Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi Joy, Wow! That's incredible. How severe was your child's ocd, and was cbt done? Thanks. Barb > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think they > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as we > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success with > this and doses used. > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming effect. > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of herbal/homeopathic > remedies. > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > Thanks. > Barb > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi Barb, We have been using Pfeiffer for 11 months for my now 9 y.o. dd. She also takes Omega 3 & 6 plus some herbal preparations. She was on Luvox for 12 months but I took her off that last December. Taking her off Luvox made no difference, in fact she is better without it (touch wood)! Regards Breda > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think they > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as we > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success with > this and doses used. > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming effect. > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of herbal/homeopathic > remedies. > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > Thanks. > Barb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I give my daughter Inositol powder(B8), 5HTP, fish oil, B Complex, multivitamin, Lecithin, calcium/magnesium/zinc, taurine, and probiotics. I noticed a huge decrease in her OCD symptoms with the Inositol and 5HTP. The calcium/mag/zinc and taurine help reduce her tics. We have also used Native remedies when her OCD was at it's worse and I do think it helped. > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think they > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as we > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success with > this and doses used. > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming effect. > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of herbal/homeopathic > remedies. > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > Thanks. > Barb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi Colleen, That's great to hear. What is your daughters weight and what quantities of inositol and 5HTP are you giving? Are you doing this on your own, or do you have a naturopath or other doc on board advising? Is your daughter taking any medications, doing cbt? In other words do you think the main impact is the supplements? Thanks. Barb > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > they > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > we > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > with > > this and doses used. > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > effect. > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > herbal/homeopathic > > remedies. > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > Thanks. > > Barb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Barb, We, too give Native Remedies, Mindsoothe, Jr and Purecalm with amazing results. My son has been relatively symptom free for 1 1/2 years. We weaned him off of the Native Remedies with no relapses at all. He now takes Focus Factor vitamins, Coromega, Calcium/Magnesium, Vitamin B Complex, and Zinc. He is under the care of Dr. Mark Stengler, naturopath, in San Diego, CA. We have done all tests through the mail and all appts over the phone. Kind Regards, barb wrote: Hi Colleen, That's great to hear. What is your daughters weight and what quantities of inositol and 5HTP are you giving? Are you doing this on your own, or do you have a naturopath or other doc on board advising? Is your daughter taking any medications, doing cbt? In other words do you think the main impact is the supplements? Thanks. Barb > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > they > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > we > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > with > > this and doses used. > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > effect. > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > herbal/homeopathic > > remedies. > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > Thanks. > > Barb > > > --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 My daughter is 11 1/2 and weighs about 105-110 lbs. I give her one teaspoon of Inositol per day (2,200mg). I give her 50 mg of 5HTP. We have been dealing with OCD and tics since she was 5, but last August she was at her very worst, with really bad intrusive thoughts that she had never experienced before. At that time I was giving her 50 mg of 5HTP twice per day and two tsp. of Inositol and began to see a big difference within the first week. I am not giving her the supplements under a physician, although my physician is aware. I have gotten all of this information from other parents who have used the supplements with success, AND I researched A LOT also. When my daughter has a BIG flareup we also do a round of antibiotics, which usually helps. She has PANDAS and although a lot of times tests negative for strep, the OCD/tics respond to the antibiotic. I firmly believe she has strep elsewhere in her body when she has a flareup that responds to antibiotics. > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > they > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > > we > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > > with > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > effect. > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > herbal/homeopathic > > > remedies. > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > Thanks. > > > Barb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 That is a great story to hear . I have more questions for you now... How old is your son? How severe was his ocd? What tests did you have done to establish deficeicies(sp?). Did the ND in CA specialize in anxiety disorders/brain based stuff? We have many alternative doctors here and I have done many things since he was 2yr (he did not have ocd until 15). I do believe there is an underlying deficeincy, but the best way to establish and treat this is unclear to me. Have spent a lot of money over the years and want to make good choices now... Any other thoughts you have would be appreciated. Thanks. Barb > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > they > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > > we > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > > with > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > effect. > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > herbal/homeopathic > > > remedies. > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > Thanks. > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thanks Colleen. I will do my research too, but it is good to hear from others who have had successes. Interesting about the antibiotics use. I know our son is a strep carrier and keep wondering if this impacts. Not really well understood. Just information gathering at this point. Thanks so much for your input! Glad your daughter continues to do well. Barb > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > > they > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse > as > > > we > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > success > > > with > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > > effect. > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just wondering