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<blockquote data-quote="tictoc" data-source="post: 334198" data-attributes="member: 7916"><p>Hi,</p><p>I also have a son with Tourette's Syndrome, ADHD, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and with serious mood issues. We are moving slowly toward an early onset bipolar disorder diagnosis. </p><p> </p><p>I also would suggest a second opinion. It sounds like you have tried a lot of medications and therapy and that things are still getting worse. </p><p> </p><p>Have you ever tried clonidine or Tenex for the ADHD? Both also help with tics. My son uses the clonidine patch and it has helped him a lot. His tics are very mild now and his picking (fingers and feet) has also decreased significantly. We have also seen an improvement in his ADHD, though I think now that we are going to have to work on his mood issues before we can do more with the ADHD.</p><p> </p><p>The absolute worst we ever saw with the anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was on a brief trial of Focalin XR. </p><p> </p><p>I always recommend the book, "Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids," by Timothy Wilens. It has some good information about medication combinations for Tourette's Syndrome.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tictoc, post: 334198, member: 7916"] Hi, I also have a son with Tourette's Syndrome, ADHD, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and with serious mood issues. We are moving slowly toward an early onset bipolar disorder diagnosis. I also would suggest a second opinion. It sounds like you have tried a lot of medications and therapy and that things are still getting worse. Have you ever tried clonidine or Tenex for the ADHD? Both also help with tics. My son uses the clonidine patch and it has helped him a lot. His tics are very mild now and his picking (fingers and feet) has also decreased significantly. We have also seen an improvement in his ADHD, though I think now that we are going to have to work on his mood issues before we can do more with the ADHD. The absolute worst we ever saw with the anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was on a brief trial of Focalin XR. I always recommend the book, "Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids," by Timothy Wilens. It has some good information about medication combinations for Tourette's Syndrome. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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