Dh gave our ds, with suspected ADHD some coca cola...

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...so he is still awake, talking at 100mph, having very creative ideas.

Any suggestions?

Poor kid! What are we going to do? He has his head in his hands, desperate to get to sleep but he can't.

Drink water, to flush it out. And wait, I'm afraid. Apparently alcohol can counteract it a bit, but by the time that's legal it will have worn off anyway! Have you tried carbs? I always need sugar when I'm over-caffeinated; eases the jitters which might be keeping him awake.

Thanks Leonie - he has had warm milk. We can't give him a bath because he had one last night and has eczema (sp?) I have given him a little massage with his cream to see if that would soothe him but it just tickled apparently. We have read to him and given him story cds to listen to. Poor dh feels really guilty now. He didn't know the tiny amount he gave him would cause such a reaction.

Go out for the evening and leave your DH to cope.
he needs to truly understand that you are not being silly when you tell him 'No Coke!'

keep the lights dim if Ds will allow a heavy blanket might help & a bit of a back massage with lavender oil helps my DS but any ole creme will do right now a warm drink of milk like leonie says my ds likes me to read whilst dropping off and he hates the light off but finds something light material wise over his head so cant see anything (like hes in hiding) a great comfort he spent weeks sayig to me mummy HELP me sleep please do something , slap DH lol that would make me feel better

I am so annoyed with him but haven't said a word because he is so annoyed with himself anyway. I have told him not to give it but he thought it was too small an amount to affect him.
I am off to find a heavy blanket and see if that helps him. I have also put him into the spare room to see if a change of bed breaks the "awake" cycle.
Thanks everyone - he looks so tired but he just can't drop off.

r3dh3d your post only appeared just now. Thank you. I will try a banana and cup of water.

The stuff is a nightmare isn't it. Your poor Ds I hope he comes down soon.

Dd1 was really badly affected by food and drink when she was younger[she was nearly dx'ed with ADHD at 9]

She self medicates with coke now, if she is really tired she drinks a can and then drives everyone bonkers. she is 22.

Is he ok? The only thing I can think of is taking him out for a drive if he is small enough for you to carry indoors? You could put the heating on with some soothing music and the movement of the car might help him nod off. Probably wouldn't take long if he's that tired.

It is quiet so far after a banana, glass of water, Bach's flower sleep drops, change of bed, heavy blanket and story CD on personal CD player. Fingers crossed. We are both too scared to go anywher near incase he has not quite settled yet.
Hopefully both dh and ds have learnt their lesson!
I hope there is some coke left as I suspect I will be needing it tomorrow to cope with the wee man woefully underslept as he will still get up at 4 or 5am!
Thanks everyone - hurrah for Mumsnet!