Comments on: Intuniv for Treating Tics and Twitches http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/ parenting tips, tricks and commentary Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:32:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Susan http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26561 Susan Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:03:55 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26561 Hi everyone, an update on my 9 year old. We met with a new psycharist and she put my daughter on respideral. It made my daughter very sleepy and very weepy but she did not pick at all. We cut the dosage back and it turned her very mean but still no picking. We took her off of the resperidal and put her on Adderall but the picking is back. I have a call in to see what we do now. Susan Hi everyone, an update on my 9 year old. We met with a new psycharist and she put my daughter on respideral. It made my daughter very sleepy and very weepy but she did not pick at all. We cut the dosage back and it turned her very mean but still no picking. We took her off of the resperidal and put her on Adderall but the picking is back. I have a call in to see what we do now.

Susan

]]> By: Ann http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26560 Ann Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:21:13 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26560 My son is 6. He has shown tics, twitches, and clearing of the throat since school showed in august. Last year in school, I noticed it, but didn't think much of it because it would come and go. Today was the first time he has taken Intuniv. His doctor said she would like to focus on ADHD (which he has not really had a problem with unless around other kids) before she goes further in testing. Today was his first day to take the meds. His teacher met me at the car after picking him up and said he was 5x worse today with the meds. Climbing up the walls. Running around the classroom. (He has had behavior issuses, but just blurting out and tapping pencils). I'm not sure if he is having a reverse affect or not? Has anyone else had this problem with this medicine? My son is 6. He has shown tics, twitches, and clearing of the throat since school showed in august. Last year in school, I noticed it, but didn’t think much of it because it would come and go. Today was the first time he has taken Intuniv. His doctor said she would like to focus on ADHD (which he has not really had a problem with unless around other kids) before she goes further in testing. Today was his first day to take the meds. His teacher met me at the car after picking him up and said he was 5x worse today with the meds. Climbing up the walls. Running around the classroom. (He has had behavior issuses, but just blurting out and tapping pencils). I’m not sure if he is having a reverse affect or not? Has anyone else had this problem with this medicine?

]]> By: Kathy http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26559 Kathy Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:57:07 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26559 has anyone had any experience with changing Concerta with generic Concerta. The only thing I notice with my child is his stomache does not hurt as much ? However my co-worker thinks her son is not doing as well in school on the generic? we still have the tics, however, but we take the good with the bad? thanks for any info. kathy has anyone had any experience with changing Concerta with generic Concerta. The only thing I notice with my child is his stomache does not hurt as much ? However my co-worker thinks her son is not doing as well in school on the generic?
we still have the tics, however, but we take the good with the bad?
thanks for any info.
kathy

]]> By: Nancy http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26555 Nancy Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:08:39 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26555 Make sure the IEP has a behavior plan with it. They can't kick her out if her behavior is related to her diagnosis. Check out http://wrightslaw.com for information about her rights. Make sure the IEP has a behavior plan with it. They can’t kick her out if her behavior is related to her diagnosis. Check out http://wrightslaw.com for information about her rights.

]]> By: Susan http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26554 Susan Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:18:15 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26554 Thank you for your input. We are seeing a Psychiatrist Friday thank goodness. She is now acting out in school in order to get a reaction. She is still picking but when they try to get her to stop, she lashes out at the teacher and her behavior elevates from there. She begins by hitting, then kicking and now she is throwing thing off of the teachers desk. I have got to get this under control or she is going to be kicked out of school. The only reason they have been so patient is because she has a IEP. Thanks again for sharing your stories with me. Thank you for your input. We are seeing a Psychiatrist Friday thank goodness. She is now acting out in school in order to get a reaction. She is still picking but when they try to get her to stop, she lashes out at the teacher and her behavior elevates from there. She begins by hitting, then kicking and now she is throwing thing off of the teachers desk.

I have got to get this under control or she is going to be kicked out of school.

The only reason they have been so patient is because she has a IEP.

Thanks again for sharing your stories with me.

]]> By: miriam lerner http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26552 miriam lerner Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:59:41 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26552 just a quick update, it's been a few weeks now on 2 mg of intuniv and my son is doing well on it ! there is so little info about adult usage but it seems that for now, at age 18, it is the right amt and the right rx for him. he might up it later if he needs to, but he is so relieved and happy that things are more under control. he told me that he feels like he lost the past year just from having to expend so much energy on controlling it all.... i'm so hoping it's a permanent fix, although i realize that's a bit idealistic. but his joy and relief is contagious so i'm riding the wave with him and just hope it lasts ! just a quick update, it’s been a few weeks now on 2 mg of intuniv and my son is doing well on it ! there is so little info about adult usage but it seems that for now, at age 18, it is the right amt and the right rx for him. he might up it later if he needs to, but he is so relieved and happy that things are more under control. he told me that he feels like he lost the past year just from having to expend so much energy on controlling it all…. i’m so hoping it’s a permanent fix, although i realize that’s a bit idealistic. but his joy and relief is contagious so i’m riding the wave with him and just hope it lasts !

