UPDATE: I got an appointment for TOMORROW!! What type of doctor would be the best to see?

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 09, 2006 06:31 PM

UPDATE: I got an appointment for TOMORROW!! What type of doctor would be the best to see?

Update: I called LIJs pediatric neurolgy unit and said I dont care who I see or where but I need the next available appointment and they said someone cancelled and theres an opening for tomorrow!!! Thank God!! Now I hope this doctor works with me.

Im going to call a behaviorist now too.

I honestly have no idea - when it comes to Gabe - who do I see?

I am switching pediatricians - they are no help - I dont need a referral to go to a specialist or anything.

Ive been getting many helpful FMs but everyones telling me to see a different type of doctor.

Any idea on who would be the best to start with?

I believe my son has tueretts and ADHD for those of you who dont know. His behavior is getting so bad I just want to break down :( Today along with MANY other things he poured milk on the dogs again. He corners them, he kicks them :( I dont know why he does this!! Ive been trying to spend so much alone time with him. Just this week along with other things I took him to the movies, restaurant, Toys R Us, ecology center and a playground. Im exhausted but I give as much attention as possible to him.

Hes just acting out so bad :( and his tics have gotten so much worse :( I need to call someone tomorrow.

Behaviorist? Psychologist? Psychiatrist? Neurologist? WHO!??

Sorry - Im just having a really hard time today

MichLiz213 Posted: Jul 09, 2006 10:47 PM

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My brother is high functioning autistic and has tourette's (he's 16). My mom takes him to a neurologist. I'm not sure if she sees a pediatric neurologist (or if such a thing exists?), but if you want I'll get the name from her.

HTH. Sorry that's you're going through this....

Also, just as an aside, my middle brother (22 now) developed a twitch just after my youngest brother was born. Could he be getting jealous of the new baby coming along and just isn't sure how to express it?

ssdbk Posted: Jul 09, 2006 10:57 PM

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If it were my kid I might take him to a new pediatrician for ideas. I would definitely take him to a neurologist or a psychiatrist for at least one visit each. Each specialist may have a different idea about what is happening, so that's the reason I would try more than one specialist. I would try the neurologist b/c I believe that is ultimately who will have some answers. I would try the psychiatrist b/c of the links that have been found between tics and obsessive compulsive disorder (and tourette's). I think that OCD in children is overlooked, as parents conclude that it's something else. There used to be a a great special about kids with these symptoms on HBO on demand. I don't know if it is still on.

Goldi1021 Posted: Jul 09, 2006 11:17 PM

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You have FM.

sophie78 Posted: Jul 09, 2006 11:19 PM

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You honestly should see all of them! A psychologist will help you deal with the emotional effects, a neurologist will help you determine the cause, and a psychiatrist for meds.

prunepie Posted: Jul 09, 2006 11:50 PM

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i think a team of experts is the best from what i have heard. just like you may have a family gp..then you have a dermatologist..then a foot doc... i think a team of people working as a unit is often the best for all of us.

yups thats what the show was i saw..about ocd and tourette's...might be intersting to watch.

best wishes

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 10, 2006 04:36 AM

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thanks everyone. we have been to a pediatric neurologist at LIJ. It takes MONTHS to get an appointment

Mandyin2007 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 12:38 PM

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My sister goes to a nuerologist. I hope everything works out and please keep us posted!

Blu-ize Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:15 PM

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Amy-the symptoms may be worse because of the new baby coming.

But I would start with your regular doc. If you don't have one you like get a new one.

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:26 PM

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been there, done that. They referred me to a neurologist. I have an appointment tomorrow.

FallBride05 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 01:54 PM

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Amy - sent you FM

My sister just started her fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at LIJ.

sr081906 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 09:17 PM

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Posted by N.Y.bride

been there, done that. They referred me to a neurologist. I have an appointment tomorrow.

Good! I did not see your post until. Yes, you need to see a neurologist and go from there.

ETA: We have to assume that baby boy has decided to hang on for a bit.