[OhKay]

I hope everything will turn out okay with Will as well. Maybe he is just having a little trouble from postnasal drip because of allergies…?

[bizi]

I hope that things go well for all of your family today.
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

[Dmom3005]

Doctor thinks he has developed a tic that is causing part of it.

That after he does it for a while. It causes him to have a little trouble
breathing.

Donna

[OhKay]

I'm sorry to hear that Donna. I wish it was something easier for Will to deal with

[Dmom3005]

I think that it will not be as hard to deal with as time goes on. We just
need to understand why he is doing what he does. I also think when
it starts if we send him for a run around the house outside. Or go for a walk we can get him off what is happening. He can use the exercise anyway.

I have seen much worse tics. So if they don't change or get worse I think
he and we can handle them.

Derrick's chapter of Best Buddies at Purdue got I believe 3 or 4 awards
yesterday at the friendship walk. They were really surprised, I guess
the sponsor knew they had a chance for one of the awards but the
rest were a big surprise. They really enjoyed the walk a lot better
this year. And so technically did I, except the fact it was harder to locate
places to sit without getting in the way.

But Derrick and his buddy had a great time.

Donna

[bizi]

That is so wonderful donna!
((((HUGS))))
bizi

[OhKay]

Donna,

It's I love the attitude you have and how you approach every challenge. Your family, friends, and job are lucky to have you

I'm so glad that you think Will's new tic will be manageable. Sending him for a run when it happens makes a lot of sense to me.

I'm glad to hear that the run went well and that Derrick had a good time.


Kay

[bizi]

donna, do they think that the tic is from some of the meds that he takes?
just curious.
bizi

[Dmom3005]

Bizi

Honestly they don't know. But the fact that he has been on these two meds
for about 2 years at least tells me I don't think so. But we are going to
switch to vyvanse which is a lot like Adderall. Which worked very well for
his dad Devin. I was leary to raise the concerta any higher so when he suggested that we switch I thought it a good idea. I've known for
about 3 months his dosage either was being raised or he was going to
change it. The old dosage just isn't working now.

But I think its going to be this summer more, because they are out for
the summer on May 20th. And I'm pretty sure he has enough meds till
then. And I'd rather someone be watching the change in the meds for
him.

Donna

[Dmom3005]

Wow, things have really been off for Derrick with his roommate, but we have
done everything I can think of to make it work. Tonight was the last straw.

We just went in about 9:30 to 10pm to pick Derrick up after he called and
let me know that he didn't feel safe anymore. While he was gone last night
to his provider's who takes him to the dentist, which he went this morning.

One or more of his roommates friends got into his room, which was locked.
And threw all his sheets and blankets on the floor. And slept as far as we
know on the bed. Seems, his roommate has had at least two or more
friends staying with them since Sunday night. Two that are homeless from
what Derrick understands. Tonight when we got there 5 or 6 people
were in the apartment, one of which people that live in the 4 apartment area
say has been banned from being there.

So we will be moving Derrick out as soon as we can. And will be looking
into getting him a one bedroom apartment. It will take a while. So he
will either stay with his provider or us till then. We had already been
working on a rent assistance one bedroom for him. Now really hoping
its going to work out. Even if its August like his original contract would
have been.

I'm a nervous wreck right now.

Donna