Herbal Treatment for ADD | ADHD Information

My husband is an adult with ADD it has caused several lost jobs and stress at home. While I have a system down to deal with it that still leaves the job issue, anyone had any success with herbal treatments for this, we try to avoid "medication" as much as possible but are at our wits end.My wife and I share your aversion to over medicate. I use to take alot of antibiotics an would get 3 to 4 colds and infections a year. After we got married my wife said NO MORE! (she is a pharmacist) Over the next two years I did not take any meds for the colds or flu and after a year I got sick MUCH less. Over time I have looked at both eastern and western approaches and started to form my own personal profile for when to medicate, when to look at alternatives and when to suck it up

That being said. personally my battle with ADHD was one where the Western Treatment was the only viable solution.  I tried Focus Factor, and Ginko  While both had a slight affect it was no where near the specific affect of Adderall or Stratterra. I would not go off the meds under any cirumstance.

As with everything the choice your husband makes a very personal one. Being in his shoes I know having a concerned supportive wife is a blessing. Good Luck

I am going to be trying Clarocet in the next few days when I get paid. If it works I will let you know what improvemnet I experience.

Please note I have never been clinically diagnosed with ADD, but have experienced severe symptoms of ADD since childhood. I have ruled out other medical conditions. In 2000 I was tested for Hypothroidism, with a conclusion of negative. The doctor tried to give me Paxil claiming I have no health problems. Technically I am never depressed. I may get sad once a year..but I am incredibly bored and distracted a lot. I develop hyperactivity in new surroundings.

Have you tried DMAE?  It is the main ingredient in some of the herbal ADHD supplements, and MUCH less expensive.  You might want to read up on it on the internet, few bad side effects and some good ones.  It showed great promise in treating ADHD in a couple of studies, but since it is a dietary supplement rather than a "drug" (although the difference is somewhat arbitrary), there was no financial reason to pursue research into it.  At the risk of being really arrogant (no risk really, since I usually am arrogant)...let me ask...this aversion to medication...is it that strong that you are prepared to get fired numerous times, bring huge stress into the home (worse still if kids are involved), worry about holding down a job ever etc etc?  Just wondering whether you have considered trying medication (assuming it is properly prescribed) and seeing if it has a positive effect on your life outcomes?  Speaking from personal experience, I had the same aversion, but decided to give it a try and would not hesitate to recommend medication as part of a comprehensive plan to deal with ADD and improve your life outcomes.