Experience with Attends Vitamins for ADHD?!
Question:
Experience with Attends Vitamins for ADHD?
My 11 yo son is ADHD. His weight has not increased and has actually decreased this year by 4 pounds. Blaming it on Concerta, his Dr. changed him to Daytrana patches which do not go through the stomach, but enter the system through the skin- possibly helping the appetite problem. I researched about Attend Vitamins and finally out of desperation bought their 3 pack which he has been taking for 2 weeks now. Has anyone else had experience/results/disapointme... or anything to offer regarding a natural approach to this problem?
Answers:
Has your son been tested for Celiac Disease? This can cause weight loss and brain dysfunction. This common condition is rarely diagnosed and could explain all of your son's problems.
Your son's weight loss MUST be explained, that is, the doctor must find its cause. Unexplained weight loss (especially in a child) must always be 'explained'. It would be best if the doctor would also find the CAUSE of your son's ADHD symptoms (rather than blindly trying to mask the symptoms with dangerous drugs).
Ask your doctor to test your son for Celiac Disease. If he/she refuses, demand a referral to a Celiac specialist. The quality of your son's life is as stake.
Best wishes and good luck.
P.S. Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine. This leads to malabsorption of nutrients and hyperabsorption of toxins, bacteria, etc. This results in an individually unique complex of nutrient deficiencies and 'poisoning' toxicities.
CD is caused by an allergic reaction to the proteins in wheat, rye and barley called glutens and gliadins. CD occurs in 1 person in every 100, yet in the U.S. is only diagnosed at a rate of 1/3500. Thus, 97% of patients with this devastating condition never get diagnosed! The reason for this gross failure in diagnosis is that there is no drug treatment for CD. The only treatment is absolute avoidance of glutens/gliadins in the diet. Thus, this is a 'dietary' disease and requires 'dietary' treatment. Even today, most medical doctors receive NO training in nutrition. Consequently (and sadly), most doctors know little to nothing about CD and how to treat it (including many gastroenterologists!).