Comments on: Find The Genius On The Radio http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Peter http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-47662 Peter Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:07:28 +0000 http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/#comment-47662 Dr. Handelman, I am aware of doctors being reluctant to hand out medical advice online, but I am an adult who was recently diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive type at 33 years of age. It's something I've struggled with my entire life. But, I'm dissappointed to find that no medicine works for me. I've been official diagnosed and I've seen a reputable psychiatris as well as psychologist. I've tried Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera, Focalin, and Wellbutrin. But, all of these, even at very low doses causes all kinds of emotional side-effects as well as increased heart-rate in some. Strattera works the best, but here's what it does to me without fail: it becomes a powerful anti-anxiety drug 1.5-2 hours after very first dose. It raises heart rate 20-25bpm. I don't have heart conditions. I do have acid reflux and high cholesterol. 3 days ago I realized I may be getting an interaction between these drugs and Advair. I have yet to prove this connection, but getting off Advair I feel so much more relaxed. I've emailed a doctor, Dr. Charles Parker. But, I've exhausted his free help. Now, off of Advair, my ADHD is a little worse, but it seems there is nothing I can do about it. Since you're so passionate about helping ADHD people would you mind thinking about this an emailing me? I want to go back to school and finish my Ph. D. but I had problems focusing and motivating myself on a daily basis when I was going through the program. Thanks. Dr. Handelman,

I am aware of doctors being reluctant to hand out medical advice online, but I am an adult who was recently diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive type at 33 years of age. It’s something I’ve struggled with my entire life. But, I’m dissappointed to find that no medicine works for me. I’ve been official diagnosed and I’ve seen a reputable psychiatris as well as psychologist. I’ve tried Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera, Focalin, and Wellbutrin. But, all of these, even at very low doses causes all kinds of emotional side-effects as well as increased heart-rate in some. Strattera works the best, but here’s what it does to me without fail: it becomes a powerful anti-anxiety drug 1.5-2 hours after very first dose. It raises heart rate 20-25bpm. I don’t have heart conditions. I do have acid reflux and high cholesterol. 3 days ago I realized I may be getting an interaction between these drugs and Advair. I have yet to prove this connection, but getting off Advair I feel so much more relaxed. I’ve emailed a doctor, Dr. Charles Parker. But, I’ve exhausted his free help. Now, off of Advair, my ADHD is a little worse, but it seems there is nothing I can do about it. Since you’re so passionate about helping ADHD people would you mind thinking about this an emailing me? I want to go back to school and finish my Ph. D. but I had problems focusing and motivating myself on a daily basis when I was going through the program. Thanks.

]]> By: Jennifer Covello http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-47502 Jennifer Covello Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:37:43 +0000 http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/#comment-47502 Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Handelman.... when I read your report, my eyes filled with tears. I have long said that ADHD was not a deficit, but rather a gift and have read a number of books that support this. Unfortunately, doctors and teachers do not always see it the same way, but I feel with your report and future information, that this will begin to change the way people think about this. These children have been sent to us as gifts.... we just haven't recognized it yet. Thank you and God bless you in your work! Dr. Hallowell and Dr. Handelman…. when I read your report, my eyes filled with tears. I have long said that ADHD was not a deficit, but rather a gift and have read a number of books that support this. Unfortunately, doctors and teachers do not always see it the same way, but I feel with your report and future information, that this will begin to change the way people think about this. These children have been sent to us as gifts…. we just haven’t recognized it yet.
Thank you and God bless you in your work!

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-47415 Dr. Kenny Handelman Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:00:54 +0000 http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/#comment-47415 Whitney - That sounds great - I'd love to participate! (i've emailed you personally to see if we can set it up). Dr. Kenny p.s. Do you want to help to get the message out too? Whitney –
That sounds great – I’d love to participate!
(i’ve emailed you personally to see if we can set it up).
Dr. Kenny
p.s. Do you want to help to get the message out too?

]]> By: Whitney Hoffman http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/comment-page-1/#comment-47414 Whitney Hoffman Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:49:36 +0000 http://www.addadhdblog.com/find-the-genius-on-the-radio/#comment-47414 Dear Dr. Handelman- I would like to invite you to be a guest on the LD Podcast- a podcast all about learning and learning disabilities. I have interviewed people like Sally Smith, founder of the Lab Schoo, Rick LaVoie, and Dr. Bob Brooks, to name a few. If you're interested, please contact me at www.ldpodcast.com . Thank you so much! Whitney Hoffman Dear Dr. Handelman-

I would like to invite you to be a guest on the LD Podcast- a podcast all about learning and learning disabilities. I have interviewed people like Sally Smith, founder of the Lab Schoo, Rick LaVoie, and Dr. Bob Brooks, to name a few. If you’re interested, please contact me at http://www.ldpodcast.com .

Thank you so much!

Whitney Hoffman

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