by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes, Uncategorized
Question: I’m confused as to why my kid was put on a “stimulant” for being hyper. That makes no sense to me. Answer: Thanks for asking this question – people often wonder about this. The current understanding of ADHD is that the primary difficulties...
by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes, Uncategorized
Question: How long will children need to take medication? I hate the thought of my children being on medication until they are well into their adult years, but if they are taking it due to a chemical imbalance then won’t they always have a chemical imbalance? ...
by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes, Uncategorized
Question How do you determine whether the risks outweigh the benefits when putting a child on meds? The thought of intentionally causing my child to experience something unpleasant really makes me angry just so they can be “controlled” at school. Answer...
by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes
Question The doctor we use doesn’t explain anything to us when we go to our medication appointments. I don’t fully understand why my kids are taking the medications they take and how long they need to take them for. Answer This is a very important issue....
by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes
Question Why do I have to take my child to see a psychiatrist? Why can’t we just be seen by our pediatrician for medication? Answer This is a very good question. In many cases, a primary care physician, such as a pediatrician, is able to appropriately monitor...
by NFPATeamLL2 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ask Dr. Holmes
Question: I have heard something about medications for ADHD causing weak bones. Should we be concerned about this information? Answer: The stimulant medicines, which are the medicines most commonly used to treat ADHD, have been studied for a long time due to concerns...
