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Friday, December 10, 2010

Medication changes.....

Jymani has been taking "Methylin" (Ridilyn) for his behaviors, but it is short acting and the rebound period has posed as more of a problem than without the medication.  Yesterday we met with his pediatrician again and we have switched to the patch, which releases a small dose over a period of 9 hours.  Today is our first day using the patch and I hope we find that it is effective.  We started at 10mg, which is significantly less than he was receiving in the pill form. (He was at 20 mg 3x/day).  Jymani will also see his Neurologist again to determine weaning off the Topamax.  Jymani also will see a new Oncologist/Hemotologist to determine continued treatment for his OMS.  It is very possible that the behaviors are due to the OMS and not ADHD or both.  We shall soon find out!  Please continue to keep Jymani in your prayers as he continues his battle with OMS & Epilepsy. Thank You!!