ADD-ADHD

it depends on what your symptoms are. i have a 5.5 mm herniation and i am scheduled for decompression surgery on July 27, , 2010 (this Tuesday). i have scoliosis that my doctor is hoping will correct itself, and he also wishes that my herniation dooesnt get worse. my mom has a 8mm hern. and had surgery December 3 2009.

They can, as they get bored easily and this annoys them. if you keep them doing rigorous activities they shouldn't get bored too soon. Also these Children need lots of extra attention and will get violent if it is not given to them. Most will grow out of it with time.

I don't agree with the previous answer. From my experience and study, like any kids, kids with ADHD CAN get violent, but they are not necessarily more violent than other kids. It is far more common for them to just ignore people (because they are distracted) or act more impulsively. If they have LEARNED violent responses from others they may be a little more likely to act out violently on impulse but that would make them blend in more with the others around them (who are not ADHD but are acting violently) rather than make them stand out. Lack of attention won't make ADHD people be violent, it just makes them more likely to act in socially inappropriate ways since they are not paying attention to the reactions of others around them.

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No. ADHD is a disorder that causes frequent lack of focus, irritability, periods of depression, hyperactivity, and problems socializing. Individuals diagnosed with ADHD often lead normal lives. It is estimated that 1/3 of children will grow out of it, while others will carry it into adulthood. There is no real evidence to suggest that it has an impact on overall life expectancy.

Some ADHD medications cause higher heart rates and blood pressure, and will need to be monitored closely. ADHD, by nature, is a stressful disorder that can cause a great deal of anxiety and agitation to sufferers. Therapy to teach coping mechanisms is often employed, as well as other therapeutic techniques.

In some cases, yes. Drinking during pregnancy increases the risk for ADHD.

there is a possible link between the two, but it is not certain. however, many other diseases, including fetal alcohol syndrome, ARE DEFINITELY caused by drinking while pregnant. -Akilae

Probably not; some people claimed that he does, but Bush himself hasn't said anything about it. When you're the US president, there's a lot of rumors on you, but they aren't all true.

ADHD can be controlled through various therapies: medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, meditation and exercise are all options that provide a way to control the symptoms of ADHD.

Yes they can. But they might have to work harder but they can do it.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be accompanied by other diagnoses including depression or learning disabilities. But even without such complications, the child and later the adult with ADHD grows up hearing so many "stop that" when he starts an argument or fight because he craves the stimulation of action or drama that he thinks of himself as badly behaved. If he doesn't remember to do things he was supposed to do, he grows up hearing big parental sighs and scoldings and big zeros on the teacher's grade book. If he gets distracted and doesn't complete tasks, he is criticized. People tell him he's lazy or doesn't care about the way the house looks, how well he does in school, other people's feelings. So very shortly, he has low self-esteem and the feeling that he is broken and he can't fix himself. That is a power psychological effect, don't you think?

Anywhere between "loads" and "not that many, really"

Age 2 is way too young to determine if a child is really ADD or ADHD. The testing required for that is only reliable on a child age 6 and older. Please wait until your child has had at least one year of school (Kindergarten not preschool) to have him/her tested.

Yes, a person with ADHD can go into any profession. People with ADD/ADHD often seem slow, or less intelligent to other people, but that usually isn't the case. It has been found that people with ADD/ADHD often have higher than average intelligence, and with proper management, can be very successful.

In my opinion, your doctor should be telling you what kind of medications. Such a medication is Adderall. In addition, treatment for ADHD has been found extremely helpful and effective when behavioral therapy is also included, as well as medication.

There is no single specific test. Diagnosis is made on the basis of history, current symptoms and clinical observations. There are a number of diagnostic tools, ranging from questionnaires or interviews about frequency of symptoms, behavioral checklists filled out by the person or a caregiver (parent or teacher), and some neuropsychological tests such as the Continuous Performance Test. Contact the organization CHAD for more details.

Although ADHD begins in childhood, sometimes it's not diagnosed until a person is a teen - and occasionally not even until someone reaches adulthood. Because ADHD is a broad category covering different things - attention, activity, and impulsivity - it can show up in different ways in different people. Some of the signs of ADHD are when someone: * has difficulty paying attention or staying focused on a task or activity * has problems finishing assignments at school or home and jumps from one activity to another * has trouble focusing on instructions and difficulty following through * loses or forgets things such as homework * is easily distracted, even when doing something fun * has problems paying close attention to details or makes careless mistakes * has trouble organizing tasks and activities * has difficulty waiting one's turn * interrupts or intrudes on other people * blurts out answers before questions have been completed * fidgets with hands or feet or squirms about when seated * feels restless * talks excessively and has trouble engaging in activities quietly " THIS INFORMATION WAS EXERTED FROM THIS WEBSITE: http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/adhd.html Well I am a teenager with ADD/ ADHD. You most likely have this if you have trouble focusing, trouble keeping thoughts to yourself, or trouble with school. I used to could never get a paper turned in on time at school and could never focus long enough to even understand the lesson. You may have trouble focussing in class, even if you try you can't even repeat what was said throughout the whole lesson. I know before I started on medicine, I would do so much better if I was able to take a hands on approach to it. One way my doctor had me test it was drink a large Mountain Dew. If it makes you overly hyper you most likely don't have ADHD due to an ingredient in Mountain Dew that acts as a stimulant, for some reason if you do have ADHD it will mellow you out. Hope this helps! But everyone will have some slight differences in symptoms.

people are effected by others with ADHD just the same as your best friend has effected you. If you don't like this answer and you are ADHD g-mail me at dedofam@gmail.com

not really sure what you're actually asking...you can be in the military if you have ADHD but you can't be in the military if you have to take medication, it's too difficult to get them if you're overseas or in combat.

