need help desperatly....

[samoangirl]

I HAVE A 9 YR OLD BOY WHO WAS DIAGNOSISED JAN. 2005 WITH SIMPLE/PARTIAL COMPLEX SEIZURES.  I WAS NOT GIVEN A WHOLE LOT OF DETAILS ON THIS DIAGNOSIS.  BUT HE IS ALSO ADHD.  MY THING IS, AND I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY ANSWERS BUT HE CONSTANTLY URINATES IN HIS SLEEP OR WHEREVER HE WANTS.  ITS LIKE HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO USE THE TOLIET UNLESS YOU STAND THERE BUT EVEN THEN IT DOESN'T GO IN THE TOLIET IT GOES ON THE WALLS, THE FLOOR WHATEVERS.  I HAVE ASKED DRS ABOUT THIS AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY LOGICAL EXPLINATION.  I CANNOT CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THIS HOME AND KEEP IT CLEAN WHEN IT CONTINOUSLY HAPPENS DAILY, ITS SO HARD TO GET THE SMELL OUT OF THE HOME.  NOT ONLY DOES HE DO THAT BUT DAMAGES PROPERTY THAT DOESN'T BELONG TO HIM.  I DON'T KNOW WHAT HE GETS OUT OF IT BUT IT HAPPENS DAILY WE GO AND FIX IT , REPLACE IT AND THEN IT DESTROYS IT AGAIN.  WE CAN'T AFFORD TO BE FIXING THINGS IN THE HOME THAT HE DESTROYS.  PLAYING WITH HIS POOP.  NOW THAT I HEARD FROM A DR BOYS HAVE A THING FOR PLAYING WITH THERE POOP. COME ON NOW.  PLEASE I NEED HELP, ANSWERS SOMETHING.  THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR FAR TO LONG AND IM STARTING TO LOSE IT.  NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO HELP,,ALL I GET WHEN I ASK FOR HELP IS CHILD PROCTECTION SERVICES. AND ALL THEY TELL ME IS, IF I CAN'T KEEP MY HOUSE CLEAN TO WHERE IT DOESN'T SMELL LIKE URIANE THEY WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO REMOVE MY KIDS.  NOW I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING., TALK TO MANY DRS WITH NOT SOLUTION.  PLEASE IAM BEGGING FOR HELP....IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

[melvinkathlene]

from having seizures myself, depending on where they are centralized can deffinatly effect behavior and social interaction and etc... They can get irritable, act out, emotional, and be child like. What may seem like ADHD which is over used may be the part of the brain that is effected, medicines may or may not work. I can only offer you to do a lot of research on the brain and type of seizure and what can happen when certain areas of the brain is damaged or effected. Treat the behavior with counseling intensive counseling and medication possibly. I would be deffinantly understanding but at the same time let him know the behavior is not appropriate.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

People who have ADHD have trouble paying attention not only at home but also at school or at work. They may be much more active and/or impulsive than what is usual for their age.  But they tend to need more structure and clearer expectations. Some children benefit from counseling or from structured therapy. Families may benefit from talking with a specialist in managing ADHD-related behavior and learning problems. Medicines for ADHD such as methylphenidate may help improve attention and concentration, and decrease impulsive and overactive behaviors. WIth regards to his urinating everywhere, talk to him about it and if does not follow, have him wear an adult diaper.  This link may be very helpful: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/118.html

Take care and keep us posted.