Posted by francij on December 11, 2003, at 10:28:45
In reply to Re: Depakote » francij, posted by Notalis on December 11, 2003, at 10:19:28
My daughter was first diagnosed as ADHD and possible depression. Doesn't that sound like BP? anyway, I did Internet research and found a site that I can't find any more about misdiagnosed ADHD kids. One of the chacteristic lists fit her and I went to her psychiatrist with the print out and he started trying BP meds. It took almost 2 years to get the right combo but it's been 5 years of a stable normal child. I'd get a second opinion, find someone who deals with kids and has some experience with BP. Ask around or just call the office and find out from the dr. if she/he has experience. Sometimes the diagnosis is made after med trials - the ones that work give you the diagnosis! Kids are difficult because they present different behaviors and meds work differently. If hse's on ADHD meds and is impossible when the meds wear off the meds are making her worse, that's what our p-doc said. Good luck! FJ
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