Help with Adderall

February 20, 2003

Angel,

You're going to get some great help here. I posted a question for a friend

a couple of months back because her daughter was showing signs of ADD or

whatever and they gave me TONS of info to pass on to her. In fact, until

people start to answer you, do a search in the archives for Ritalin (I take

it they're simular?) and also look in Doc's files because there's an article

on ADD/ADHD.

Don't despair! The wonderful people on this list have SO many answers and

can help you find the ones that work for you and Taylor!

ILANA xoxo

Angel wrote:

Hello,

I have been reading up on Adderall as my nine yr old daughter has

been taking it for about three years. I know, I know...I should have

done this much earlier...but, until you get into a natural group,

it's hard to find the nitty gritty on any medication IN PLAIN

ENGLISH THAT THE AVERAGE JOE CAN UNDERSTAND.

Anyhow, I have decided to take Taylor off this stuff. I found out

that it's very addictive and so I can't take her off cold turkey,

though. So, I am going to decrease it a little each week and see how

it goes...

Well, I forgot to give it to Taylor yesterday and she got into

trouble for talking and not paying attention and blamed it on not

having the Adderall. (At this point, I think she fully "believes"

she needs it, but I ONLY give it to her for school and she is

absolutely normal at home...she controls herself, she can

concentrate when she's interested, doesn't loose her temper like she

used to, etc, etc.)

Well, the teacher emailed me...and I replied that I'd forgot, but I

was trying to wean her off it, and I gave her an allopathic web page

where she can read about it. I also told her that it is nothing but

speed, the exact same thing drug dealers sell on the street. The

only difference being that what they cut theirs with wasn't as hard

to pronounce as what the pharmacuticals cut theirs with...

This woman that I thought was pretty sensible wrote me back saying

that she'd talk it over with the school nurse and get back to me...

Of coarse, the nurse won't be in until next week, but I don't

understand what she thinks she needs to talk over with the school

nurse.

My question to yall is, isn't my child still my child in the state

of Indiana?

Taylor's teacher made the statement, "I would really encourage you

to continue Taylor on the Adderall..."

Is this mess going to make me have to move?

This may be OT, but I don't know anyone else that would know these

things, not sure that even yall do...

If you don't know the answer to that, could you at least point me in

the right direction or tell me where some really good info is that I

can show to these people?

Doc, please....even if they have to private me...I get the feeling

that I'm gonna need some back up on this one...

Thanks so much for any help and I am so sorry if this is a no-no.

Angel

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

to

prescribe for your own health.

We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long

as

they behave themselves.

Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person

following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

list members, you are agreeing to

be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members

free of any liability.

Dr. Ian Shillington

Doctor of Naturopathy

Dr.IanShillington

February 20, 2003

Angel, this is very on topic. She is your child and they have NO right to tell you what to do with her. Usually teachers like this are simply too lazy to engage a smart child's attention enough and would rather they be drugged. Doc can help you with simple nutritional changes and such. You can ween her off the Adderall. It is a constant battle with the various school officials when we have special needs children, but a battle worth fighting and winnable every time. Don't hesitate to ask for help or support regarding your sweet girl, because it is very much a health issue.

Janet

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Angel <anjewelhaze

herbal remedies

Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:29 PM

[herbal remedies] Help with Adderall

Hello,I have been reading up on Adderall as my nine yr old daughter has been taking it for about three years. I know, I know...I should have done this much earlier...but, until you get into a natural group, it's hard to find the nitty gritty on any medication IN PLAIN ENGLISH THAT THE AVERAGE JOE CAN UNDERSTAND.Anyhow, I have decided to take Taylor off this stuff. I found out that it's very addictive and so I can't take her off cold turkey, though. So, I am going to decrease it a little each week and see how it goes...Well, I forgot to give it to Taylor yesterday and she got into trouble for talking and not paying attention and blamed it on not having the Adderall. (At this point, I think she fully "believes" she needs it, but I ONLY give it to her for school and she is absolutely normal at home...she controls herself, she can concentrate when she's interested, doesn't loose her temper like she used to, etc, etc.)Well, the teacher emailed me...and I replied that I'd forgot, but I was trying to wean her off it, and I gave her an allopathic web page where she can read about it. I also told her that it is nothing but speed, the exact same thing drug dealers sell on the street. The only difference being that what they cut theirs with wasn't as hard to pronounce as what the pharmacuticals cut theirs with...This woman that I thought was pretty sensible wrote me back saying that she'd talk it over with the school nurse and get back to me...Of coarse, the nurse won't be in until next week, but I don't understand what she thinks she needs to talk over with the school nurse.My question to yall is, isn't my child still my child in the state of Indiana?Taylor's teacher made the statement, "I would really encourage you to continue Taylor on the Adderall..."Is this mess going to make me have to move?This may be OT, but I don't know anyone else that would know these things, not sure that even yall do...If you don't know the answer to that, could you at least point me in the right direction or tell me where some really good info is that I can show to these people?Doc, please....even if they have to private me...I get the feeling that I'm gonna need some back up on this one...Thanks so much for any help and I am so sorry if this is a no-no.AngelFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

February 20, 2003

This doesn't help you with your school problem. But I wanted to tell the list what I do to help my son with his ADHD. I give him 2 tablespoons of Flax Seed Oil every morning. I also give him 3 Kali muriaticum in the mornings.

The flax seed oil helps him a great deal. But the Kali muriaticum has really helped him. His teacher even thought we were trying a medication. She was shocked when I told her what it was.

It has also helped my sons allergies. He isn't sniffling or sneezing like he was.

~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~Holly & The Emerald Jewels:Nathaniel (5/96) & Jenavieve (5/02)