]]> By: Melissa http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26551 Melissa Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:27:49 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26551 Susan, My son was recently put on Lexapro with Intuniv for Anxiety and ADHD. The Lexapro was great at first but after time i realized it made him more impulsive and hyperactive, very talkative, ect..Prior to Intuniv he was VERY moody in addition to his ADHD symptoms. I always suspected a mood disorder but Intuniv kept it at bay. We called the Psychiatrist right away and it appears that he had an adverse reaction to the Lexapro. Often antidepressants can cause a child who has a mood disorder to experience heightened behaviors such as impusivity, ect.. Be sure to discuss this with your Dr. if you think it is a concern. My son is almost 8 and is currently on Abilify and we are slowly getting him stable. The mood must be stable first before adding stimulants and.or antidepressants. By no means am I saying that your child has this. I'm just sharing my experience with the antidepressant association. Good luck and keep us "posted." Susan,
My son was recently put on Lexapro with Intuniv for Anxiety and ADHD. The Lexapro was great at first but after time i realized it made him more impulsive and hyperactive, very talkative, ect..Prior to Intuniv he was VERY moody in addition to his ADHD symptoms. I always suspected a mood disorder but Intuniv kept it at bay. We called the Psychiatrist right away and it appears that he had an adverse reaction to the Lexapro. Often antidepressants can cause a child who has a mood disorder to experience heightened behaviors such as impusivity, ect.. Be sure to discuss this with your Dr. if you think it is a concern. My son is almost 8 and is currently on Abilify and we are slowly getting him stable. The mood must be stable first before adding stimulants and.or antidepressants. By no means am I saying that your child has this. I’m just sharing my experience with the antidepressant association. Good luck and keep us “posted.”

]]> By: Lori http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26550 Lori Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:10:50 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26550 This could be PANDAS. All of this is very consistent with PANDAS which is treatable. It is hard to find a doctor who knows what it is and how to evaluate and treat it. It is an autoimmune problem that causes your immune system to attack the basal ganglia when exposed to strep. The antibodies think the basal ganglia is strep. You can carry strep in many places. My son really never gets it in his throat (once many years ago). His strep titers are always high. I have posted previously with website information and more resources. It may or may not be PANDAS, but it really should be ruled out first. There are some blood tests that may help to decide but a doctor really needs to evaluate the whole picture with the tests. Dr. Cunningham also conducts tests which help to indicate if it is PANDAS but it is a study and not covered by insurance. Sometimes, they have funding and can help cover costs. The book "Saving Sammy" covers one boys story if you are interested in learning more. If you suspect PANDAS, try finding a PANDAS knowledgeable doctor on the ACN Latitudes website. May God bless all of you and your families. This could be PANDAS. All of this is very consistent with PANDAS which is treatable. It is hard to find a doctor who knows what it is and how to evaluate and treat it. It is an autoimmune problem that causes your immune system to attack the basal ganglia when exposed to strep. The antibodies think the basal ganglia is strep. You can carry strep in many places. My son really never gets it in his throat (once many years ago). His strep titers are always high. I have posted previously with website information and more resources. It may or may not be PANDAS, but it really should be ruled out first. There are some blood tests that may help to decide but a doctor really needs to evaluate the whole picture with the tests. Dr. Cunningham also conducts tests which help to indicate if it is PANDAS but it is a study and not covered by insurance. Sometimes, they have funding and can help cover costs. The book “Saving Sammy” covers one boys story if you are interested in learning more. If you suspect PANDAS, try finding a PANDAS knowledgeable doctor on the ACN Latitudes website. May God bless all of you and your families.

]]> By: Heidi H http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26549 Heidi H Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:35:33 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26549 Susan, My son Ryan was diagnosed ADD at the age of five and has had several similar characteristics. The major one ..... picking at his eye lids. Scary right ? he was always having dry lids and redness to the point of a detriment to his health. Neurologist suggested behavior modificationtherapy. He obcessed over many things, but the psychologist we went to said when you notice any especially obcessive behaviors they need to be nipped quickly. We have stopped obcessions over telebubbies, mickey mouse figurines, dressing, sidewalks, clucking like a chicken( tourettes side effect), etc. Rubbing his hands was a tourettes movement he developed. We put cream to heal his hands on at home with gloves on for a long time. The best I can say with these types of children is... be consistant. Mean what you say and they will believe you. At times I almost felt guilty because I gave a little tude back to my son, which he now thanks me for. Things can and will get better. I also applied gloves with large velcro straps over his hands once we got them to heal. might even try applying small bells on the gloves to remind her that when she hears the bells she needs to stop. Limit the use at first so she can get used to it. Teach her to clap instead of pick. Advise her to think about her favorite thing and resist the movement. Ask her everday how she did at resisting the behavior at school. Be creative, and expain it's okay to have movements , just not ones that hurt yourself. She is old enough to understand this, kids are so smart ! No one has the exact answer for you , but i am certain you will find your way, like I did. Ryan is almost 15 now and only takes Intuniv 3 mg. He has become a staight a student and now has become self aware of how to change a behavior as soon as it starts. It has been a long road. He started out on adderall, and many other Add meds before we realized it was tourettes. These drugs often spur the tourettes on when taken. Special flesh colored gloves could be purchased and worn to gymnastics and would'nt be as noticable. Think outside the box , try new things till you get what you need darling. Best of luck in your quest! Susan,

