Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah!!! So happy for you. From what I know weight gain in only with high dose of these drugs, not sure though. Barb > > Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. > Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, > let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future > holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. > My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding > well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah!!! So happy for you. From what I know weight gain in only with high dose of these drugs, not sure though. Barb > > Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. > Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, > let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future > holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. > My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding > well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh!!! Wonderful Kathy WHOOT!!!!!So GREAT to hear!!!!{{HUGS}} Abt the weight gain-My son is also on Adderall-so the weight lost and gained abt balances it out with the two different meds(one's supposed to gain, one is supposed to loose-LOLOL)-hes still extremely picky and will only eat certian things-but his weight has stayed the same- Love ya, Tammy stinkydogkid <stinkydogkid@...> wrote: Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? Kathy Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: / . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), Dan Geller, M.D. (http://massgeneral.org/pediatricpsych/staff/geller.html ),Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., ( http://www.lighthouse-press.com ). Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh!!! Wonderful Kathy WHOOT!!!!!So GREAT to hear!!!!{{HUGS}} Abt the weight gain-My son is also on Adderall-so the weight lost and gained abt balances it out with the two different meds(one's supposed to gain, one is supposed to loose-LOLOL)-hes still extremely picky and will only eat certian things-but his weight has stayed the same- Love ya, Tammy stinkydogkid <stinkydogkid@...> wrote: Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? Kathy Our list archives, bookmarks, files, and chat feature may be accessed at: / . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), Dan Geller, M.D. (http://massgeneral.org/pediatricpsych/staff/geller.html ),Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., ( http://www.lighthouse-press.com ). Our list moderators are Birkhan, Castle, Joye, Kathy Mac, Gail Pesses, and Kathy . Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... , louisharkins@... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Kathy, That's great to hear! My 8YO DS went on Risperdol and the positive effect was almost immediate. As for the weight gain, he went up a clothes size in a month but stayed there. So about 10 pounds in 30 days, and it was noticeable within a week (his face filled out). But he was pretty small to begin with. He's always been a vegetarian and mostly ate carbs and tofu. I did change his diet after a month to a lot more veggies (thank god he loves cucumbers) and peanut butter/apple snacks and cut out the entire loaf of French bread he'd scarf down. Also, his new favorite and I swear it really keeps him going is vanilla nonfat yogurt packed with kiwis, blueberries, strawberries and nectarines. He makes it for breakfast and takes it also to camp every day! He calls it his power lunch. Sometimes they're so darn cute. Dana > > Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. > Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, > let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future > holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. > My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding > well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I am pretty sure my 5 yr old nephew is on risperdol and they were very worried about the weight gain. He gained about 4 lbs or so to begin with, but then I think he may have even lost that or else that was it and he gained no more. I saw him recently and he was a completely normal size! I am so glad your daughters are doing better! What great news. in TN Dana <dzazinski@...> wrote: Kathy, That's great to hear! My 8YO DS went on Risperdol and the positive effect was almost immediate. As for the weight gain, he went up a clothes size in a month but stayed there. So about 10 pounds in 30 days, and it was noticeable within a week (his face filled out). But he was pretty small to begin with. He's always been a vegetarian and mostly ate carbs and tofu. I did change his diet after a month to a lot more veggies (thank god he loves cucumbers) and peanut butter/apple snacks and cut out the entire loaf of French bread he'd scarf down. Also, his new favorite and I swear it really keeps him going is vanilla nonfat yogurt packed with kiwis, blueberries, strawberries and nectarines. He makes it for breakfast and takes it also to camp every day! He calls it his power lunch. Sometimes they're so darn cute. Dana > > Okay..... Today I had a TERRIFIC day with my six year old. > Very pleasant to be around, very sweet, did what she was asked, > let me read her a book and actually we talked. Can't say what the future > holds, but now I see the value in finding the right medication. > My older DD also on the same medication also seems to be responding > well. Do you know how long it takes to see a weight gain??? > Kathy > --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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