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Often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming while seated. Having difficulty remaining seated. Having difficulty awaiting...

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Thank you to all the helpful and generous people who share their personal experience on this page. Your input is invaluable to...

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An objective physiological measure of ADHD has been elusive. However, research by Jason Alster MSc has shown that when an ADD...

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Psychostimulant medications, including methylphenidate (Ritalin�) and amphetamines (Dexedrine�, Dextrostat�, and...

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It depends greatly on your situation. From collected experiences that you can see in the discussion feature of this question,...

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Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers: I took Strattera today for the first time and almost feel like you do if you...

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Yes, there are a few, and this one seems to dig a little deeper than most. It has a second test to indicate the type of...

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ADD is not a disease. Your body does not produce antibodies or tumors because of it. ADD is simply a method of wiring your...

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I'm fairly certain it's connected. I'm diagnosed with ADHD along with Asperger's Syndrome. I drink a LOT of soda/energy drinks...

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My mother had her first seizures when I was in 4th grade. As a child, I was always very forgetful and distracted but was able...

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Many parents have tried nutritional methods, such as taking sugar out of the child's diet, before they seek medical attention. A...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a family of related chronic disorders that interfere with a person's...

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Up to 70% of children with ADD/ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adulthood. The main symptoms of ADD/ADHD in adults are...

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I was an ADHD child mom tried everything to calm me down the worse it got the more depressed I got. one day I guess it was a cry...

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I am a 37 year old attorney who was just diagnosed with ADD a few months ago. I had been diagnosed with moderate depression more...

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I am a 35 yr old and I was diagnoses with ADD as an adult but probably had ADD my whole life. Before my meds I uses to sleep for...

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July 5, 2009: My son is 7 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD last year. The doc handed me a prescription and that was it....

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Behaviors can be judged as normal or "problem" ADD by evaluating them in relation to the person's age and developmental maturity....

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Here's a link, http://www.iser.com/add-assess-TX.html I am unfamiliar with Houston's ADHD resources, but CHADD (a nonprofit ADD...

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I was diagnosed about 5 years ago, and could see the ADHD all down the road behind me. As a female, the ADHD tends to manifest in...

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I'm sure deception was never the doctor's intention. It may very well have been an IQ test you were given, but I suspect any...

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Someone with ADD might be able to get into the military but one would not last very long. My recommendation: Don't even think...

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I'm a 40 year old woman, recently diagnosed with possible ADD. Ever since I was a little child I've found it calming and...

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At first he might be worse, but he'll be better off in the long run. ADD pills can cause heart problems, growth problems,...

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Many girls and women with ADD/ADHD are often undiagnosed because their symptoms look different from those in boys or men. Many...

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I don't know if everyone is born with ADD, but I'm positive some are. While we were never tested, all three kids in my family...

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A harmful misdiagnosis of ADD/ADHD is diagnosing children with ADD/HD who actually dont have the disorder at all. Some children...

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Have you tried the Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre in Horsham, West Sussex? (01403 240004) No I have not heard of...

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Find someone who doesn't believe in psychiatry. Stimulants can do horrible stuff to a child's body and/or brain. Sometimes...

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You can find out more about ADD/ADHD by contacting the National Women's Health Information Center (800-994-9662) or the following...

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As a teacher of students with Varying Exceptionalities, I've worked with many students who have ADD and ADHD. Your quickest route...

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wow!! ever since i was a wee one i was always rocking back and forth in front of the tv mostly or when i was alone sitting on my...

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It is estimated that in 1995, doctors treating children and adolescents wrote six million prescriptions for stimulant...

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There are various forms of behavioral treatments used for children with ADD/ADHD, including psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral...

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There are many theorized causes including food intolerances, family stresses, the disorder is often coupled with other coexisting...

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ADD/ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood, estimated to affect 3 to 5 percent of school-age children, and...

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Have you tried the Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre - www.lanc.uk.com? at the maudsley hospital in london with a dr...

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I totally understand your condition if though I am not a medical doctor. I strongly recommend you take measures to stop using...

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Sarah Noonan is a singer. she has wrote songs in melbourne recording studio. dah.....

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This question is a bit broad considering the numerous medications for both but; Is there a safe combination of Anti-Depressant...

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I have been told, that through research, it has been found that people with add, are known to be highly intelligent people. This...

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There is a pediatrician in Sykesville MD who does counseling and specializes in ADD. Don't know about insurance. His name is...

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Many kids who are just naturally hyper-active have been mis-diagnosed with ADD. The reason is, hyperactive kids show the same...

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ADHD is not the fault of the parent or the child. Children are born with a vulnerability to this disorder. There is evidence that...

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You are born with it. Look it up in the DSM, look at specialists websites, most likely its genetic(my mom and grandma have it as...

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See a GOOD doctor, the only way to tell I wouldn't suggest using an online test. I was wrongly diagnosed with dyslexia, using a...

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I have had ADD most of my life yet I wasn't officially diagnosed with it until about 7 years ago when I started seeing a doctor...

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I have ADHD and I havn't had any problems of it getting worse. I also havn't heard of it getting any worse either. I can...

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Hallowell and Ratey, authors of an excellent text entitled Driven to Distraction list 20 symptoms that are often evident in a...

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ADD is exhausting. It affects my work life, my home life, my social life. Plenty of people don't believe it really exists and I...

