Re: Re: SSRI's/sleeplessness/bi-polar meds? Bonnie

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Hi Bonnie,

We have pretty much ruled out PANDAS, because my son is not getting better on

these antibiotics. His tics are actually worse.

I'm hoping to hear some great news for once also!!

Hugs

judy

 

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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:11:28 AM

Subject: Re: SSRI's/sleeplessness/bi-polar meds?

 

Lyme disease can affect the brain and that can affect behavior certainly, but

that doesn't indicate PANDAS to my knowledge. Lyme disease can cause an

encephalopathy specific to Lyme Disease which can affect anyone of any age when

the disease is later stages. The antibiotics are standard for anyone having

those symptoms.

Regardless, I hope to hear great news over the next couple of months!

Bonnie

> > >

> > > I'm going to second Bonnie's post. My son, (now 8) has a diagnosis of

bipolar disorder along with OCD, Tourettes, and ADHD. I believe he has the

diagnosis of bipolar because he went " manic " on every SSRI we tried, and we have

tried them all. My son almost ended up hospitalized, but I refused becasue he

was 5 yrs old when this happened. He ended up having to go into partial

hospitalization though.He has also been on several different mood stabilizers. 

> > > Just because a child has a " manic " or hypomanic " reaction to a SSRI doesn

NOT mean they are bipolar, although many doctors jump to the extreme and

diagnose this.

> > >

> > > How are her moods? Is there a family history of bipolar?

> > >

> > > My almost 13 yr old daughter has a diagnosis of bipolar also,(as well

as ADHD , OCD,ODD, PDD,) all depending on the doctor she sees, and tolerates the

SSRI'S with no problem and has no improvement with mood stabilizers. she has

alos been hospitalized twice and in partial.

> > >

> > > I hope you find some answers soon!!! I'm still trying to find concrete

answers after seeing literally dozens of doctors!!!!

> > >

> > > Hugs

> > > judy

> > >

> > >