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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 18 YEAR WITH ADHD & DEPRESSION | 4/20/2011 | Tim Runner |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD in 5th grade. Medication didn't seem to work. He was kicked out of ... A: Laurie, My heart goes out to you, but the help you and your son need is way beyond what I am ... | ||
| ADHD | 4/11/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: my son is 6 and was diagnosed with ADHD. The prescribed drug was originally 18mg, but after only a ... A: You have stated 18mg but have not named the product. I could assume the name but this is not ... | ||
| Give me a carrot | 4/3/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Why are you so anti Ritalin? Are you going to give me a carrot if I have ADHD and depression. Yes ... A: No, I am not a Scientologist or anything like it. I am trained to understand the value of a person's ... | ||
| help in the name of the lord | 4/1/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: How do you stop ritalin from making you sick. Billy Levine said they safe for long term use but they ... A: I really wish I could help you. I have been preaching for years against these medications because I ... | ||
| ritalin | 3/29/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Long term use of Ritalin has caused a terrible problem for me doctor. I have been diagnosed with a ... A: There are no long term side effects to the correct use of Ritalin nor is it addictive. It cannot ... | ||
| Ritalin side effects | 3/27/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: First of all, sorry about my English. I am not a native speaker and a very poor writer. I am a 28 ... A: Withou examining you I can only suggest. If the Ritalin worked before and no side effects then it ... | ||
| ritalin | 3/23/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: You mention Ritalin is safe for long term use provided it is used correctly. Does this mean that if ... A: no. it is safe but only works well if correctly used by the right doctor for the right patient in ... | ||
| Violent, Destructive 5 year old | 3/22/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My daughter is 5 years old and has been showing extreme signs of violence and destruction. Me and ... A: It really is impossible for me to help you very much in this kind of situation but I will try to ... | ||
| ADD girl with depression, some ODD | 3/22/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Earlier today I sent a detailed responsible question about a very challenged young person. I ... A: I am not sure what happened with your question because I have no control over the filtering system. ... | ||
| Ritalin & Sertraline for ADD | 2/18/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: - Last year I was diagnosed with Adult ADD at a 98 percentile. And ever since then my PCP and I ... A: I think you had best ask you own dotor for advice. I would clearly never prescribe 20mg SR which ... | ||
| Ritalin & Sertraline for ADD | 2/18/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: - Last year I was diagnosed with Adult ADD at a 98 percentile. And ever since then my PCP and I ... A: I am confused. You state you take them all ot once and them you tell me you take them at 7,11 and 3. ... | ||
| Ritalin & Sertraline for ADD | 2/18/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: - Last year I was diagnosed with Adult ADD at a 98 percentile. And ever since then my PCP and I ... A: I cannot advise as you have not given me enough detail. Do yo take the SR all at once or in devided ... | ||
| upcoming adhd evaluation to confirm previous diagnosis | 2/16/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have a 7yr old daughter who was diagnosed at the age of 5 with ADHD. Initially I felt it was too ... A: I would like you to go to my website and click on raising dynamite children and read what I say ... | ||
| Adult ADD battle with medical aid | 2/15/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Certain medical aids won't cover Adult ADD because their consulting doctor doesn't "believe in Adult ... A: Firstly where in South Africa do you come from and which med. Aid. Any doctor who does not accept ... | ||
| ADHD, severe aggression, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior | 2/13/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Dr. Billy Levin I am a single mom of two boys, one is 15yr old (on Concerta and ... A: A good question but rather surprising in view of the 15 year old on treatment. Obviously his doctor ... | ||
| Long term use of Ritalin | 2/1/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Long term use of Ritalin has caused me anxiety and panic. My doctor put me on antphycotics but ... A: As I am not your doctor stop pestering me,pester him instead. You are making an utter nuincence of ... | ||
| Dyslexia | 1/29/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: My son is 11 yrs. old. I fought from the time he was 16 months old until he was 5 yrs. old, he was ... A: It is possible that your son has some form of dyslexia, however, given that he has an Asperger's ... | ||
| ADD help | 1/28/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I am a 17 year old grade 12 student. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was in grade 4. I go through ... A: Try dancing while you memorize what you are supposed to memorize. When you read something, pretend ... | ||
| adult onset | 1/27/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have a daughter who is 39, diagnosed about 10 years ago both as being genius and add............my ... A: Some children should not drive, even if they are of the age. That is because the frontal lobes do ... | ||
| adult onset | 1/25/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have a daughter who is 39, diagnosed about 10 years ago both as being genius and add............my ... A: Growing up is traumatic for most people because we are imperfect people practicing on being ... | ||