MILD I myself have ADHD and its not that bad im normal all that is different about me is that i am always energetic and have trouble paying attention in class and to other people but it is also good because most of the time people with ADHD are inventors because i personally think about alot of things im not paying attention in class. And alot of people have this disibility. and i think it is mild because all that we cant do is pay attention but we are always energetic which is a good thing because im always jumping around and losing weight and i could pay attention for a time but i just without even knowing it am not paying attention.

Xanax is the brand-name for a benzodiazepine; Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety and generally can be safely prescribed with most ADHD medication. This drug may decrease the effectiveness of some ADHD medications.

Consult your pharmacist to be safe.

OK. You should go back to the beginning of this ADD forum and read all the questions relating to wellbutrin. They sum up a lot of basics in many easy to read packages. ALL of these topics clearly state that you should NEVER combine Wellbutrin, which affects dopamine and can be over stimulating, or any serotonin re-uptake inhibitor with a Bipolar disorder (unless your doctor KNOWS you have Bipolar and CAREFULLY monitors every single mg you put in your hole) because of the various life threatening affects: suicide, homicide, violent acts of uncontrolled MANIA, and you can guess the rest.

The thing is... It could turn your already screwed-up brain chemistry into a bunch of unbalanced equations (crude analogy) -- AND we all know what happens to unstable equations/solutions in the lab! THEY EXPLODE (more or less)!!! Although I am going a little extreme here, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

Please go to a doctor and engage him/her in a detailed description of your TRUE/Noticeable symptoms (be sure to bring the printed information you found on the internet regarding what you think is wrong with you) BEFORE trying to self diagnose or *God forbid!!* SELF MEDICATE!!! you could be putting your friends/family/school/neighborhood at risk as well as yourself.

Lithium, Abilify, etc. treat Bipolarbecause they are MOOD STABILIZERS. Notice the key word: "STABILIZE"

I have heard of mood stabilizers being supplemented with ADHD medication Strattera, only because it happened to me. I am assuming that my Dr. figured Adrenaline really wouldn't mess with mood swings. he was right. it didn't do anything at all! haha. go figure. turns out I don't really have Bipolar after all -- that's probably why he subtracted the strattera and added two SSRI's to the mind cocktail: Abilify, Lexapro, AND Trazadone (which is actually an antidepressant disguised as a sleeping pill). I guess he thought the ADD was the mania part and the depression was the other end of the Bipolar spiral. he never said anything to me- I'm just assuming. But if that's the case, why didn't he prescribe another ADHD med? MAYBE he thought I was schizo and THAT'S why he prescribed the abilify (seriously). He was a pill pusher from the go-go. Asked me ten question's then handed me a prescription a mile long (most doctors aren't like this). didn't do a thing but take my extremely fun and vivid dreams away. They weren't hurting anyone.

ANYWAY - turns out I am ADHD with MILD depression resulting from the ADHD. I am two and a half weeks into Wellbutrin XL (1st week 150mg, the rest 300mg)

CONS -- I have side effects of insomnia, and I had a couple sudden extreme cases of irritability that lasted for about 45 minutes-- but I am usually irritable around 1/4 of a day anyway, just not that severe. That's probably not going to last (body getting adjusted), but you never know. I don't know if the insomnia is here to stay- I need four more weeks to tell. No change in sex drive yet (usually Wellbutrin either makes you hornier or there is little to no affect).

PROS -- ENERGY!!! I am not in the bed for 12 hours or more (sleeping ;} of course). I feel like dancing! Not so much the social part-need to work on the withdrawn issue-but the activity, definately. I already unloaded my mom's packed van up a flight of stairs into her new APT. AND I actually did a chore!!! I dried the clothes!! all in one night. I am actually acting on my responsibilty and obligation guilts instead of just feeling them tear me into little fatigued peices of frustrated disorganization. concentration HAS IMPROVED. I never thought I would say that about a non-stimulant. As it turns out- I feel pretty stimulated. I think it was the dopamine all along. I tried the SNRI. I tried the SRI. I even tried Strattera! and now!!! it was the DNRI all along (not official names but you know what the letters stand for). Go figure. stimulants still work for me by the way- but if Wellbutrin really works out in the long run (2-3 months is all I'm able to give for trial and error. If it doesn't work by then I'm back on the speed or I'm on the street.) I won't have to be a tweaker anymore!!! (JOKE!!) I can never overdose on that crap either. not that I've tried, I forgot I had taken a dose so i went ahead and took another one and it made me fall asleep. Happened again, this time just four hours after I got up! took too much and I crawled back in the bed again for a five hour nap.

Feel free to share your oppinions on this delicate matter and PLEASE -- I am 19 years old, I am scatter-brained, and I collect weird bits of info from (sometimes) misinformed individuals -- CORRECT ME if I am wrong!!!

not really, but you are considered as having a learning difference. a lot of kids with ADHD however do have learning disabilities. still, even if you don't, you may still be eligible for special education.

ADD is often characterized by impulsiveness. It is not uncommon for someone who is ADD to be more prone to addictive behaviors than the general population. They are not doomed to it, but they are at greater risk.Since most people have a reasonably strong sex drive, sex addiction is one of those things that ADD people are more prone to if they submit totheirimpulses.

there is no best medicine for EVERYONE all of the different ones affect everyone differently. you have to try different onesto find the best for the user. some doctors that are certified to dignose ADD might hav samplesof different kinds to try.

Adopt, Or get someone else to have the baby for you using some of your lover's DNA and your's :D