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Post by katiekat on Feb 27, 2007 14:29:01 GMT -5
I wanted to drop to the ground and kiss the feet of the psychiatrist today. First of all she prescribed something for the not sleeping problem.(Sean woke up at 2 AM and never went back to sleep last night) this has been happening alot again and also the nightmares are back. She gave him Atarax which is an antihistamine used to treat anxiety. Has anyone ever used this? She said what the neuro. did to us was called a "dump" and basically he didnt want to deal with it. She wants all his records from the pediatrician,cardio. and the neurologist. She also wants him to have a complete physical and an EKG. She is concerned about the PDA and wants him thorougly checked out so she can see what meds. he can take. For now we will start with the Atarax at night and eventually something else for daytime. She said there are quite possibly several things going on with him. She took what I said seriously,blew nothing off and saw that there are some problems. Finally.
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Post by misty on Feb 27, 2007 14:35:10 GMT -5
Thank Goodness! Oh, I am so happy you found someone who will really listen & thoroughly examine him!
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Post by jj on Feb 27, 2007 14:52:10 GMT -5
I so want to jump on my desk and do a happy dance but my boss is right across the hall! I am so happy, happy, happy for you and your son!!! Woo Hoo!
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Post by notellin on Feb 27, 2007 15:15:36 GMT -5
FINALLY!! The whole sleep thing can really make a difference.
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Post by bugsmom on Feb 27, 2007 16:02:11 GMT -5
Katie that is AWESOME! Keep us updated! I'm so thrilled for you!
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Post by charliegirl on Feb 27, 2007 16:24:33 GMT -5
Finally, you found someone who cares and is willing to work with you! I am so happy for you.
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Post by katiekat on Feb 28, 2007 23:26:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys! And more good news...I LOVE ATARAX! Sean slept the entire night for the first time in months and he was still sleeping when I woke up, he didn't get up until 7:30. He did not have any nightmares either. When he woke up he wasnt going a mile a minute like usual. He was thrilled also. He was so excited that he did not wake up "even to have to go to the bathroom". Perhaps after a week or so of this those huge black circles under his eyes will disappear. I know he will feel better as I certainly know what lack of sleep can do to a person. As someone who was a little leery of meds. at first I feel so confident about our decision now. At first I felt I would be "drugging" my kid to get him to sleep but I see that he truly needs it and it will benefit him tremendously. No one was happier than Sean himself that he had gotten a good nights sleep
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Post by charliegirl on Mar 1, 2007 0:19:53 GMT -5
That is so wonderful KK! His behavior may improve also once he isn't sleep deprived. Wouldn't that just be the icing on the cake. Now you can get some much needed rest!
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Post by crazyhouse on Mar 1, 2007 5:40:04 GMT -5
Oh Yeah You found a real DR!!!!!! Who doesn't look at you over a text book with a crack pot diagnosis!!! I'm am so happy for you. I DID THE HAPPY DANCE! Sleep pills would be nice right now!! just got home from work! Don't let this Dr slip out of your fingers. Hang on to her!!!
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