| Concerta in South Africa | 1/24/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Levin, I am a 2011 UCT international student from Israel and will arrive Cape Town next week. As ... A: The chances are you would be arrested at customs if found in posession of 4 months supply. It is ... | ||
| Concerta in South Africa | 1/23/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Levin, I am a 2011 UCT international student from Israel and will arrive Cape Town next week. As ... A: You will have to see a South African doctor who will first examine you to diagnose your condition ... | ||
| ADHD and custody | 1/23/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: My ex-wife recently put our 8 year old son on ritalin without my knowledge. I only found out when I ... A: It may not be so horrible that your son is taking ritalin. Students have used this medication for ... | ||
| 2.5 yr old, speech, attention, movement problem. | 1/19/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: i hv 9 yr old daughter and 2.5 yr old son. my son had all his milestones delayed since birth. he ... A: From your description it would seem there might well be a pervasive developmental delay. I would ... | ||
| 9 yr old daughter concentration prblm | 1/19/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: my daughter is 9 yr old in 4th grade. she do academically very well in written exams. i have a son ... A: Is she afraid of you and perhaps of your disapproval and criticism? It is very easy for we as ... | ||
| ritalin addiction | 1/13/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I get terrible pain in my eye muscles and neck muscles. There are also cysts in my right eye. My eye ... A: Get a good massage therapist to work on your muscles. Get on a really good nutritional program to ... | ||
| ADHD/Severe Conduct Disorder | 1/11/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My step-son was taken away from his birth mother at the age of 2, because she was in tied him to a ... A: you describe ADHD. All the medications you tried will work if used correctly. None you mentioned ... | ||
| horrible | 1/11/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I get terrible pain in my eye muscles and neck muscles. There are also cysts in my right eye. My eye ... A: What you are describing could be a reaction to either medications, however, I am not a medical ... | ||
| ADD and anger | 12/22/2010 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My daughter is nearly 12 and has been on medication for ADD for about a year and a half. The ... A: The question is whether she had this anger before medication or after. The first thing I would do is ... | ||
| adhd and meds | 12/15/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My daughter is 11, and was diagnosed with adhd in 2nd grade. She was a very hyper since she was a ... A: 95% of children will respond well to an optimal dose. Do not confuse the minor transient side ... | ||
| help me in the name of the lord | 12/9/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Ritalin causes terrible muscle pain down my neck and in my eye muscles and my doctor is ignoring me. ... A: After insulting me and talking rubbish do you actually think I would want to talk to you. Get advice ... | ||
| Dowsage of adderall/treatment | 12/9/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I been diagnosed with ADD for a while now ,but I just have recently been taking medication (Adderall ... A: If the dose is optimal within about 40 minutes the treatment starts working and lasts between 8 to ... | ||
| poor reading comprenshion | 11/14/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am in my mid 30's and was diagnosed with ADD about a year ago. I am currently on adderall, taking ... A: 98% of cases of ADHD who have problems with comprehension and memory have poor concentration needing ... | ||
| Ritalin Overload | 11/10/2010 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: why do all the long term side effect articles on ritalin I read state that those who feel addicted ... A: I don't have the answers to these questions, but even as a professional teacher, I think about the ... | ||
| Ritalin Overload | 11/9/2010 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: why do all the long term side effect articles on ritalin I read state that those who feel addicted ... A: I am not a doctor or a pharmacist, so I really don't know much about drugs and their long term ... | ||
| adhd and fits | 11/7/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I'm enquiring ABout adhd as my boyfriends daughter who is 6 yr old as just found out she got adhd ... A: Firstly, 10mg as a single dose of Ritalin only lasts 4 hours. When medication fades she is much ... | ||
| 17 year old and signs of ADD | 10/30/2010 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Over the last year, my "signs" of ADD are becoming worse to the point where I notice it now. I might ... A: Most of the things you describe are natural for those who have certain personality traits. There are ... | ||
| school wants to discontinue 504 plan | 10/25/2010 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: My son is a senior in high school. He has a 504 plan for ADD. He has had this since he was in 3rd ... A: The short answer is no. The process for changing a 504 plan is a 504 team meeting. It is not a ... | ||
| adhd symptoms | 10/20/2010 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I am in the process of getting my 8 year old daughter tested for ADHD. She has a very awkward ... A: Some of what you describe sounds a little like ADHD, like bouncing while watching TV and her talking ... | ||
| Ritalin & Epilem | 9/28/2010 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Can you please advise me as to what would happen if a child (young adult) is diagnosed with ADHD and ... A: It is possible to have both ADHD and Epilepsy. Ritalin if used alone will provoke the Epilesy. ... | ||
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