Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 Dear Dr Steiner Thanks so much for this reply about my concerns of EBV virus during the fourth month of pregnancy in my autistic son. As you may or may not know, I also have another child with autism, though expressed in a higher functioning category, with no metabolic (known) problems or seizures. I will try to look up the abstracts you sent me if at all possible. Here is my theory about my . I believe that this infection was a rather paramount infection in his etiology. Is it any wonder why I question now why he seems to have an " energy metabolism " problem, when you get MONO this is the first thing it drains-energy? But to be more sysinct, I believe also that a number of things led him to autism of which I will also adress, but primarily, you may be interested in this little tidbit. On the CAN foundation site, (cure autism now- specifically - http://www.canfoundation.org/autoimmunity_antibodies.html ) In one paragraph as you will read there is this reference : " <Money, et al, originally investigated the relationship of autism and autoimmune disorder in an individual family " . ( They hypothosized that antibodies to various CNS proteins could be responsible for autism. Your own Gene Stubbs at OHSU also hypothosized that a relative t cell deficiency is present.). Also to note, becuase I know Kathy Henley who is a research assistant, I investigated the C4b anulle problem that my family has, bingo, has NO complement on HLA typing for C4b (I also tested my daughter, also BINGO). You may retrieve his records to that account. Anyways, pop down a little further to read " some viruses such as measels, flu and epstein barr have been shown to have proteins homologous to portions of MBP. These interfere with MYELINATION in the brain. Transport to another idea, in which I have done the myeline antibody test, BINGO, antibodies to myelin. Am I hearing per these abstacts that Mono is in the HHV6 category? If that is the case, what are the therapies for HHV6? This is not to say that it is the totality of 's problems, to say the least, an illustration in point, is that this child had hardly a chance for normalcy is an understatement. 11 days after a routine DPT, he went into febrile convulsions, high pitch screaming, high fever and a semi-encephalitic response to his vaccine although no clear evidence of damage per an MRI (thankfully). This coupled with the fact that his immune system could not lyse proteins, or foreign ones to be more sysinct, such as toxins, metals, fungals and virals, sets up a nice, not so nice picture of gut related problems, myelin problems, metabolic problems and of course seizures, muscle wasting. Indeed, a heavy metal test reveals also a huge load of mercury in his body. You can probably gather that I would like to blame just the vaccination in his etiology, but of course with this set up in vitro, one must take pause. HOWEVER, (and my daughter) were presenting as a normal child before the vaccination, although, I did notice that eating behavior and growth charts were concerning (had anorexic behaviors as well as 10th percentile on height and weight). I believe that is becuase one vaccination proceeded those behaviors, and the last one DPT that injured him, was the straw that broke the camels back. Not to mention that my son recieved a bad lot pertussis in the early eighties. One must also take thought that what was different in my daughter with autism? Well, not much. For in my 4th month of pregancy, again, I came down with a hefty strept throat infection that put me to bed for at least 1 week, with high temperatures. To note, I have two other children perfectly normal, and as I also have investigated privately through Dr Berger at U of UTah, no C4 anulle in them, therefore, they handled pretty well all of their vaccines. Although test revealed no pyruvate complex problem but BEFORE was a problem, I still think that has some kind of blockage in his Kreb Cycle. Evidence of that has led me to think of several ideas that may be put across to you in a medical appointment if at all possible. One idea is that also, I think may have a purine metabolism problem. The manifistation is quite literally interesting to say the least. A good friend sent me the following abstract " The syndrome included dd, seizures, ataxia, recurrent infections, language deficit and poor social interaction. I believe this must be looked at, as far as URIDINE therapy? If I am totally off base, I am wondering why not? also has self injurous behavior and dystonic posturing (look at his video once again). Also, I have been looking into whether or not is CARNATINE deficient? A good friend at SIGMA TAU Pharmaceuticals recommended I talk to a doctor there at OHSU, but when I called, they said he was semi retired. At the moment I can't remember his name, but you may call her to that fact at 800-447-0169, her name is a Lambert Deeds. Email is info@.... As I read the booklets about mito and metabolic disorders, things also started clicking in my mind. One of them was the abrupt onset of seizures between 1-8 years old, bingo once again, especially worse at night. also has a fair amount of muscle wasting (look again at the video) and odd posturing. He has in the past had lactic acid and pyruvate acid problems, but I guess the one test that