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Houston , TX
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Copper Grove Pediatrics
Houston , TX
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Board certified in Pediatrics since 1994
Adhd Houston physician and owner.
www.adhdhouston.com
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Pediatrics
Languages spoken
Arabic, English
Doctor Q&A
65 Answers
9 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A female asked:
Dr. Manaf Ahmadanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
No: Some children, especially girls, may have adhd without significant impulsivity or hyperactivity
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 30-year-old female asked:
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May be but..: A clearance from her cardiologist is needed. Careful monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure is required
59 viewsReviewed Jul 23, 2020
A 19-year-old male asked:
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IQ of 90 ?: I doubt that your IQ is 90 if you are an advanced reader. People can have ADHD and ASD. Check for LD also and get a formal evaluation for adhd
59 viewsReviewed Jul 26, 2020
A 25-year-old male asked:
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No but : A decent breakfast with protein is recommended when you take a stimulant.
Multiple smaller meals work well for many people.
59 viewsReviewed Jul 27, 2020
A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes and No: If the diagnosis is accurate, changing your medication can help. If your symptoms come when your morning dose wears off that could be handled by your ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Options : Many primary care physicians are very good at treating adhd. A psychiatrist is more qualified of course but psychiatric care is not always affordable ... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 26, 2020
A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: However, patients, especially children and teens, with excessive media and electronics usage are at higher risk for adhd and may not respond very well... Read More
59 viewsAnswered Jul 22, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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It depends : A lot is determined by genetics but young children should not take amphetamines as first line treatment
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 23-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Most patients do not show adequate progress with intuniv if used alone. Few do not tolerate stimulants and could benefit from non stimulants
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 36-year-old male asked:
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be: Be ready, learn as much as you can, a low blood
can be worse than a high blood sugar, ask questions.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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It depends : If the diagnosis is accurate and the child has significant impairment and other treatment modalities did help, a trial of medications is recommended
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 46-year-old member asked:
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Adhd is not autism : However, autistic kids are at higher risk for having adhd. Checking for autism is also recommended if there are signs of developmental delay or social... Read More
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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Usually not: However, mild ASD may be easier to handle than severe adhd
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 32-year-old male asked:
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Mostly clinical : The FDA cleared few tests to aid in the diagnosis of ADHD but this diagnosis is primarily a clinical one. Avoid spending thousands of dollars on an MR... Read More
65 viewsReviewed Jun 29, 2020
A 29-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Yes but make sure you really need clonidine
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 28-year-old male asked:
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Yes but..: Most patients with palpitations can take stimulants but a thorough cardiac evaluation that may include a holster monitor and an echocardiogram to rule... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 25, 2020
A 25-year-old male asked:
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Yes : However, some people do not tolerate 3 cups of coffee per day
59 viewsReviewed Jul 25, 2020
A 16-year-old female asked:
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Proper Care: It starts with an accurate diagnosis then paying attention to basic issues like sleep, diet, smoking and stress. A good treatment plan also includes m... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 35-year-old member asked:
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Meds are effective : If the diagnosis is accurate, most adhd patients will respond to medications.
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 48-year-old female asked:
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Very few : If adhd diagnosis is accurate and the conditions causes significant impairment, medications are recommended. Natural remedies are not enough for most ... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 25, 2020
A 41-year-old female asked:
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No: It does not treat adhd but it can reduce anxiety
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 31-year-old female asked:
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No simple answer : Mothers with mild or moderate adhd should not take stimulants if breast feeding, due to lack of definite data. Those with severe adhd should speak wit... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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No: However, a thorough medical exam is always needed
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: However, untreated adhd can cause poor performance at the job. If you take medications and are required to take a urine drug test make sure you notify... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yes : Guanfacine ER and Clonidine ER can help some patients
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 25-year-old male asked:
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Get checked : Stimulants do not change the size of the penis but problems with libido or erection require a follow up. Changing medications can help sometimes.
59 viewsReviewed Jul 25, 2020
A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There is no significant interactions between food and adderall, however, foods that contain large amounts of citric acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)... Read More
61 viewsAnswered Jul 15, 2020
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Other factors : Diagnosis needs to be accurate and that requires examination of your daily schedule and habits and screening for conditions that can come with adhd or... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 26, 2020
A 25-year-old member asked:
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No simple answer : Assuming that the diagnosis was accurate, most teens and adults will respond to adderall but that leaves 20-30% who do not respond or show significant... Read More
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 41-year-old member asked:
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You should not : Proper Diagnosis is essential before medications are considered.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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not sure: An abnormal TSH is a reason to treat if a repeat test confirms that is abnormal.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
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No it is not true: There is no specific Adhd meds for a specific type of adhd. However, some patients respond better to one Adhd medication than the other. Some patients... Read More
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 27-year-old female asked:
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No: You may consider a medication change if adderall IR leads to unwanted effects
60 viewsAnswered Jul 18, 2020
A 23-year-old male asked:
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Not sure : Strattera is not the best medicine to treat adhd but if it works well in your case you can get it with a coupon from good Rx for $ 32-70 a month depen... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 26, 2020
A 34-year-old male asked:
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No: You can diagnose adhd without the tests mentioned. MRI is not approved for adhd diagnosis. The FDA cleared few tests to aid in the diagnosis of adhd. ... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A female asked:
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No short answer : While many Adhd patients have a parent with adhd, some have no such history.
Having a parent with adhd increases your risk.
66 viewsAnswered Jun 26, 2020
A 47-year-old female asked:
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It depends : Excessive consumption of caffeine is not good for adhd and general health. People who take a lot of caffeine to stay alert or focused need medical att... Read More
59 viewsReviewed Jul 25, 2020
A 22-year-old male asked:
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not likely: See your doc if you bled a lot or your nose looks too swollen or 'crooked'.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily : Impulsive behavior and hyperactivity usually get better when you get older but inattention does not always get better, however, many patients, especia... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 28-year-old female asked:
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expand his diet: Avoid certain foods like eggs and sea food, and stay away from foods that are hard to chew and can cause choking. I was not sure if he is being breast... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Yes : Some adhd patients do not have significant attention problems
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yes : Sleep deprivation or restless sleep can worsen adhd symptoms
59 viewsAnswered Jul 23, 2020
A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Poor sleep or sleep apnea can produce symptoms similar to adhd but a patient may have both. It is crucial to normalize sleep to assess and treat adhd ... Read More
65 viewsReviewed Jun 30, 2020
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Get checked : Sometimes certain medications that are used for adhd can produce side effects. You also need a good medical exam
65 viewsAnswered Jun 27, 2020
A 42-year-old member asked:
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Tips : First, make sure you have an accurate diagnosis and take the right medication at the right dose. Having crash symptoms does not mean you do not have a... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Fair : If the diagnosis is made using standardized scales and information obtained from multiple sources, it is very likely to be accurate. Adding NEBA and/o... Read More
65 viewsAnswered Jun 28, 2020
A 17-year-old male asked:
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No: Depression is listed as a rare side effect of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), (lisdexamfetamine) however most clinicians are more concerned by the associa... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Tishreen Faculty of Medicine, Syria
Graduated 1989MD
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Oregon medical Association, Oregon ophthalmology Association, Portland Academy of Pediatrics, Oregon Pediatric Society
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