Posted by BinaryWoman on April 19, 2000, at 9:42:50
In reply to No lithium problems, posted by Jera on April 17, 2000, at 23:54:20
> In response to Binary Woman, I would really question what this doctor is doing to your son with all of the med changes, and what kind of expectations he is giving you.
Jera, These changes have been made over the course of 2 years. My son is hard to medicate and the other meds didn't work for him. The pdoc wanted to start with lithium but my son has been in Spec Ed since Kindergarten and he had a close friend that was put on lithium at an early age and gained a ton of weight. He has finally consented to try lithium because we're running out of options. The doctor has told me it takes time to work.
Now this may be a stupid question, does it make sense to wake him in the morning to give him his lithium to keep on "schedule"? or do you take it when you get up and then space it from there? I would normally ask his pdoc but he's away for the holidays. I see my pdoc tomorrow and I'll ask her. Sometimes it makes more sense to me to ask someone who actually takes the meds.
BTW, I agree with you as meds as a tool. He had a complicated relationship with his late father who died 2 yrs ago. We separated in 1986 when he started taking crack but continued contact and visitation. He was a very charming and charismatic heroin addict. He was very attentive to our son but unpredictable and erratic. I think our son always hoped that his dad would kick his addiction. That hope died 2 years ago. We still see his dad's parents and 3 brothers, cousins, etc. and will spend the holiday with them next week. I don't want him to lose that link. I think it's good for him. They love him unconditionally.
Love,
BinaryWoman
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