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www.pubmed.com Type in "ADHD" and the name of the medication. You will be able to access the most current summaries of...

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Write it down on paper. I have ADD and it isn't hard if you are telling someone, because as long as what you are saying is...

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Conduct disorders are not exactly the same as "emotional and behavioral disorders" which include ADHD and depression. Check...

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ADD/ADHD is a genetic trait. Thirty years ago, there was no diagnosis or treatment. While people exhibited the symptoms, they...

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ADD/ADHD may be inherited. Research shows that ADD/ADHD tends to run in families so there are likely to be genetic influences....

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Possibly. Do you consistently get high scores on tests, yet can't ever seem to get homework done or turned in on time? This is...

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heaven yes! I come from a family of origin with AD/HD, have it myself and have given birth to two girls with AD/HD. AD/HD can...

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There are a lot of different meds out there on the market. What works for some may not for others. As you probably have seen,...

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Yes, Virginia, there is ADD. But it really, really, really must be medically diagnosed by someone with a medical degree and a...

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It is possible that symptoms of inattention are more obvious while reading, especially if the child does not like to read or is...

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Life can be hard for a child with ADHD. They're the ones who are so often in trouble at school, can't finish a game, and have...

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I'm not a medical doctor just a wife and Mom. My husband and 9 year old son are both adhd but only my husband has both adhd and...

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by now, add/adhd is such a widely accepted disorder and is by no means difficult to diagnos. if you believe your child has...

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It is a possibility but there may be other reasons for the difficulty in learning such as a learning disability or just slow...

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Here is a list of books I found. These all seem to be popular books and received some pretty good reviews: Taking Charge of...

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I am a teenage girl and I have ADD. I was diagnosed this summer. My symptoms may be slightly different then yours but I was...

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ADHD NOS means NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. IT refers to a category of diagnosis for people who have some prominent symptoms of...

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what i have found to work for me is music. a headphone set doesn't offer the visual distraction and keeps a separate part of the...

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take him to a psych doctor, who doesn't see 50 patients a day, and someone who seems intelligent, and have him tell the doctor...

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Reminyl (galantamine hydrobromide) is now called Razadyne and is used for the treatment of mild...

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ADHD has been named differently over time. In the early 1970s, it was known as hyperkinesis (from the Latin word for...

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Unfortunately, there haven't been any long-term research studies conducted. However, mixing two or more psycotraic drugs such as...

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Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder: The ADD symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder come in many forms and no two people...

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Adderall is classified as a Schedule II controlled Substance. As such, it is illegal to obtain without a handwritten prescription...

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The Physicians Desk Reference places the maximum recommended dose of Adderall for the treatment of ADHD at 40 mg per day. For...

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Yes, but on a group plan they may still be covered.

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OK. You should go back to the beginning of this ADD forum and read all the questions relating to wellbutrin. They sum up a lot of...

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ADD presents a way to learn differently. Many people with ADD have above-average intelligence. A patient may have ACT scores...

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Your first doctor should be your family physican or pediatrician. This is to ensure that other conditions such as depression are...

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Yes. All Adderall is, is a stimulant. However, coffee or Red Bull will do the exact same AND they are legal and cheaper. People...

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A great person to ask would be your doctor. Also I would ask some of my friends to recommend someone. If you don't feel...

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ADHD is a genetic trait that is present at birth. It is the way a person's brain is wired. It allows people to think quickly,...

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Yes, it is possible. I did it all through high school. I was always in advanced/honors classes. However, school was never very...

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I am not a Doctor. I have been on this med 40 mg for a month. I have a eating diorder due to depression. I eat to cover up my...

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Please contact your pharmacist and they will give you the correct dose. Modification to original answer about contacting...

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Age is not related. But yes, it does. Coffee is a stimulant to most and a relaxant to those with ADD/ADHD, due to chemicals in...

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ADHD is a genetic trait that is present at birth. It is the way a person's brain is wired. It allows people to think quickly,...

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Although an MRI is not done to diagnose ADHD/ADD, in studies it does show that the ADHD brain has considerably less activity than...

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My son has been diagnosed with ADHD,which stands for "Attention Defficit Hyperactivity Disorder". ADD stands for "Attention...

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It is the phenomenon experienced by those with ADD in which, when dealing with sudden stressful situations or confrontation, or...

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For ADD, you can begin with an online, self-test at: http://www.AmenClinic.com There is no biopsy or blood test. Neither is there...

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Yes, I suspect they would. Drugs are much, much easier (and cheaper) on the medical delivery system and get grossly...

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Plenty of people have "no results" on ADHD medications. For people who truly do have ADHD, most respond to one medication or...

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You should have testing done by a qualified professional (a psychologist might be a good place to start). There can be other...

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Teens and adults with undiagnosed ADD may have lowered self esteem, and/or elevated anxiety, frustration, anger, despair, apathy,...

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What was the question? :) Here's a webpage that lists the DSM IV's requirements for an official diagnosis of ADD and ADHD.

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All medicines can cause side effects. The meds used for treating ADHD act upon the chemicals in the brain, so anywhere these...

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If you have ADD, you can't concentrate on the subject long enough to explain it to anyone. LOL, that was just too funny. Hey,...

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ADD is a genetic pattern. Just as children from the same two parents look somewhat the same, yet somewhat different, so the...

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