Guest guest Posted December 13, 2003 Report Share Posted December 13, 2003 Sorry, I cannot answer these kinds of questions - we don't have enough data yet. The study Sid Baker reported was that 200,000iu for 2 days for acute measles infection did not mitigate the seriousness of the illness, but with 400,000iu for two days, the infection was very mild. Measles virus is known to use up and deplete Vitamin A - if the virus is not there, one could conceivable get into more problems with Vitamin A toxicity giving high Vitamin A. I think I would err in the direction of caution in a 2-1/2 year old unless you noted a strong and obvious negative reaction from the MMR he received, and he continues to have gut problems that are consistent with the severe inflammation that we see with the kids with measles in their guts. Sorry I cannot be more definitive. Jaquelyn Subject: vit a Dr. macandless... Would 100,000 for 2 days kill moderately high rubeola titres... 321.. where the reference range uis 0-100. He's only 2 1/2 ... does he still need 400,000 for the first 2 days. Also what if i've already done the 100,000 for 2 days... help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Just start it again; many parents are just on the maintenance dose, and sometimes I give Chelsey days off of things, either because I forgot or traveling got in the way, or just because I like to vary the routine and see if it makes a difference. Of course, she is a long-time veteran; I would be less apt to feel OK about someone just getting balanced missing a few days of an important nutrient. Dr. JM Vit A Dr. McCandless, We started the mega dosing last week. We started with 300,000 and then 400,000 and then 5 drops a day. We went out of town for Memorial Day week-end and I forgot the Vit. A. We came back today and I started her back on the 5 drops. Is this o.k. or should I stop for a few months and start all over again? Our daughter missed Fri., Sat,.and Sun. I put the glass vial in " safe " place and - of course - I forgot to pack it. Thanks, Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 O.K. thanks Shari Vit A > > > Dr. McCandless, > We started the mega dosing last week. We started with 300,000 and then 400,000 and then 5 drops a day. We went out of town for Memorial Day week-end and I forgot the Vit. A. We came back today and I started her back on the 5 drops. Is this o.k. or should I stop for a few months and start all over again? Our daughter missed Fri., Sat,.and Sun. > I put the glass vial in " safe " place and - of course - I forgot to pack it. > Thanks, > Shari > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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