Re: Need help-kind of urgent here!

August 23, 2003

Melinda....

I'm not sure if I can be of help, but it sounds like a call to the doctor or

even a trip to the emergency room might be worthwhile. Could it be the meds?

Maybe he is having a bad reaction to them for some reason....I will be

praying for you and your family...it sounds just a little scary to me. Unless

he

can calm down enough to get to sleep, I believe I would try to call my

pediatrician just for some reassurance....keep in touch....take good care....

Blessings,

Gail

August 23, 2003

In a message dated 8/23/03 9:24:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mlndhall@... writes:

> We are uncertain of what to do about this. This is the

> first time he's done this and we are kind of freaked

> out about it. I'm afraid I'm going to go find my

> little boy dead in the morning. He doesn't have any

> self-destruction thoughts so far. But I do not know

> what is going on. And I need you all to help me here.

> I've never had to deal with this and I hope there are

> enough of you on now to help.

>

yikes. My best guess is that he is having a reaction to his meds. Can you

call his prescribing doctor to tell him about this? If it gets worse and you

cannot control him, you might have to take him to the hospital. Hopefully the

doc can talk to you and give you the proper medical advice.

Otherwise, I would honestly end up sleeping with him on the couch or

something - just to make sure he's okay. Not that you must - that's just an

idea of

what I would probably do with one of mine doing that. If he goes to sleep

okay, perhaps he will feel better in the morning. Still, call the doc!!

Roxanna ôô

What doesn't kill us

Makes us really mean.

August 23, 2003

In a message dated 8/23/03 10:04:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mlndhall@... writes:

> Thanks for posting back so quickly. I'm having a panic

> attack of another kind myself. I just don't know what

> to do! I will call first thing Monday if I don't end

> up at the hospital with him before.

>

> Not sure if this is also anxiety from school on Monday

> or what. Don't know anything.

>

> Melinda

>

I just read a bit about Lexapro. It's supposed to have fewer side effects

and works faster than effexor. Then again, if he's had trouble with an SSRI

before, it might be possible that these kinds of meds do not work for him. I'm

sure the doc will know better what's up.

I don't know about the doc's answering service. I sure do think they should

be easier to get ahold of. You could leave a message with the service and

tell him to call when he gets a minute. Or if he escalates, don't wait and just

take him to the hospital.

{{Melinda}} Hang in there.

Roxanna ô¿ô

Autism Happens...

August 23, 2003

> We are uncertain of what to do about this. This is the

> first time he's done this and we are kind of freaked

> out about it. I'm afraid I'm going to go find my

> little boy dead in the morning. He doesn't have any

> self-destruction thoughts so far. But I do not know

> what is going on. And I need you all to help me here.

> I've never had to deal with this and I hope there are

> enough of you on now to help.

>

> Melinda

Melinda,

I just read your post and the responses you've gotten so far. I

concur with those who say to call the psychiatrist. I would call him

tonight. It doesn't matter if he calmed down now. This is no small

thing and it is very likely related to the meds. He should know and

he should be able to tell you what to do. If you really want to, wait

until tomorrow, but don't feel timid about calling him on a Sunday.

This is a serious, frightening situation and you shouldn't have to go

it alone. If you can't get hold of him, and has more problems

tonight, call the pediatrician and get some advice. They may

instruct you to take him to the hospital. I also agree that if it

were my son, I'd be sleeping in the same room with him - on the couch

or letting him climb in my bigger bed with me. I just wouldn't be

comfortable letting him out of my sight tonight.

Sending more prayers your way. Please let us know how the night goes.

Kathy

August 23, 2003

Melinda, I also just saw your post. I concur with the others: call the

doc tomorrow just to make sure its not an adverse drug reaction. It

could have been just a panic attack, but it doesn't hurt to check.

Don't worry too much about school right now. You've done good

preparation. It would probably help your son if you can approach this

new experience with some calmness and a positive outlook. Of course,

you know there will be challenges, and that you'll have to put in some

time to educate the teachers and fine tune the situation as it goes

along. That's all okay, though. It's what we do. It's another day at

the office.

Breathe in, breath out. Get a back rub.

Anne

August 24, 2003

> We are uncertain of what to do about this. This is the

> first time he's done this and we are kind of freaked

> out about it. I'm afraid I'm going to go find my

> little boy dead in the morning. He doesn't have any

> self-destruction thoughts so far. But I do not know

> what is going on. And I need you all to help me here.

> I've never had to deal with this and I hope there are

> enough of you on now to help.>>

DEAR Melinda, call his psychiatrist NOW!!!!

my son was on a higher dose of RIsperdal for a while and it isemed ok, until

suddenly he staretd saying and doing teh weirdest things. remember my sos posts

?

turned out it all went away within 2-3 days of lowering back his dosage. it

sounds to me like meds. you can't take any chances with his behaviour, call the

psych NOW and then wheh things calm down let us know!!! (teh fact that he is

calm fo rhte time being should not yet put you to rest. you can't read his

thoughts.)

lOve, Fania