Which tests before trying Valtrex?

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Hi Stan

I have been reading this group with interest for a couple of months.

Our 5.7yr old son has failed to respond to every biomedical intervention we

have tried thus far (apart from Melatonin if you can count that - works like

a dream!) Despite 3 years of intensive ABA etc, progress has been

non-existent, in fact he has regressed in many areas. He is physically fit

but hyperactive/impulsive/OCD, he looks well apart from the dark circles

under his eyes, which are the blackest our doctor has ever seen.

I have begun wondering if we are neglecting the whole area of viruses (he

had so many coughs, colds, infections, chickenpox etc as a baby). I live in

Australia and this is an area which doesn't seem to be getting too much

attention here, certainly my biomedical doctor has never suggested getting

immune panels.

So my question is, would you recommend a trial of Valtrex, ONLY if this is

indicated by test results? If so, which testing should we get?

Thanks for all the time and energy you devote to helping others.