was performed at OHSU came out negative, in which I contribute to the fact I was giving him a mitochondrial antioxidant cocktail consisting of CoQ10, B1, C, A, K and E? At times can have a peculiar smell, but I don't think Maple syrup diseased was looked at since that also came out normal (but I would beg to differ, perhaps a PST deficiency problem, bad sulfation pathways). He also has a short stature and when we do any blood CBC he either has low sugar or has high high alkaline phophatase indicating a liver detox pathway problem as well as strawberring tongue? He also hyperventalates when pushed to hurry or to get dressed or do some fair amount of walking or strutting fast. Some kind of excercise intolerance? I will be also looking into an idea about fatty acids and also amino acid problems, previously, through Carbon Based Corporation, we did have innumerable fatty acid problems which could be manipulated somewhat by diet. I also believe that MONOLAURIN has helped my son, in the fact that it seems to detect foreign enveloping viruses (many HIV people use this). It is also interesting to note that I seem to also have CFS and some kind of thrombaphilia clotting disorder. (ask my mom, she said I was tired as an old woman when growing up, slept for hours etc) This also has of late some interest in the autism community. Recently an abstract by Authors JJ Bradstreet, JJ Katrzinel, D Berg and J El Dahr noted growing evidence of dysregulation of the immune system (bingo , that's my kids, even my husband and I who also have a nulle allele on c4b). He speculates that various vaccines, viruses, pathogens and immune deficiencies, toxins and autoantibodies have been put forward as playing a role in the development of autism and that additionally a familial or genetic tendency in immune system response. There is basically a previously unreported observation that there is a high occurance of familial thrombaphilia which basically pronounces a fate on those with it in regards to the multitudes of immune activation agents placed usually upon them as stated above. Coagulation does indeed seem to be a problem in our family as well, not to mention odd platelet sizes. Now to really reach farther out in the circle of problems as far as what did my kids in was the fact that I grew up next to an orchard all my life, in which malathion was sprayed routinely, and interestingly, I also believe connected to these pregnancies, when the silicon valley was helicopter sprayed with it. I would go out to my car to work and literally had to clean off the yellow dust from my car! At a later time, I investigated that not only is the pesticide dangerous to the developing baby, but that mercury is present in malathion in the form of a mercury salt. Recently Dr Shaw from Great Plains Laboratory hypothosizes " could this be the reason of pandemic proportions of autism in the silicon valley and various other growing communities in California, ie 273% increase in 10 years " . Of course attatched to that is the multiple unstudied effects of vaccinations in combinations that also may play a role? So you can see, I can go there, and try to pinpoint one agent, but to tell you the truth, becuase and presented so normally UNTIL the vaccination, it is my heartfelt belief that this was the TRIGGER to set off an immune system response in them. after a MMR regressed into her own little world within a month of her vaccine, losing words, one by one, coupled with eye contact and my child was align to the same fate. She has also muscle atrophy, but is rather large for her age? Could you also do me a favor and send this off to Dr Brewster , who is my CURRENT neurologist since is an adult now. His phone number is :229-7246 at 1040 NW 22nd Ave, Portland Oregon 97210? I would appreciate it? Currently is having some problems with seizures, but we are working on the right meds/supplements for him. It is also my heartfelt belief that if I do not address the bottom line with my son, he will get progressively worsen and that further damage will happen. I have been lucky in the last few months to completey cessate all seizures, although there have been times of semi going into a seizure, but was stopped. I attribute that to the fact that I reduced his dosage of all pharmaceuticals (don't tell good ole , he doesn't like to hear that , and supplemented him with lots of B-6 and taurine and GABA as well as other adjuncts, (a list inumerable). I also feel that until I address the heavy metal toxicty, I shall never get to the point where can be set on a path of healing. Coupled with that, there is no known SAFE and EFFECTIVE form of removal, although a DAN protocol just now authored suggests DMSA with ALA or some others suggest DMPS. I believe this has a direct corrolation on energy pathways in ryan, since they are damaged via mercury or other metals, as well as seizures, muscle wasting, etc etc. I can forward you a very curious statement just out that autism could be the consequence of mercury poisining. I will be going to Dr Klinghart up in Seattle Washington to address these facts on Feb 1. If there is anything in which you would like to contact me about these thought patterns and to set up an appointment with me, please email me back and I will call in and set an appointment up. 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