tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post1672303842840214264..comments2017-05-06T15:06:38.970-07:00Comments on Confessions of An Asperger's Mom: To Med or Not to Med -That is the Question (Redeuax)Karen Wesley Writeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02337598132381046024noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-28783306884822801312010-10-19T19:44:04.956-07:002010-10-19T19:44:04.956-07:00I started from the top and am working my way down....I started from the top and am working my way down... I realize that my 4 year old is very similar to your Blue... He even has the same fear of storms, and after the spring went for period where he wouldn't leave the house in the afternoons... I feel your pain... One of my greatest fears is that he will one day become too afraid to leave the house. Of course I shouldn't worry this far in advance, but there you go... I try to make him face his fears in small doses and use lots of explaining and rationalizing to try to help him. But I know that he may need medication one day just as your son does. I do hope you find some help... It sounds like you are doing an amazing job... elliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-1021537708544608992010-10-06T08:27:29.708-07:002010-10-06T08:27:29.708-07:00Thank you for your comment Kerri. I am encouraged...Thank you for your comment Kerri. I am encouraged by your story. I may look into the Neurologist option.Karen Wesley Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337598132381046024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-75808028151350045842010-10-06T07:05:14.901-07:002010-10-06T07:05:14.901-07:00We have a 7 year old son with Aspergers. Without ...We have a 7 year old son with Aspergers. Without medication, he is unable to function at school at all. Prior to medication, we finally came to a realization that we were doing more harm than good by not allowing him the opportunity to function as well as he is able in this life.<br /><br />One of the things we did was switch from a Psychiatrist to a Neurologist. We had horrible experiences with Psych and after talking to friends and doing substantial research, we realized that a Neurologist was much better suited to handle an Aspergers child. The bonus is that our health insurance actually covered several Pediatric Neurologists, and we felt much more comfortable there.<br /><br />Our Neurologist asked if either of us took any medications for health conditions, and my husband answered that he took Synthroid for his thyroid problem. The Neurologist then asked what would happen if he stopped taking the Synthroid. My Husband answered that his thyroid would become under active again and and cause his body to become ill, lethargic, and lead to more substantial health problems. Then the Neurologist looked right at us as said "Then why would you not offer the same relief to your child? He has a neuro-biological condition that requires medication for him to function properly and you are robbing him of the ability to improve the quality of his life."<br /><br />It was a huge lightbulb moment for both of us.<br /><br />We tried several medications, some with great reserve, and after some major trial and error (unfortunately, medication is not a complete or permanent solution, and it takes time and patience to find the correct one), he is now on the Daytrana Patch (10 mg) and 1 mg tenex (1/2 in am, 1/2 in pm) each day.<br /><br />He has improved so much on these medications and his phobia's have lessened substantially.<br /><br />I love reading your blog because I can absolutely relate to so many of the day to day situations that you share here. It reminds me that I'm not alone, even thought it feels that way at times (especially when we're surrounded with neuro-typical children).<br /><br />Hopefully the new medication helps your little boy blue.<br /><br />Keep blogging!Kerith Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384766482441687742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-73125540796343102802010-10-02T12:54:05.696-07:002010-10-02T12:54:05.696-07:00We're still struggling with the medications ou...We're still struggling with the medications ourselves.Maddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-78869163502456682162010-10-01T11:34:59.439-07:002010-10-01T11:34:59.439-07:00My son is 14 and like your son is brilliant. We ha...My son is 14 and like your son is brilliant. We have been lucky that counseling has helped and we haven't had to put him on medication. He is our only child at home, so its easier to give him all our attention. I don't know how you do it. I started blogging to give me an outlet. I'm glad I found your blog.Patrick Dykiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712814906292478039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873479349447813718.post-41572915821069406082010-09-24T14:31:26.636-07:002010-09-24T14:31:26.636-07:00I was at a workshop just last night, and the quest...I was at a workshop just last night, and the question of medications came up. The speaker's answer really struck me and has stayed with me: Medications are not a punishment.<br /><br />And I would add that, in my opinion, medications are another tool in our boxes. Some projects need a hammer, saw, and screwdriver; others need a backhoe and a trencher. The right tool for the job. Again, in my opinion.<br /><br />While my son just successfully came off a very powerful drug that he was on for five-plus years and no longer needs, my daughter last week went to a very bad place after reducing one of her meds, and she is doing a slow increase back to the original dosage. Her words: "I want it back. It made me feel that I could choose, instead of being possessed by this anger."<br /><br />I'll be praying for you and your family.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178159579764689049noreply@blogger.com