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Meds...how Do You Get Your Kiddos To Take?? Help!

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Menomonie, WI

This is my first post, so thanks in advance.

My 9 (almost 10) yo daughter is autistic, has ADHD, SPD, ODD, anxiety, and bladder dysfunction to name a few. I hate listing out her "labels" because that is not who she is; however, because of all of these, she has difficulty making sure to drink enough through the day AND does not use the bathroom properly...holds until too late and also wears pullups at night. She gets frequent UTIs (no structural issues have been found) and still needs liquid… read more

July 22, 2019
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you CMart. The Vyvanse doesn't seem to be the problem because she just won't go and doesn't drink enough to have to go; however, I appreciate the information as I have never taken it but now if she complains of that or we have increased urinary sxs I can check into that.

July 23, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Vyvanse made me feel my blood flowing through every vein. It also made me feel like I had to pee constantly. An antsy body with a focused mind was awful. I know it’s different for everyone but if a child has body sensory issue vyvanse can be rough.

July 22, 2019

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