Putting stuff in mouth

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Hi,

Our five-year-old son used to constantly put small objects into his

mouth.

When we began the protocol two years ago he stopped.

In about February or March of this year he began again and it has

become a major distraction both at home and preschool.

The other day I took him to the playground and found him with a small

piece of a broken beer bottle in his mouth.

Any ideas what could be causing this??? I thought this was a stage we

had long passed ...

Dave

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Hi Dave,

Have you recently changed anti viral meds or going through any viral kill

off? The reason I ask is that my son was never oral in terms of behaviour.

However each time we change the anti-viral medication, he goes through a

terrible bout of chewing. He will put ANYTHING in his mouth to gnaw. The

last time, in the fall, he was chewing the collar or sleeve of his shirts.

When I showed him the whole he had made and explained that he ruined his

brand new sweater, and asked if he could stop, he ran into his bedroom and

returned with a pillow to chew. It seemed to me that his teeth were

hurting, or he needed that pressure for some reason, perhaps there was an

odd taste in his mouth. He was never able to articulate the need, but I am

sure that was the root of the behaviour. Each time when I think that I am

at the end of my rope with the behaviour, it seems to stop as quickly as it

started. I actually contemplated baby chew toys last time but it resolved

before I could get to the drug store to buy any. I wonder if you can offer

him something to keep in his mouth to satisfy the urge to suck, chew or

whatever it is that he is getting from stray objects????

Good luck. I know it is a frustrating and obviously dangerous situation

that you are dealing with.

Warmest regards,

Lori

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From: kevbaby99 [mailto:dnaylor99@...]

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Subject: Putting stuff in mouth

Hi,

Our five-year-old son used to constantly put small objects into his

mouth.

When we began the protocol two years ago he stopped.

In about February or March of this year he began again and it has

become a major distraction both at home and preschool.

The other day I took him to the playground and found him with a small

piece of a broken beer bottle in his mouth.

Any ideas what could be causing this??? I thought this was a stage we

had long passed ...

Dave

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dave,

We saw an increase in " testing " objects with the mouth also after about 2

years on the protocol, though our son was not a great " mouther " in earlier

years.

An explanation might be that as a child begins to improve that they will

start to test things again using their developed senses - taste, touch and

smell - the mouth combines all three. Your son may have gone back to " where

he left off " .

Putting stuff in mouth

Hi,

Our five-year-old son used to constantly put small objects into his

mouth.

When we began the protocol two years ago he stopped.

In about February or March of this year he began again and it has

become a major distraction both at home and preschool.

The other day I took him to the playground and found him with a small

piece of a broken beer bottle in his mouth.

Any ideas what could be causing this??? I thought this was a stage we

had long passed ...

Dave

Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

the original author(s), and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

opinion of the Research Institute.

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Pika is what drs call this. I would try some trace minerals from www.vitacost.com  I have used the super concentrated mineral drops and also the Fulvic mineral complex. They both taste fine but store in fridge. I have a friend who ate dirt when pregnant and that is what the dr told her she needed and apparently isn't that uncommon. The D3 shortage may be affecting her digestion. She may also benefit from magnesium to support her enzymes or mega digestive enzymes if she isn't digesting well.  Best of luck. Trace mineral shortages are linked to many different common ailments that cause much grief and disease. That is why farmers spend a dollar a week to keep their herds from having common human ailments. We would be wise to do the same. Pam

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 5:58 PM, A. <rubyrain11@...> wrote:

 

My seven year old who has Hypothyroidism,

whom I have been treating with Iodine for 1-2 yrs.

puts everything in her mouth & likes chewing

on toys, erasers, fabric etc.

Of course baby's grow out of that but she hasn't.

My NLD group (Non-Verbal Learning Disability) group

gave the advice that I s/ either put her on drugs,

(which I won't) or that she has a mineral imbalance/deficiency.

She did test severely deficient in Vitamin D but that is the only

thing I have tested her for thus far.

Anyone know any more about this?

Thanks,

Ali

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You may want to join some of the where parents are treating their non verbal children with various biomdical interventions. Lots of great info to learn. Biomedheads@groups or @groups It could be a zinc deficiency. Often when zinc is low copper is high. Do you have a DAN doctor? and Neubrander are in Edison, NJ and are very good.

From: A. <rubyrain11@...>Subject: Putting stuff in mouthiodine Date: Monday, November 29, 2010, 8:58 PM

My seven year old who has Hypothyroidism,whom I have been treating with Iodine for 1-2 yrs.puts everything in her mouth & likes chewingon toys, erasers, fabric etc.Of course baby's grow out of that but she hasn't.My NLD group (Non-Verbal Learning Disability) groupgave the advice that I s/ either put her on drugs,(which I won't) or that she has a mineral imbalance/deficiency.She did test severely deficient in Vitamin D but that is the onlything I have tested her for thus far.Anyone know any more about this?Thanks,Ali

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I just ordered it. Thanks.AliOn Nov 30, 2010, at 12:31 AM, Baker wrote:I like this product:http://www.vitacost.com/-Gillham-Natural-Vitality-Natural-Life-Minerals-UnsweetenedBecause it is unsweetened yet tastes delicious, unlike many of the trace mineral liquid products.-->I found many products that say they have trace minerals.>>Can you suggest a good brand?>>Many Thanks.>Ali>On Nov 29, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Pamela Valley wrote:>>>Pika is what drs call this. I would try some trace minerals from >><http://www.vitacost.com>www.vitacost.com I have used the super >>concentrated mineral drops and also the Fulvic mineral complex. They both >>taste fine but store in fridge. I have a friend who ate dirt when >>pregnant and that is what the dr told her she needed and apparently isn't >>that uncommon. The D3 shortage may be affecting her digestion. She may >>also benefit from magnesium to support her enzymes or mega digestive >>enzymes if she isn't digesting well. Best of luck. Trace mineral >>shortages are linked to many different common ailments that cause much >>grief and disease. That is why farmers spend a dollar a week to keep >>their herds from having common human ailments. We would be wise to do the >>same. Pam~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~--A.J. Muste

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There is a whole range of biomed practitioners. Some are MDs & some are naturopaths or alternative practitioners. You need to find one who thinks the way you do. The thing that links them is their view that autism ( & related disorders) are treatable, & are caused or exacerbated by environmental toxins, poor nutrition, etc.AnneOn Nov 30, 2010, at 6:04 PM, Alison Trotta-Marshall wrote: Thanks.We just started the zinc.The link didn't work.But is a Bio med Doc a western doc. or alternative doc?Thanks,AliOn Nov 29, 2010, at 9:45 PM, Toni Marie Lombardo wrote:I agree with the zinc recommendation. My son is/was a big mouther (he is ADHD with some autistic traits) but this mostly disappeared with zinc supp. I noticed him doing it again. This was after he'd been off zinc for about two weeks. His levels are "normal" but obviously he needs it.DAN! doctors are those using biomedical treatments for autism and adhd and other related disorders (like PDD-NOS, sensory disorders, etc)I would try zinc for now before adding a group of minerals. Some kids get too high in copper or iron, and that's not so good!Here is a supp guide I use from Dr. R.http://www.icdrc.org/documents/Rossignol%20simplified%20biomed%20autism%20file%202009.pdf-- Toni------Mind like a steel trap...Rusty and illegal in 37 states.