My son Ryan was diagnosed ADD at the age of five and has had several similar characteristics. The major one ….. picking at his eye lids. Scary right ? he was always having dry lids and redness to the point of a detriment to his health. Neurologist suggested behavior modificationtherapy. He obcessed over many things, but the psychologist we went to said when you notice any especially obcessive behaviors they need to be nipped quickly. We have stopped obcessions over telebubbies, mickey mouse figurines, dressing, sidewalks, clucking like a chicken( tourettes side effect), etc. Rubbing his hands was a tourettes movement he developed. We put cream to heal his hands on at home with gloves on for a long time. The best I can say with these types of children is… be consistant. Mean what you say and they will believe you. At times I almost felt guilty because I gave a little tude back to my son, which he now thanks me for. Things can and will get better. I also applied gloves with large velcro straps over his hands once we got them to heal. might even try applying small bells on the gloves to remind her that when she hears the bells she needs to stop. Limit the use at first so she can get used to it. Teach her to clap instead of pick. Advise her to think about her favorite thing and resist the movement. Ask her everday how she did at resisting the behavior at school. Be creative, and expain it’s okay to have movements , just not ones that hurt yourself. She is old enough to understand this, kids are so smart ! No one has the exact answer for you , but i am certain you will find your way, like I did. Ryan is almost 15 now and only takes Intuniv 3 mg. He has become a staight a student and now has become self aware of how to change a behavior as soon as it starts. It has been a long road. He started out on adderall, and many other Add meds before we realized it was tourettes. These drugs often spur the tourettes on when taken. Special flesh colored gloves could be purchased and worn to gymnastics and would’nt be as noticable. Think outside the box , try new things till you get what you need darling. Best of luck in your quest!

]]> By: Susan http://www.raising4boys.com/2010/01/28/intuniv-tenex-guanfacine-lexapro-escitalopram-for-treating-tics-and-twitches/comment-page-4/#comment-26547 Susan Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:47:36 +0000 http://www.raising4boys.com/?p=712#comment-26547 Hi, My daughter is 9 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety. She was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 and just diagnosed at age 8 with Anxiety. She is taking Focalin XR 15mg and Prozac 10mg and tenex 1 mg at night. She was doing well at school (3rd grade) until a few weeks ago. She stated picking her fingers instead of working on her class work. She picks until they bleed and then pushing on her finger until she gets the blood out. It is effecting her learning because she is so focused on Picking. She get angry if she is told to stop picking hiting and kicking her teachers. She is now also getting very hyper at school and at home..laughing uncontrollably and doing things just to get attenetion. I have an appointment set up with a psychologist, but I am at a loss as to how to get her to stop picking her fingers. currently she is still on track at school but it takes alot of people to help her get her work done. I was just wondering if anyone has had the same problem. I am imaging that the medicine is wearing off and her dose or medicine needs to be changed. Also, I am not sure if the anxiety is caused from the adhd meds or if she really has anxitey. I just want to do the best for her so she can have a good childhood and enjoy herself. She cannot join group such as soccer or gymnastics because she wants to stand and pick her fingers the entire time. I want her to be able to enjoy these types of activities not stress her out. She is a lovable little girl who loves everyone but she just cannot get through school without hitting, kicking or picking. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Hi, My daughter is 9 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety. She was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 and just diagnosed at age 8 with Anxiety. She is taking Focalin XR 15mg and Prozac 10mg and tenex 1 mg at night. She was doing well at school (3rd grade) until a few weeks ago. She stated picking her fingers instead of working on her class work. She picks until they bleed and then pushing on her finger until she gets the blood out. It is effecting her learning because she is so focused on Picking. She get angry if she is told to stop picking hiting and kicking her teachers. She is now also getting very hyper at school and at home..laughing uncontrollably and doing things just to get attenetion.

I have an appointment set up with a psychologist, but I am at a loss as to how to get her to stop picking her fingers. currently she is still on track at school but it takes alot of people to help her get her work done.

I was just wondering if anyone has had the same problem. I am imaging that the medicine is wearing off and her dose or medicine needs to be changed. Also, I am not sure if the anxiety is caused from the adhd meds or if she really has anxitey.

I just want to do the best for her so she can have a good childhood and enjoy herself. She cannot join group such as soccer or gymnastics because she wants to stand and pick her fingers the entire time. I want her to be able to enjoy these types of activities not stress her out.

She is a lovable little girl who loves everyone but she just cannot get through school without hitting, kicking or picking.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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