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OT - appetite stimulant for a 7 yo?
"Cheri Stryker" wrote in message
... He's currently taking concerta for ADHD, so I figure that's part of the problem. Any suggestions on how to make him feel a bit more hungry? My nephew took this, and my sister had a little luck in coaxing breakfast and a late dinner - i.e. just before he took the tablet, and as it was wearing off. He couldn't eat snacks or lunch though, just not hungry. He is extremely skinny, so she tried to ensure he had high fat/carbs, hoping to get some calories into him (eg a baked potato with full-fat cheese and real butter or full-fat milkshakes made with fruit and ice-cream). Experiment around the time issue, he might have some periods where he will eat when the medication is wearing off in the evening. Sorry that isn't amazingly helpful, Donna |
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OT - appetite stimulant for a 7 yo?
aldee wrote:
My nephew took this, and my sister had a little luck in coaxing breakfast and a late dinner - i.e. just before he took the tablet, and as it was wearing off. He couldn't eat snacks or lunch though, just not hungry. He is extremely skinny, so she tried to ensure he had high fat/carbs, hoping to get some calories into him (eg a baked potato with full-fat cheese and real butter or full-fat milkshakes made with fruit and ice-cream). Experiment around the time issue, he might have some periods where he will eat when the medication is wearing off in the evening. Sorry that isn't amazingly helpful, It's helpful just to hear that others have dealt with the same problem. I'm definitely going to start on the more high-calorie foods, but try to get away from candy, etc. at the same time, since that's all he ever wants... -- Cheri Stryker mom to DS1 - 7 yrs, and DS2 - 3.5 months Check out my new breastfeeding T-shirts on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/dancingbones |
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