying to increase his protein. Tried hiding the powder in his milk, but he noticed, and wouldn't drink it! I am with you as far as tears and prayers. I am constantly second-guessing myself as to whether I am doing all I can for him.

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I can relate to how you feel also. My son is on 50 mg. of Vyvanse since June and has lost about 8 lbs. He's 9 years old and has lost his appetite also and has not improved. Dr. tells me not to worry about it, but he's a stick only weighing 54 lbs. He has a younger sister who is actually pretty understanding, but I'm probably the one who gets more frustrated with him not getting ready or doing things when they're required and then suffering the consequences with melt-downs. We are seeking counseling which helps in which they are inacting a reward system so when he's ready on time, etc. he gets a reward. For my son, the reward is a baseball card. If he's ready when we tell him, he gets a baseball card or two. This happens with only 1 reminder. Find something small that can serve as a reward like a baseball or Pokemon card and tell him that if he's ready when it's time to leave he can get this reward and if he earns it, be sure to lavish on the praise! I hope this works for you. It has with us.

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Thanks for your reply for my son! In the recent weeks, we have also had really bad mornings after trying to get him to eat. He is an only child, so no siblings to frustrate. However, we are frustrated just getting him out the door to school and praying he'll eat something!! I have tried making a small fruit smoothie with either milk or juice of some kind---in a blender with the frozen sweetened strawberries and half of a banana. The frozen strawberries also come unsweetened, but he likes it sweet. I have also tried frozen peaches, berries etc. I have him at least take a big gulp when he takes his medication, but I have been setting it in his bathroom to drink while he gets ready. It seems like we are spoiling him in some way, but they have to eat ! I just got some chocolate instant breakfast at the store, I will try that in the mornings also. He will drink something in the am because he is thirsty when he wakes up. Anyway, I was also looking at the best alarm clocks for ADHD. I might try the one that vibrates the mattress, it's around 19.99. There is also one called "clocky". It rolls around and makes R2D2 noises until they get up. I've seen one and it might work better for the younger kids, as it's kind of fun. It's more expensive, 50.00 or so, but may be worth everyone's sanity if it works. Ha! I don't know what the answer is to get these kids up and out the door, but I do agree---I'm going to pray about it for sure.

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I am new to this forum and to ADHD! My son is 9 and was dx with ADHD 1 year ago. He to was very small before meds- He currently weights 54 lbs and the pediatrician is concerned about his weight. We have be adjusting meds- Started on Daytrana (worked best) and now is back on it at 30mg. But we have tried Vyvanse and Strattera and both together and I still don't think we have it "right " yet! However, she added a pill at night that is used from toddlers to adults- it increases appettite. Cyprohetadine 4mg- It is also used with children that suffer with migraines. So far have not noticed that much of an improvement with appetitte.

My son has horrible mornings, gets quickly frustrated with feeling rushed and in turn takes it out on my 14 y/o daughter. I think he is very resentful towards her. You see my daughter is the complete opposite to him- straight A student, athletic- all of it! When he gets mad that is one of the first things he says. My husband and I praise him all of the time no matter how poor of the grade etc. I just am very concerned about their relationship! Often my son takes his frustation out on me as well- yelling, screaming, throwing fits, occass I think if thought he could get away with it he would try to hit me- and I have to stay on him about hitting sis.

All and all this is a very heartbreaking and frustating problem! I love my pediatrician but I feel we have to get more aggressive in getting him the proper help. I am planning on getting him the IEP testing but thought I should wait until his meds were somewhat right but he is falling behind in class. I am trying to locate a specialist that deals with children ADD/ADHD.

Justt know you are not alone!

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