northernlights
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Hope I've this posted in the right place.
Our daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD (she also has TS+). We're still mulling over the pros and cons of taking medication to treat the ADHD. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) has been mentioned as a first line medication. However we do have reservations here. Firstly because it is a stimulant and we've been told by other people who have TS (or who have family members with TS) to stay well clear as it made their tics much worse. Also, there is an additional dilemma - I myself have epilepsy (well controlled with meds for many years now) and so does another family member. So, I'm worried that by taking a stimulant medication, my daughter may well be put at risk of developing seizures. To further complicate things, I have read that non stimulant medication for ADHD can also cause seizures.
Is anyone able to offer their thoughts and perhaps some personal experience here? Thanks for reading.
Our daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD (she also has TS+). We're still mulling over the pros and cons of taking medication to treat the ADHD. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) has been mentioned as a first line medication. However we do have reservations here. Firstly because it is a stimulant and we've been told by other people who have TS (or who have family members with TS) to stay well clear as it made their tics much worse. Also, there is an additional dilemma - I myself have epilepsy (well controlled with meds for many years now) and so does another family member. So, I'm worried that by taking a stimulant medication, my daughter may well be put at risk of developing seizures. To further complicate things, I have read that non stimulant medication for ADHD can also cause seizures.
Is anyone able to offer their thoughts and perhaps some personal experience here? Thanks for reading.