Klinefelter Syndrome

Posted By MG on July 01, 1998 at 14:00:50:







osted by Lawrence Barker on November 25, 1997 at 08:31:42:
>To whom it may concern:
>My son was diagnosed with Klinefelters Syndrome,in addition ADHD,
>Tourette's, OCD, ODD(oppsitional dafiant disorder)were born from this
>syndrome.Here is a list of Meds we are using or have tried with limited success.
>Ritalin 20mgSR,Depakote SPR 125mg,Luvox 100mg,Orap 2mg,Benztropine Mesylate
>1 mg,these are the meds he's on now. We have also used Tenex with good
>results for the Tourette's and Clonadine which was not so good.
>My question for you is have you seen any other child with all these symtoms (symptoms)
>and is there any other Meds that you have tried or heard of that we might
>try, as you can see my son has is very complex and his Pychiatrist is
>doing a great job,but I'm on a quest to find the best for my son and I hope
>>you will join me God knows we need all the help we can get. If more info
>is needed I will Fax it to you. Thanks and please Join me in my Quest!!!

Have you ever received answer to your question?  My son is also 47xxy and KS & A, an association for parents and individuals with KS, provides a lot of support.  To answer your question, yes, a number of boys experience these problems.  Unfortunately, even though this disorder is said to occur in as many as 1 in 500 males, it often goes undiagnosed at an early age because the symptoms may be subtle.  And unfortunately, infertility is thought to be the main outcome, when, in fact, studies show that many young boys and adolescents with this disorder have a lot in common--ADHD, LD, dsylexia, anxiety, OCD, to mention a few.  As very young children, they may have delayed speech, language, and mild hypotonia.  With good interventions, support, and proper educational planning, these boys can do quite well.  Many of the ones I have been in contact with have graduated from college and some have even gone on to grad school.  Like any other disorder, there is a wide spectrum.  The most unfortunate thing is that, unless there has been amnio or karyotyping at an early age, they often go undxed or misdiagnosed as ADD, PDD, Asperger, autistic, depressed, etc.  If professionals were a little more 'tuned in' to the symptoms, a lot of young men would get the medical, emotional, and educational support they need to succeed.  Those that get it, do quite well.
BTW, my son has also experienced some of the symptoms your son has and we are currently using ritalin, clonadine, and prozac in addition to his bimonthly injections of testosterone.  Counseling has also helped, particularly art therapy.  We also give him lots of one on one in tutoring.  He has made tremendous progress in the last 2 1/2 years.  He just turned 14.
MG