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January 17, 2006, 3:24 pm PST
01/17 Extreme Disorders
Quote From: sjones7375Hi I have a son that is now 16 and at age 3 they said he had ADHD and explosive disorder, well about 4 years ago they said no he is bipoler well after seeing the show today when I saw how Alex is and everything Karen and Rich is and has gone throw it was like looking at my life and my sons life on tv. Can you tell me what test they did on Alex and what meds he is on , or any help you can give me , even Dr. names, we need any help we can get. the meds my son have been on has never helped and i have a list a mile long. Or if any one can give me any info. on this please. My email is sjones7375@aol.com Thank you so much for sharing your story I really know where your coming form and i know how hard it is on you and your son, i wolud love to talk to you or anyone going throw this and thank you dr. Phil for showing this show. My son was diagnosed PDD at 2 1/2 and then autistic at age 4 and then that changed to Asperger's at age 6. The names really do not mean anything as they are all within the autistic spectrum. At age 8 my son received a dual diagnosis along with the Asperger's of Bi-Polar Disorder. We treat them very individually with different medications and he is now 9 and doing quite well. Still outbursts and mood swings but controllable. After much research it is not so unusual that those with Asperger's also have Bi-Polar disorder. Bi-Polar disorder is not commonly diagnosed in children and often it can be overlooked in those with Asperger's and they (Parents, Professionals) are looking at some of the symptons as Asperger's tendencies. Just info to keep in mind.
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