Post by misty on Jan 6, 2007 12:40:55 GMT -5
Charlie Girl.............Thread Started on Dec 12, 2005, 1:09pm
www.healthyplace.com/communities/add/gail/article_medical.htm
Thoughts On the Medical Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Physicians Perspective
by Theodore D. Mandelkorn, M.D.
Human beings are rarely created in perfect form, so the great majority of us arrive in this world with unique differences.
ADHD is characterized by a prolonged history of inattention, impulsiveness, and variable amounts of hyperactivity. It is important to emphasize that all of these symptoms are normal human characteristics. All of us are forgetful and inattentive at times. We all at times become nervous and fidgety, and we certainly are impulsive to some degree. It's part of our "human-ness." ADHD, then, is not diagnosed by the mere presence of these normal and characteristic human behaviors, but from the DEGREE to which we manifest these symptoms. ADHD people have an overabundance of these normal human characteristics.
WHO SHOULD TAKE MEDICATION, AND WHY?
Returning to the vision analogy, there are a number of options open to an individual who has bad eyesight. One option is to attempt to correct the problem. This could involve wearing glasses to correct the visual deficiency. Perhaps glasses can totally correct the problem, or perhaps they can only partially help. After the glasses are in place, we are in a position to assess what further problems are interfering with success. Then we can address these issues as well.
ADHD is a medical condition.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT MEDICATION?
At the present stage of medical knowledge, there is not a method of predicting which medication will be most helpful for any individual.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT DOSE?
If medications work, there is a best dose for each individual. Unfortunately, medical knowledge is not at a point where it can predict what the correct dose will be.
SUMMARY
Individuals with ADHD will present with a variety of well-defined symptoms and behaviors. Medication may be extremely helpful in alleviating some of these symptoms and will make the other forms of accompanying therapies much more meaningful and effective. Families must be willing to work closely with their physician to identify the correct medications and establish the best dosage levels.
MEDICATIONS: OVERVIEW
Click the link at top to read more.
John
Barb, for me it's is good to Review this kind of information, about every Quarter [3 months] - LOL
www.healthyplace.com/communities/add/gail/article_medical.htm
Thoughts On the Medical Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Physicians Perspective
by Theodore D. Mandelkorn, M.D.
Human beings are rarely created in perfect form, so the great majority of us arrive in this world with unique differences.
ADHD is characterized by a prolonged history of inattention, impulsiveness, and variable amounts of hyperactivity. It is important to emphasize that all of these symptoms are normal human characteristics. All of us are forgetful and inattentive at times. We all at times become nervous and fidgety, and we certainly are impulsive to some degree. It's part of our "human-ness." ADHD, then, is not diagnosed by the mere presence of these normal and characteristic human behaviors, but from the DEGREE to which we manifest these symptoms. ADHD people have an overabundance of these normal human characteristics.
WHO SHOULD TAKE MEDICATION, AND WHY?
Returning to the vision analogy, there are a number of options open to an individual who has bad eyesight. One option is to attempt to correct the problem. This could involve wearing glasses to correct the visual deficiency. Perhaps glasses can totally correct the problem, or perhaps they can only partially help. After the glasses are in place, we are in a position to assess what further problems are interfering with success. Then we can address these issues as well.
ADHD is a medical condition.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT MEDICATION?
At the present stage of medical knowledge, there is not a method of predicting which medication will be most helpful for any individual.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT DOSE?
If medications work, there is a best dose for each individual. Unfortunately, medical knowledge is not at a point where it can predict what the correct dose will be.
SUMMARY
Individuals with ADHD will present with a variety of well-defined symptoms and behaviors. Medication may be extremely helpful in alleviating some of these symptoms and will make the other forms of accompanying therapies much more meaningful and effective. Families must be willing to work closely with their physician to identify the correct medications and establish the best dosage levels.
MEDICATIONS: OVERVIEW
Click the link at top to read more.
John
Barb, for me it's is good to Review this kind of information, about every Quarter [3 months] - LOL
