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socalsummer said:
Overprotective mom=my fault... DS was prescribed medication for ADD (no formal diagnosis procedure) after I told dr that his teacher was disappointed that he wouldn't sit still in class in elementary school. They seemed to "slow him down" physically, but made him feel terrible and had no impact on academics. We filled them on and off for two years, and then just stopped right around that 13th bday.

Same with asthma. My daughter has horrible asthma, and I told the Drs that I thought he had it too. He's had prescriptions during high school, that he didn't take, but it was nice to have them around just "in case" in my mind for both kids. I decided that I ought to take him to the specialist to determine if he really had asthma at all...since he never took a daily, never used the emergency, and was never treated for an attack. The asthma specialist did spirometry and said his lungs functioned better than most other young men at his age and height. He gave DS results and a letter stating that he never had nor does he have asthma.....

I was hoping to submit as much documentation as possible prior to the review to avoid a DQ and that whole waiver process. Worried he can't get that done before the May deadline if he gets offered a spot off the waitlist. Thoughts? Insight?
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socalsummer said:
Overprotective mom=my fault... DS was prescribed medication for ADD (no formal diagnosis procedure) after I told dr that his teacher was disappointed that he wouldn't sit still in class in elementary school. They seemed to "slow him down" physically, but made him feel terrible and had no impact on academics. We filled them on and off for two years, and then just stopped right around that 13th bday.

Same with asthma. My daughter has horrible asthma, and I told the Drs that I thought he had it too. He's had prescriptions during high school, that he didn't take, but it was nice to have them around just "in case" in my mind for both kids. I decided that I ought to take him to the specialist to determine if he really had asthma at all...since he never took a daily, never used the emergency, and was never treated for an attack. The asthma specialist did spirometry and said his lungs functioned better than most other young men at his age and height. He gave DS results and a letter stating that he never had nor does he have asthma.....

I was hoping to submit as much documentation as possible prior to the review to avoid a DQ and that whole waiver process. Worried he can't get that done before the May deadline if he gets offered a spot off the waitlist. Thoughts? Insight?
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I can relate. We had a similar situation. DS was DQ'd for asthma because he had inhalers presribed as a precaution. I went ahead and got notes from his dr explaining it. I even got a note from his track coach stating he'd never seen him use an inhaler or have any breathing issues and I submitted these the dodmerb contact. Did it have an effect on the ultimate decision? I have no idea but it made me feel better to be proative and we did get the waiver. Good luck.
 
socalsummer said:
Overprotective mom=my fault... DS was prescribed medication for ADD (no formal diagnosis procedure) after I told dr that his teacher was disappointed that he wouldn't sit still in class in elementary school. They seemed to "slow him down" physically, but made him feel terrible and had no impact on academics. We filled them on and off for two years, and then just stopped right around that 13th bday.

Same with asthma. My daughter has horrible asthma, and I told the Drs that I thought he had it too. He's had prescriptions during high school, that he didn't take, but it was nice to have them around just "in case" in my mind for both kids. I decided that I ought to take him to the specialist to determine if he really had asthma at all...since he never took a daily, never used the emergency, and was never treated for an attack. The asthma specialist did spirometry and said his lungs functioned better than most other young men at his age and height. He gave DS results and a letter stating that he never had nor does he have asthma.....

I was hoping to submit as much documentation as possible prior to the review to avoid a DQ and that whole waiver process. Worried he can't get that done before the May deadline if he gets offered a spot off the waitlist. Thoughts? Insight?
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At USNH Naples, they felt it was good to go through the medical and prepare to submit as complete a record as possible, and not wait -- especially since our DS had been prescribed an inhaler (never used it). That thorough pre-DoDMRB screening is how we discovered our DS had a previously undiscovered heart condition.
 
ElsieKay said:
At USNH Naples, they felt it was good to go through the medical and prepare to submit as complete a record as possible, and not wait -- especially since our DS had been prescribed an inhaler (never used it). That thorough pre-DoDMRB screening is how we discovered our DS had a previously undiscovered heart condition.
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Morning! I have helped DS to collect letters and medical tests for the items that would DQ him from medical and educational professionals that know him. He is planning to submit these to DODMERB to add to the review of his file. We have a spirometry test from this month with an Asthma Allergy Specialist where he exceeded the standard- better lung capacity than most at his age and build. Dr wrote a note stating that he has never had, nor does he have asthma, and can pursue any career he chooses. I'm wondering if they'll need additional tests...should we get another? Trying to avoid a DQ because this is all so late in the game for DS.
 
