Question 1

add in adult male. what would be the best course of treatment or medicine?

Accepted Answer

Adult ADD: The first thing to do is get an actual diagnosis.  This requires an evaluation involving an exam, lab testing to rule out other causes of your symptoms and perhaps some questionnaires. You may be referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist to confirm the diagnosis and treatment or for treatment.  Your primary doctor may feel comfortable enough treating you, there are many options. So start there.

Question 2

good afternoon,

i am contacting you in regards to a concern in add treatment. ?

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ADD: We would be happy to try and answer your concern. Please give voice to that concern.

Question 3

best treatment for add?

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Medicine: I like Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) as this works well and quickly.

Question 4

how is treatment for add different than for adhd?

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ADHD: Depends on the symptoms, severity, age, duration, & how it interferes with daily functioning, but usually combination of psychotherapy & medications.

Question 5

fiance has add, where to get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrist: If you suspect that your fiance has attention deficit disorder (add) and he/she is currently not getting treatment, it would be useful to get an evaluation from a psychiatrist to determine if the symptoms are due to add and to evaluate whether there are other issues to address.  The most effective treatment for add is medication, while some types of therapies can assist.

Question 6

any advice for add(adults)? treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Give stimulants a try , fish oil, some herbal preparations seem to help check with your health food store.Get a good counselor to work on self understanding, structure and organization and self esteem.

Question 7

will my grades improve if i start my add treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends on you: Treatment for ADD may help concentration, but it can not guarantee improved grades. You will determine how well you do in school.

Question 8

which tested treatment for autistic children is the best?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Both age and behaviors may dictate what testing in necessary. Not all kids with developmental and social problems are autistic and not all autistic spectrum disorders need hours and hours of testing to clinch the diagnosis. Assuming you're talking about a child, start with a pediatrician with expertise in behavioral disorders and follow her/his advice.

Question 9

is there any really effective treatment of neuroblastoma in children?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Thankfully treatment of neuroblastoma has improved dramatically over the last decade. That is not to say that all children are curable; the outcome is greatly dependent on the risk stratification that your oncologist perform to tailor treatment. As expected children in the high risk group do not do as well as those in the low risk group.

Question 10

can you please suggest treatment for nephrotic syndromes in children?

Accepted Answer

Be Proactive: As the parent of a child with a complicated disease like nephrotic syndrome find the best pediatric nephrologist you can.  They are usually found at children's hospitals to confirm the diagnosis and initiate treatment, usually steroids.  There are many types of nephrotic syndrome so a good initial evaluation is important. See http://www.Nephcure.Org/nephrotic-syndrome-facts.

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