Yesterday was Jack's appointment with the developmental pediatrician. I swear, we are totally jinxed when it comes to these appointments! I had it in my head that our appt. was at 3:30 so I figured we'd leave at 3 to be safe (takes about 15 minutes to get there). Well, at 20 to I checked the calendar and the appt was for 3:00! :doh: And of course there's usually no traffic at that time, but as soon as we got on the highway, it was backed up! Major accident! I called and let them know we were on the way but we got there at 3:30. Luckily, her appt. before us got there early and the appt. after us cancelled! So she was able to spend the time with us going over all the rating scales and everything. Bottom line, we both feel that AD/HD is not the underlying problem with Jack. It all points to Oppositional Defiant Disorder, with spectrum issues (though mild) and anxiety. So meds can be tricky. We decided to try a non-stimulant (Strattera), since my concerns were anxiety and loss of appetite and sleep (since Jack already has a poor appetite and NO sleep issues whatsoever). Strattera's side effects are fatigue and G.I issues, which should work themselves out in about a month. Although school is almost out, Jack will be going to camp & I figured we can get the meds worked out over the summer so by the time school starts, we should have it right.

Of course, Keith did not come and he didn't even ask about the appointment so I'm keeping mum about it for now. It sucks because I'm prety anxious myself about putting Jack on meds, but I feel this is our last resort. I'm getting the prescription filled today and starting Jack on it tomorrow. I'm not going to tell the school yet. We should see something before 2 weeks time, so I want to see if the teacher sees a difference. Please continue to keep Jack in your prayers. Hopefully this will work.

I really hope this helps Jack!

Amanda

I'm glad the appointment went well and hopefully the med will help him.

Oh Connie :bighug: I hope the meds work with Jack.

I hope the meds help. :hug99:

Hope this works well for Jack!

I really hope that the medication will help him out. I'm glad to hear that you had some good time to discuss everything with the pedi.

~ Melissa

:hug99: I know it is hard to make that decision. :nod: I put it off a long time but now wish I had tried it earlier because it has helped him so much. (Saxon is taking 3 ml of prozac for anxiety that was stopping him from participating at school) If it doesn't help then you can just stop the meds. Good luck!

Connie, I hope that this helps Jack!! :crossfing As a former teacher, I just want to say I think you've got the right idea starting the meds in the summer so that hopefully it will all be worked out and he'll have a smooth start to the year. Rocky starts can sometimes take a while to smooth over!

Wishing you and Jack the best of luck! Keep us posted!!

I hope it helps :hug99:

And this is for Keith :colfish: :disbelief

I agree with Clare! :nod:

:hug99: to you both and :crossfing everything works out well.

Connie, I hope that the meds help Jack. :hug99: