Posted: 10 November 2009 at 3:27am | IP Logged

I just wanted to comment on that your neighbors coming to visit and you as well going back to visit is so awesome for you all, especially your son. Maybe as the kids get older then can spend summers together as well. Your son only needs one friend remember that AND he has at least one!!

I am also glad that the neighbor is working with you. At least she is trying. I do understand that she has to protect her son, but things happen with kids,even those who do not have adhd. So that was also nice to read.

Keep us posted as to what is going on with you guys!!

Posted: 17 November 2009 at 11:52pm | IP Logged

BETHANN wrote: No tenex is not in the stimulant family. It is a blood medication, that slows them down and relaxes them. Google it!!

You're right about the Methylphenidate and Tenex going hand and hand. I didn't think the Tenex was doing much, so we stopped it. I couldn't believe how impulsive my son became. We quickly went back. It's also cheap. We get the generic Guanfacine at Walmart for $4.00/30 day supply.

Posted: 19 November 2009 at 5:56am | IP Logged

Good to know-I will check into the Tenex. I think I am going to make an appt with his old ped over Christmas break and just make the drive one more time. I'd rather have the Dr I am comfortable with make changes, rather than start with someone new, KWIM?

Good news! I checked our local Walgreen's and signed up for their prescription plan and his Focalin is only going to be $135/month-which really is only $20 more than we were paying WITH insurance! WHEW! Amazing how much stuff gets marked UP for insurance purposes.