http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/461780/Advice-needed My son is 8 years old he was DX with ADD a little more than 1 year ago. He is on Vyvanse medication. Today he went to the doctor for his physical and his dad took him. Normally I take him. His dad called me yelling and upset because our son had a tantrum when he was going to get a shot and a finger stick. He started kicking and screaming which is not normal for him he hit the doctor and nurse and pulled a syringe out of his arm. Dangerous yes I know. I am a emotional wreck because I wasn't there with him and his dad said I am too nice I just don't know how to deal with that. Has anybody else gone through this is it normal, his dad thinks there is more wrong with him. I dont know if I make sense but I need some advice/suggestions examples etc. I feel alone I can only imagine how he felt. GreatSchools en-us angie197731 I feel your pain. I have a 9 year old daughter (and a 13 year old, too) that had to go to a children's hospital about 1 1/2 years ago ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/461780/Advice-needed?cpage=1#comment_491389 5100.491389 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:23:00 -0700 TeacherParent Dads who take on tasks they don't normally do can overreact to the things that happen. I'm assuming this never happened before - since your son has been on his ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/461780/Advice-needed?cpage=1#comment_461939 5100.461939 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:14 -0700 protectivemami Well, there are a couple things I would suggest. First, Vyvanse is a strong drug, and I got the impression that the doctors are a little pushy with their prescription ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/461780/Advice-needed?cpage=1#comment_461869 5100.461869 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:29:57 -0700 lockmama For your son's father to call you yelling because of your son's reaction seems childish. I am also surprised that he would say you are too nice since your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/461780/Advice-needed?cpage=1#comment_461841 5100.461841 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:52:42 -0700