u/doetinger

My 11 yr started the injections 3 months ago for cold urticaria; he would get hives anytime it was colder than 70 degrees. We live in Seattle, it is rarely over 70 degrees Fahrenheit. (Currently 56) And if he got too hot he would have a severe asthma attack. Xolair has majorly improved all of that, he's not has any asthma attacks and very few hives since starting. The trouble is that there's screaming and crying every time. The insurance never approved in office injections so we've always done them at home. His report is that the injections are very painful. We let them warm up to body temp and do them in the abdomen. Is there anything else that will help?

My son is 11, at the end of his 5th grade yr. He was diagnosed at age 5 with ADHD combined. We've tried several different stimulants to help with focus but they all make him twitchy. He's on guanfacine 4mg to help him control his body and clonidine .03mg at bedtime for sleep. What non-stimulants have others found helpful for focus? He works with a great psychiatrist but I like to come armed with information.