Update Anne

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Hello all-

Just a note to let you know things went relatively well with the new

p-doc yesterday. He feels Anne definitely has inattentive ADD. He

spent a good deal of time socratically (sp?) leading Anne through

questions about why would I *want* her to have ADD; sometimes

parents have to be *parents* and not *pals*; what does she have to

lose by trying medication; he even *called* me last night to find

out how we were faring after the meeting, and to ask if Anne had

made a decision about the medication (I was impressed!) He feels

the best med to start is Concerta. **, I know your Annie takes

Concerta...how much is she on? Anne's to start on 18mg x 3-4 days,

increase to 36 mg x 3-4 days, and ultimately to 54 mg x 3-4 days if

now effect is seen.**

Thanks for all your care and concern. Fortunately, spring break

starts tomorrow, so we'll have some time for Anne to digest the

discussion and - hopefully of her own desire - try the Concerta when

we return. I'll keep you posted.

(Ohio) Anne (13, OCD, ADD, diabetes)