if your child has ever been on antibiotics and if you noticed a diference in behaviors. Being a strep carrier in children is common and physicians will say it doesn't need to be , autism, ADHD) then the strep can really affect their behavior and should be treated. This is common in kids with PANDAS, but I have also noticed that kids with OCD and tics that have NOT been diagnosed with PANDAS seem to either be strep carriers or get frequent strep infections. I do not believe that this is just a coincidence. I think strep plays a bigger part in OCD and Tourette's than is known at this point. > > > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. > Think > > > > they > > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd > worse > > as > > > > we > > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > > success > > > > with > > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely > calming > > > > effect. > > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Colleen, When went on an antibiotic for strep, I hopefully looked for a difference with his OCD. This was probably the first/only time he'd been on an antibiotic since OCD began. But, nope, no luck for us there. OCD had increased with strep infection but no change over the long run to his OC problems. > > Just wondering if your child has ever been on antibiotics and if you > noticed a diference in behaviors. Being a strep carrier in children > is common and physicians will say it doesn't need to be , autism, > ADHD) then the strep can really affect their behavior and should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Agreed. What to do about it is the question. Our son has not been on antibiotics since childhood when he would get repeated ear infections, then throat infections(not strep though). We had no behaviors associated at the time, and he has not had any throat or other infections since diagnosis. But when I read about PANDAS and strep carriers I did ask. I still wonder if the brain continues to be " attacked " by the virus/bacteria if it is in the body, or if the " damage " is done so to speak. Lots of questions, not so many conclusive answers... Not sure if you are familiar with oregano oil, it is a natural anti viral/baterial/fungal. If I thought he would take it I would try. Tastes like turpentine, probably sends the bugs running! Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. > > Think > > > > > they > > > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd > > worse > > > as > > > > > we > > > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > > > success > > > > > with > > > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely > > calming > > > > > effect. > > > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Tastes like turpentine, probably sends the bugs running! Awww, Barb, I use oregano oil (for my gum problems). Must be your brand, LOL, mine's not bad. Yep, if I thought it would help, I'd try getting to drink some. Also grapefruit seed extract. > Agreed. What to do about it is the question. > > Our son has not been on antibiotics since childhood when he would get > repeated ear infections, then throat infections(not strep though). >> > Not sure if you are familiar with oregano oil, it is a natural anti > viral/baterial/fungal. If I thought he would take it I would try. > Tastes like turpentine, probably sends the bugs running! > > Barb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 It's " wild " oregano oil. I wonder if that makes it more intense?!!! What is your brand? Barb Tastes like turpentine, probably sends the bugs running! > > Awww, Barb, I use oregano oil (for my gum problems). Must be your > brand, LOL, mine's not bad. Yep, if I thought it would help, I'd > try getting to drink some. Also grapefruit seed extract. > > > > > > Agreed. What to do about it is the question. > > > > Our son has not been on antibiotics since childhood when he would > get > > repeated ear infections, then throat infections(not strep > though). > >> > > Not sure if you are familiar with oregano oil, it is a natural > anti > > viral/baterial/fungal. If I thought he would take it I would try. > > Tastes like turpentine, probably sends the bugs running! > > > > Barb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Barb, my brand is Vitality Works. It's already mixed with olive oil. > > It's " wild " oregano oil. I wonder if that makes it more intense?!!! > What is your brand? > Barb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi Breda, I must have missed your post, just found it. Could you explain what is Pfeiffer? I thought this was an insitute. Could you clarify what your daughter is taking and where you got it? Thanks. Barb > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > they > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > we > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > with > > this and doses used. > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > effect. > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > herbal/homeopathic > > remedies. > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > Thanks. > > Barb > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 As much as I love my website www.smallchanges.info/ I also have to tell you to check out www.latitudes.org/ my website doesn't talk much about vitamins and supplements (yet) but latitudes has a wealth of knowledge from other parents and it's editor about supplements that have been found to be beneficial for different types of disorders. just do a key word search on what your looking for and it will bring up all type of discussions on your topic. This web site is what saved me 2 years ago and gave me so much helpful information on supplements. Good luck! > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > they > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > > we > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > > with > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > effect. > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > herbal/homeopathic > > > remedies. > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > Thanks. > > > Barb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi Barb, The Pfeiffer Institute is an American-based company founded by Dr Bill Walsh some 30 years ago. It works on the premise that many psychological problems are caused by vitamin deficiences. Tests are run including blood, urine, and hair analysis. It appears that people with OCD have large zinc deficiencies (which my daughter did). It has taken us 9 months to get these up. After test results come through a specific supplement regime is given to the patient. The supplements are compounded (individualised) as each person needs varying amounts depending on test results. My daughter takes magnesium, calcium, zinc, methionine, B6, and vit C. However, the doses are very specific to her individual needs. The vitamins are combined into capsules so she only needs to take 4 capsules in the morning and 5 in the evening (that also includes the Omega 3 & 6). G.P.s are specifically trained to analyse the test results. We live on the Gold Coast in Australia and are just lucky that there is one doctor who has had this training. This treatment was recommended to my by someone whose son has Paranoid Schizophrenia and who responded well to it, Regards Breda > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > they > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse as > > we > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had success > > with > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > effect. > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > herbal/homeopathic > > > remedies. > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > Thanks. > > > Barb > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks Breda. I think I have found an MD locally who does this sort of testing and does supplements too. So I will make an appointment. Next step will be to get our son there... I have read this research and was aware of the concept of deficienies contributing to mental illness. I have followed this avenue for myself and had results as medication has not been helpful for me. We had not had great success with what we had tried alternatively for our son and felt there was no choice but to go with medication. Since that has led to other challenges I want to try some alternatives again. Here's hoping... I know others who have tried this and it has not helped, so I think it is individual, like most things. I am glad that you have had such great success. Thanks for sharing this. Barb > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > > they > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse > as > > > we > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > success > > > with > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > > effect. > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks Breda. I think I have found an MD locally who does this sort of testing and does supplements too. So I will make an appointment. Next step will be to get our son there... I have read this research and was aware of the concept of deficienies contributing to mental illness. I have followed this avenue for myself and had results as medication has not been helpful for me. We had not had great success with what we had tried alternatively for our son and felt there was no choice but to go with medication. Since that has led to other challenges I want to try some alternatives again. Here's hoping... I know others who have tried this and it has not helped, so I think it is individual, like most things. I am glad that you have had such great success. Thanks for sharing this. Barb > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > > they > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse > as > > > we > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > success > > > with > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > > effect. > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi emom2am! Thanks again I will check out both sites. Barb > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > > they > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse > as > > > we > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > success > > > with > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > > effect. > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi emom2am! Thanks again I will check out both sites. Barb > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. Think > > > they > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd worse > as > > > we > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > success > > > with > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely calming > > > effect. > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 -I agree, the web site lattitudes.org is wonderful and it is where I learned SO much about different supplements that are really helping my daughter. -- In , " barb " wrote: > > Hi emom2am! Thanks again I will check out both sites. Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. > Think > > > > they > > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd > worse > > as > > > > we > > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > > success > > > > with > > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely > calming > > > > effect. > > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 -I agree, the web site lattitudes.org is wonderful and it is where I learned SO much about different supplements that are really helping my daughter. -- In , " barb " wrote: > > Hi emom2am! Thanks again I will check out both sites. Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > I am wondering what people have tried and found effective. > > > > > > > > > > We have used fish oil supplements, as well as B vitamins. > Think > > > > they > > > > > helped general brain function and anxiety. > > > > > > > > > > Tried inositol, but had to stop as it seemed to make ocd > worse > > as > > > > we > > > > > increased dose. Am interested to hear if anyone has had > > success > > > > with > > > > > this and doses used. > > > > > > > > > > Used TCM (Chinese Medicine) herbal remedy - definitely > calming > > > > effect. > > > > > Wondering if anyone else has other suggestions of > > > > herbal/homeopathic > > > > > remedies. > > > > > > > > > > Wondering if anyone has been to the Pfeiffer institute? > > > > > > > > > > Anyone heard of or treated pyrolurria (zinc/B6 deficiency) > > > > > > > > > > Not looking for cures, just possibilities, and assists... > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > Barb > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Well, we have decided to try the alternative remedies method before embarking on our journey into drug land. Does anyone have any ideas/ vague recommendations about quantities we should be using for the following: My DS is 14 years old and 110 pounds. Inositol powder DHA (omega 3) 5 HTP Many thanks, Joyce in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi Joyce, well first I'd begin with only one supplement for a few weeks before adding to it. I'd try inositol powder first - just my preference since it did help my son once and has helped others. I think you could safely add the omega3 after a couple weeks, don't see a problem with adding it. But hold off on the 5-HTP for longer. (or vice-versa if you wanted to begin with 5HTP, hold off on the inositol a few weeks) As to dosage - we got up to over 13 grams. But some have had results with as little as 6 or less. So really during the weeks you are just building up to an initial trial dosage. And, as with prescription medication, it really takes WEEKS to build up to a good dose and then let that dose have its " trial period " . Like with Celexa, my son seemed to have it kick in more around the 16th week (!) I think. Same when we first tried inositol; seemed the longer he was on it, the more effective it became but it took WEEKs before I saw any results; I believe some have lucked up and had prescription and even inositol help the first month! LOL, sorry I have no concrete answers as to " how much " or " how long. " We have tried this past year: inositol powder, 5-HTP, theanine, GABA, St 's Wort, fish oil...lots of stuff. And I had to give each a few weeks trial. The inositol, 5-HTP and SJW, which I had the most hope for to help, we gave at least around a 12 week trial for each, hoping he would feel " something. " Nope. The others I guess I was rushing a bit and we tried at least 8 weeks. None helped, sigh! Well very quick thoughts and typing this a.m. I'll have to look back at what dosage we tried 5HTP at. > > Well, we have decided to try the alternative remedies method before embarking on our journey into drug land. > Does anyone have any ideas/ vague recommendations about quantities we should be using for the following: > My DS is 14 years old and 110 pounds. > > Inositol powder > DHA (omega 3) > 5 HTP > > Many thanks, > Joyce in Seattle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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