socalsummer said:
Morning! I have helped DS to collect letters and medical tests for the items that would DQ him from medical and educational professionals that know him. He is planning to submit these to DODMERB to add to the review of his file. We have a spirometry test from this month with an Asthma Allergy Specialist where he exceeded the standard- better lung capacity than most at his age and build. Dr wrote a note stating that he has never had, nor does he have asthma, and can pursue any career he chooses. I'm wondering if they'll need additional tests...should we get another? Trying to avoid a DQ because this is all so late in the game for DS.
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I'm certainly not a medical professional but didn't want your question to get buried. Each applicant's case is unique - I'm going to tag @MullenLE here and see if maybe he could help you out. He'll likely tell you to have your DS (not you!) email him with more information so he can give your DS the most informative answer.
 
As a pediatrician on a very large base in the late 1970's I was inundated with children (mostly boys) deemed "hyperactive" by teachers. This time frame coincided with the aggressive introduction of Ritalin and the dumbing down of our education system to the lowest common denominator. Teachers were trained to go easy on children who answered 5 to 2+2 rather than traumatize their delicate psyches and to expect them to sit passively for 8 hours a day. Most of them were, probably 98%, in fact, very intelligent and extremely bored or dyslexic. But the system was not trained to challenge nor evaluate them appropriately. Parents were told to "get your child on Ritalin." I screamed loud and often to anyone who would listen (and many who did not want to listen) that labeling a child as hyperactive could haunt that child in the future and socalsummer's seems to prove that prediction. There are truly hyper kids, but that diagnosis should be made by a trained professional because of it's implications and the neurophysiological implications of the treatment.
 
Hockey10 said:
As a pediatrician on a very large base in the late 1970's I was inundated with children (mostly boys) deemed "hyperactive" by teachers. This time frame coincided with the aggressive introduction of Ritalin and the dumbing down of our education system to the lowest common denominator. Teachers were trained to go easy on children who answered 5 to 2+2 rather than traumatize their delicate psyches and to expect them to sit passively for 8 hours a day. Most of them were, probably 98%, in fact, very intelligent and extremely bored or dyslexic. But the system was not trained to challenge nor evaluate them appropriately. Parents were told to "get your child on Ritalin." I screamed loud and often to anyone who would listen (and many who did not want to listen) that labeling a child as hyperactive could haunt that child in the future and socalsummer's seems to prove that prediction. There are truly hyper kids, but that diagnosis should be made by a trained professional because of it's implications and the neurophysiological implications of the treatment.
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Heh. I was that 70s bored, hyperactive and mildly dyslexic boy. My parents fought Ritalin early and often. After talking to a pediatrician I ended up drinking a lot of coffee in third grade to take the edge off. As a mid stimulant it was somewhat effective in dispelling the derangement, but honestly I was a mess for a few years in there. As my own son said about his grade school years, "Why did you even bother trying to teach me anything?" We're waiting for the youngest brother to grow through this now.

Sorry about following the derail. Carry on.
 
Hockey10 said:
As a pediatrician on a very large base in the late 1970's I was inundated with children (mostly boys) deemed "hyperactive" by teachers. This time frame coincided with the aggressive introduction of Ritalin and the dumbing down of our education system to the lowest common denominator. Teachers were trained to go easy on children who answered 5 to 2+2 rather than traumatize their delicate psyches and to expect them to sit passively for 8 hours a day. Most of them were, probably 98%, in fact, very intelligent and extremely bored or dyslexic. But the system was not trained to challenge nor evaluate them appropriately. Parents were told to "get your child on Ritalin." I screamed loud and often to anyone who would listen (and many who did not want to listen) that labeling a child as hyperactive could haunt that child in the future and socalsummer's seems to prove that prediction. There are truly hyper kids, but that diagnosis should be made by a trained professional because of it's implications and the neurophysiological implications of the treatment.
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My DS had one of those female teachers for 3rd grade who didn't do well with boys. In fact, she had her class arranged in rows, and they were required to sit and listen to her talk. Even better- punishment for not holding still was the loss of recess. She told me he needed to be medicated. So I told the doctor, and he prescribed medicine...we didn't go through any formal diagnosis. We tried it on and off through that year, but eventually just stopped. He's never had any problem after her with a teacher and never any academic struggle either. Lesson learned.
 
Hi! Our internet cut out (mobile hotspot only) 3/4 way through the AEP. They said they would be posting a taping, but I can't find it anywhere. Anyone? TYIA
 
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