A pressing fact regarding ADHD and the thyroid

A pressing fact regarding ADHD and the thyroid

I cannot emphasize enough how superior a comprehensive test can be to find the cause of inattention, hyperactivity and mood swings. ADHD has been misdiagnosed and overdiagnosed for so long that prescription medications are accepted as normal for a large percentage of children. Giving three years of amphetamine and antidepressant medication for ADHD is off-putting when they actually don't need it.

How terrible if your child is on ADHD medications like amphetamines when they could actually have hyperthyroidism. ADHD and the thyroid (a disease or imbalance) can have similar symptoms. One of the earliest symptoms of a thyroid problem is hyperactivity and nervousness, forgetfulness and inattention. In the International Society for Psychoneuroendocrinology (ISPNE) a report was published by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Peter Hauser, Professor of Psychiatry, and Dr. Bruce Weintraub, professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, published. Finding a positive association between increased levels of certain thyroid hormones and the association with ADHD such as symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity.

So if your child seems to have symptoms that are common with ADHD, but a doctor says, "No, they don't have the disorder," you need to investigate for thyroid hormone resistance, which can be detected through blood tests. You will be prescribed the correct medication that will correct the condition.

If your child does indeed have ADHD and does not have a thyroid problem, there are other alternatives besides prescription medication. Many parents are trying alternatives such as unprocessed foods, no artificial ingredients, and supplements specifically designed for ADHD, which have been shown to work as well as Ritalin in some cases.

Inspired by Rebecca Theresa Shelly