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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Have you taken him to a neuropsychiatrist? Or the behavioral specialists? He may need a different or additional med. He needs a thorough evaluation.
I remember being very over-reactive to others and to very minor issues. I was miserable inside. I was the same age.
It sounds like he is having seizure like events.
Sports medicine doctors who work with concussion often are more focused on getting an athlete back in the game. He needs more help than the sports doc can provide.
At his age, his brain and body are going through some serious changes, hormonally and else wise. He needs help getting through this time.
As nightnurse said, he needs time off from school. It will be much better for him to get better then catch up than to do mediocre work and be at risk for behavioral issues.
He may even benefit from a stay in a comprehensive rehab hospital/center with all of the disciplines of care. A team approach to his care may do wonders. The availability to quick acting meds may also be important.
I say this because I remember how volatile I was during this time. My family was moving from New Hampshire to San Jose with 6 kids including a 6 month old and a 30 month old. I was very close to going over the edge. I don't know how we all made it through that time. My mother has commented how my personality changed drastically. I was 12.
I hope you can find the help he needs.
My best to your whole family.
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Input needed please....! I requested a referral from the Dr he has been seeing to a neuropsychiatrist. When I got on the phone with the referred Dr.'s office, I found out the Dr. is actually a sport and performance neuropsychologist. After many questions to the front desk, the gal connected me with the Dr himself. I spent 15 min on the phone with him. I told him that I thought my son actually needed a neuropsychiatrist, as his injury/recovery is not sports related, and many medical issues seem to be involved. I said that I really didn't want to waste our or his time by starting with him if he was just going to need to refer us elsewhere. He told me that there really is no such thing as a neuropsychiatrist (??!!). He said that the neuropsychologists, like himself, would do a very time-consuming, detailed assessment, which is what is needed to find out where his issues are exactly. He said there really isn't a 'one-stop' fit. If an EEG and/or meds are needed, he would refer to a neurologist. If behavioral management needed, he would refer to a psychiatrist. Is this right?? My gut tells me that this Dr. is not the solution for him.