alternative to ritalin

[lextra444]

my son has ADHD and takes ritalin daily,the thing is it suppresses his appetite and he is losing too much weight,does anyone know of an alternative to ritalin which doesnt have that effect ?

[taperface]

Hello Lextra - this is a serious answer to a serious question. My son had ADHD, and please note the past tense. My doctor offered him Ritalin, but I refused after researching it before it was widely available here. I understood it could give him a personality change which couldn't be reversed, so I decided to give up work and devote myself to his plight. Two years of tests showed no food allergies or intolerances & I was told that the cause may have been a faulty gene (awful to hear!). I was run-down & ragged by my son's antics, but persevered in providing stimulating play & tasks....(to be continued...)

[taperface]

My son is now a "normal" boy of 13., and doing very well at school, etc. It took most of my time up, talking, nurturing, joining in with things where he could burn his energy off - but believe me Lextra, it's all been worth it. I hope you can get your child off ALL drugs, because no one knows the long-term effects. I seriously understand the desire of parents to do something which allows THEM to have a break. The problem can be awful, but if I can do this for my son single-handedly, as WELL as care for a disabled one - then you can too. Good luck to you.

[sleepy1]

hello my son has adhd he has been on ritalin for last 18 months . he is 13 he does lose hes appetite when he has had it . ask the doc about other tablets as my son got given a new tablet but made him play up very bad .. hard work in it ?

[sleepy1]

taperface i would like to know what you done to help your son so much ,any help would be great x