Alternative Treatments for ADHD

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• Posted by Guertingirl - Mar 26 2008 @ 3:02 PM
  Alternative RX for ADHD
  I have had experience with all kinds of alternative RX for the treament of ADHD. My son was evaluated by his school in the 2nd grade. Upon the review of the results the school informed me that he was borderline of having ADHD and that he scored above average in all areas of his testing. He passed the second grade but was not as lucky in the 3rd grade. He failed many of his subjects and ultimately ended up repeating the 3rd grade again. During his 1st time in the 3rd grade I did extensive research on ADHD and some of the common other conditions that can cause symptoms. My son went to Vision therapy to correct a potential vision problem which can cuase an inability to focus, Chiropractors 2 times a week for 6 months because if the flow of energy through the body is obstructed it can cause symptons of ADHD, we went to hypnosis to help him to control his behavior and promote relaxation, We tried the Finegold diet which was recommended by his Dr. spending a small fortune on Organic specialty foods with no assistance. We tried homeopathic herbal supplements with no assistance, and things on the internet that claimed that it helped get rid of ADHD symptoms with natural ingredients. Nothing worked, my son was still having a very difficult time in school and was now going to repeat the third grade. I finally broke down and we tried adderall. OH MY GOD! Medication for ADHD was a savoir! I my son could have had an instant assistance to his problems in school in lieu of attending Appointment after appointment every day for 6 months with nothing helping. Oh I later found out after having he retested by a counselor that his original results were 100% positive for ADHD in all areas, there was absolutley nothing borderline. I could have had medical help for my child in the second grade if the school system had been honest in reporting the results. Long and short of the story is if your child has been diagnosed by a medical professional don't make them suffer while you play with "Alternative" treatements. Get them the help they need right away. It is the best for them and you!
• Posted by Happy girl - Mar 20 2008 @ 2:06 PM
  alternative treatments
  There has been no scientific peer reviewed studis based on the Feingold Program. There have only been studies that include parts of the program, there by missing key components. The studies that have been done have not tested the amount of artificial ingredients that the average child consumes in one day. Most products found in the typical grocery store have artificial ingredients in them. Anyone looking for more information can check out the american academy of pediatrics review of the lancet study. Lancet study http://fooddemocracy.wordpress.com/2007/10/03/study-shows-food-additives-may-make-kids-hyper/ American Academy of Pediatrics/ Developemental center at Children’s Hospital in Boston http://aapgrandrounds.aappublications.org/cgi/content/extract/19/2/17
• Posted by Happy girl - Mar 20 2008 @ 1:53 PM
  alternative treatments for ADHD
  I put my son on the feingold program before trying meds. Within two weeks he began sleeping, sitting still, focusing, and learning. His hyperactivity nearly went away. He began to look healthier in terms of weight and muscle tone. My brother thought we had medicated him. So I guess if you call that not working than you're right it's much better to prescribe a pill first!