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Posted by STC on March 24, 2008, at 11:43:36
If a person has received Risperdal shots for 7 months is just stopped, not tappered, will the symptoms be stronger then if the person was taking the bill?
If the person had homicidal thoughts prior to the shots, is there a possibility it could be worse?
I am angered that the doctor who cares for him will once again just stop it all when the court ordered treatment ends. The last time my 21 yr old son became extremely psychoic.
Thanks in advance for any reply. :)
Devoted Mom.
Posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 13:17:54
In reply to Risperdal Shot Withdrawal, posted by STC on March 24, 2008, at 11:43:36
I have no knowledge but was looking at the boards and read this. Why would they stop the shots will your Son now allow them since they were court ordered and now are not? My heart goes out to you. Phillipa
Posted by nfc on March 25, 2008, at 6:54:32
In reply to Risperdal Shot Withdrawal, posted by STC on March 24, 2008, at 10:43:36
different for everyone but yes possible should the symptoms come back, it might b worse.
what is it that your son is being treated for? whats his diagnosis? if he's been ok while on it, why not a maintainence dose of meds for a longer duration? Is this a pdoc or a general type doctor? a pdoc in my experience would encourage a maintainence dose depending on patient history and symptom reoccurence. you have some cushion as risp shots are long acting and will last I believe a few weeks. or was it a month? the longer it lasts depends on dose. I would get a pdoc if u dont already have one and based on ur son's psychiatric history he'll best treat him. It's also possible that withdrawal from the meds previously caused psychotic symptoms. the brain went from a regulated state by the meds to an unregulated state w/o them thus possibly causing psychotic symptoms. these are things in theory and is not an accurate judgement of what happens cuz the brain and psychiatric disorders are so complex. but its a possibility.
take care and hang in there. wishing your son the best.
nfc
Posted by STC on March 25, 2008, at 7:08:02
In reply to Re: Risperdal Shot Withdrawal » STC, posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 12:17:54
Why would they stop the shots?
They will stop the court order because it costs to keep him on court order. At DangerToOthers.com you can see how they respond to me; I presented it in a cartoon form.
will your Son now allow them since they were court ordered and now are not?
He does not realize he has a problem; he never agreed to the shots. He has been forced to take them; he does not physcially struggle, he knows they will force it if he did.
He is not able to take care of himself; he thinks more like a 13 year old; little to no insight.
I will attempt to keep him on the court order. I am writing a letter to the doctor, will cc the agencies director and AZ Governor; I will begin to organize a protest with signs; send out press release; take pictures of protest and create story and send out to as many news websites as I find (and state I am doing so in the letter). Signs will include "if not medicated" "he will kill"
Thank you for your reply. Telling me your heart goes out to me makes me realize you got how much pain I am in; and it helps relieve the burden a little.
Hey, if you are in Tucson, will you come to my protest and hold a sign? :)
Posted by STC on March 25, 2008, at 7:19:25
In reply to Re: Risperdal Shot Withdrawal » STC, posted by nfc on March 25, 2008, at 6:54:32
what is it that your son is being treated for?
he has strong rage, that includes the desire to kill. he has no insight into to his behavior.
whats his diagnosis? bi polar was what was listed on the last court order
if he's been ok while on it, why not a maintainence dose of meds for a longer duration?
the court order is ending on april 18th and since it costs to keep him on it, the agency wants to drops it.
Is this a pdoc or a general type doctor?
the court assigned an agency to monitor him, and the doctor is an employee of the agency. you can see at DangerToOthers.com why I do not know more.I believe a few weeks. or was it a month?
he is getting them bi weekly; I do not know the dosage.
Thank you for the information; it sounds definitly the way to go; but my son is 21 and there is nothing wrong with him (to him); so there is nothing I can do but do everything I can to keep him on court order.
I believe I can get another year added; I have hope.
Take care, and thank you again for the information. It helps.
Posted by Phillipa on March 25, 2008, at 18:35:42
In reply to Re: Risperdal Shot Withdrawal, posted by STC on March 25, 2008, at 7:19:25
Sorry don't live that part of US but if bipolar why thinking like 13 year old with no insight? Does he remain in a manic homicidal state how many years now? Possible he was misdiagnosed and could be schizophrenic and not an insult some mental retardation from your comment about insigh of l3 year old? Love Phillipa
Posted by Nurse Hot Flash on August 23, 2008, at 14:14:13
In reply to Re: Risperdal Shot Withdrawal » STC, posted by Phillipa on March 25, 2008, at 19:35:42
I don't know if this will help, but my son was on the shots for a year, and hated them. The doctor told my son if he would take his oral meds, there would be no more shots. He is now med compliant, not because of a court order or agreement on his part, but because I told him there would be no more money from me (I am his SS payee) and he would have to move out of my house. This is very hard to do and harder to follow up on, but I think it is the only way. It was a problem for about another year, (lots of days when he went without food and I constantly told him to pack up) but he would always relent when he got hungry enough, and now he takes the meds much more regularly. He only messes up occaisionally, and when he does the money stops flowing, and he comes around. Hope this works for you. I found the legal system to be of little or no help.
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