info on certain drugs

[misty]

crazyhouse...............Thread Started on Nov 7, 2006, 6:32pm

I was tring to find a link in the FDA and the CFSAN on a new ADHD treatment. It's called Synaptol I'm sure you have had other people mention it. I can't find any type of clinical trials, side effects listing. I can't even find the list of herbal stuff they have in it!!!
Here's my catch 22 I have a 5 year old with excema, asthma, long list of allergies including trees grass mold hay dust flowers plants, certain foods the list goes on and on it has been an uphill battle. I cannot control him anymore he is in kindergarten. He has been hit by a car very lightly but still. He loves the fire alarms in just about any store, he moves at the speed of light all day. If you try to make him follow thru with cleaning toys eating fruits and vegatables or Kindergarten homework it's like a root canal He is out of control! some days I feel like the meanest MOM on the planet

Because he is on Albuterol for his asthma this sends his heart rate anywhere between 130- 180 beats per minute. When he has to come down off the meds it's like a person coming off crack! The pharmacist said that my son would not have any drug interreactions between ADHD Meds and AAAALLLLL the other stuff I cant believe that. THis is just the icing on the cake my husband has had ADHD all his life, we believe that I might have gone undiagnosed because I show all the signs to a tee, and I have a 9 month old boy as well lets hope he doesn't have it.


misty

Wow! I would be afraid of ADHD meds too with your sons other medical problems. I never heard of synaptol but heres some of what I could find out about it:

Below is a short explanation of each ingredient in Synaptol™ and its proven benefits in safely normalizing metabolic levels and promoting good health.

Aloe barbadensis extract 200:1 ....It has been proven to have a diverse array of benefits from antibiotic, astringent, and pain reliever and cell growth stimulator.

Tragacanth gum . . . Studies have shown that it increases the production of interferon and cell to cell communication such as those in the brain.

Beta-Glucan 1,3/1,6 . . .The active linkages of 1, 3 & 1, 6 molecules in beta-glucan cause certain immune cells to fight and communicate better to overcome imbalance.

Arabinogalactan . . . Impressive studies have shown beneficial effects on healthy digestive flora as well as helping to balance metabolic systems and may have a vital role in immunological function and mental focus.

Shiitake mushroom extract. . . Shiitake has the ability to increase your body's interferon levels, lower blood cholesterol levels, reduce high blood pressure, and enhance cellular metabolism.

Cordycep mycelia extract . . . Cordycep benefits anyone in need of more stabile cellular energy and mental clarity.


Maitake mushroom extract . . . Research has shown that it benefits insulin resistance and may have anti-diabetic properties, as well as many more.

Ghatti gum . . . Ghatti is a complex polysaccharide, which is a natural source of calcium, magnesium and potassium.



I could find no evidence of any clinical trials. I must say the flashy websites & the fact that I found references to it on adult weight loss forums makes me a bit leery of it.

If you want to try alternatives, look at the Omega3 thread in the alternative medicine section here. My daughter has shown VAST improvements on them & they HAVE been clinically tested & proven to help with ADHD. If you have questions asbout them, feel free to PM me anytime!

Oh & one other thing: I know how you feel, but rest assured that you are NOT a "Bad mom"! You're a GREAT mom whos digging deeper & deeper in search of the right treatment for your much loved child.

[misty]

Charlie Girl

First, let me assure you that you are a wonderful mom. Only a wonderful mom would go to the lengths you are to try to help her child.

I'd be leery of that also for the same reasons.

Please, in view of your son's allergies, don't even put him on a natural supplement like the omegas without talking to his pdoc or allergist first to make sure there is nothing in it that he is likely to react to.

Allergies can mimic ADHD symptoms and result in a false dx of ADHD or cause it to seem worse than it is. Its possible that when his allergies are all discovered and under control he won't be nearly as hyper as he is now.

Have you tried the Feingold diet? If his allergies are causing any of his symptoms or worsening his behavior, that might bring an major change.


misty

Charlie Girl has a great idea. I know LOTS of parents who have seen dramatic improvements in their childs ADHD symptoms by using this diet. Keep in mind though, its an INVESTMENT...really its a change for the whole family.

The Feingold Program itself is a test to determine if certain foods or food additives are triggering particular symptoms. It is basically the way people used to eat before "hyperactivity" became a household word, and before asthma and chronic ear infections became so very common. Used originally as a diet for allergies, improvement in behavior and attention was first noticed as a "side effect." It is a reasonable first step to take before (or with if already begun) drug treatment for any of the symptoms listed on the Symptoms page.

The Feingold Program eliminates these additives:

* Artificial (synthetic) coloring
* Artificial (synthetic) flavoring
* Aspartame (Nutrasweet, an artificial sweetener)
* Artificial (synthetic) preservatives BHA, BHT, TBHQ

www.feingold.org/


INaBOX

My son is one who's been on a diet. There's a long list of foods that he's sensitive towards and after elliminating and replacing these foods, I noticed a huge difference in the way he manages stress. Now that I've basically discovered his culprits in varying degrees, I've been able to give him back some of those foods (certain dairy products and vegetables) in moderation.

Also, he's one that can't handle all the junk foods and myself as well. Recently, because of the Halloween holiday, I ate a lot of chocolates. I shouldn't be eating it because I'm sensitive towards it but who can resist them!! Anyhow, I became very irritable and depressed. I find everytime I eat chocolate, this is how I react to it. Weird I know and I have no valid proof of this .. just my observation.



misty

And it doesn't have to be the Feingold diet either. If you're short on funds, there are plenty of good "elimination diets" you can try to pinpoint the foods your child may be sensitive to. Heres a couple links:

www.owingsmills.net/drlayton/diet.html

babyandkidallergies.com/eliminationdiet.php

[misty]

crazyhouse

Jake was diagnosed 3 years ago he is 5 1/2 now, at the time they wanted to put him on Straterra right away! I was under educated about all the controversy of these drugs. He was on it 10 days and after he smashed my $300 glasses into pieces and stabbed my bed with a butcher knife (while I was asleep!!!) I yanked him off of it! The doctor said we could try other meds and I said this is something we don't need to be sampling with. The doctor agreed that I should try other methods. I used eye to eye contact for everything!!! I cut the sugar light apple juice, 10g sugar drink boxes as apposed to 29g. The candy is the hardest, grandma loves to buy it!!! I throw a lot away!! Halloween I have a new trick ;D He went and filled his bucket. I told him I would trade him all but 5 pieces for a surprise. I bought a semi educational video game called the Pixter with a couple games on EBAY (this was all premeditated!) This went over very well. He has had 3 pieces. The rest went right into my bin for the Trick or Treaters! I have some left but a neighbor wants it and he can have it. I have been in a funk probably from the chocolate overdose Welcome to the holidays. I try to get him to eat healthy but we have a problem with textures in his mouth veggies and fruit go bad in my house unless I eat them or force Jake. He was diagnosed with Hyper sensory Integration Disorder at 2 1/2 and at 2 I was told he had verbal and Body Apraxia. Everyday has a custom fit to it for Jake some days are good and some days are pull your hair out and go to work for piece and quiet Thanks for the great advice