Re: DMG/TMG question-And CHLORINE

June 24, 2004

With summer here, I want to ask Dr JM's opinion on the threat - or not - of

chlorinated swimming pools to our children. My son regresses every summer

and I am DETERMINED!!! to beat it off this year. We have thought the

problem is mildew, as our summer house has a lot, but of course it could be

other environmental factors such as swimming in poolwater. I'd hate to hold

back on that this summer, because he loves it so, but I will if I should.

Otherwise, my thought is to shower him off religiously after each swim and

then apply epsom salts cream. Any advice would be welcomed.

Thanks,

Abbie

DMG/TMG question

> My son had an obvious positive response 10 days after starting DMG (2 1/2

> years ago). He started talking! He remains on it (among many other

things)

> and is doing very well. He will attend regular kindergarten! On most

days

> he just looks language delayed.

>

> My DAN! doc recommended adding TMG, as this is where the methly group

comes

> from for methylation.

> We saw no improvement/regression, until he got the to the recommended dose

> of 750 mg. At this dose he became very stimmy, with alot of inappropriate

> verbalization. This stopped as soon as I stopped the TMG . This also

> coincided with finishing up 2 weeks of swimming lessons in a chlorinated

> pool.

>

> Question - If a child has a positive response to DMG, do they still need

> TMG?

>

> Thanks,

> Lori

>

> Many frequently asked questions and answers can be found at

<http://forums.autism-rxguidebook.com>

>

June 24, 2004

Let them swim as much as possible; there are many benefits. The shower

right after is the best thing to do; we then immediately put about 1/2 tsp

of Magnesium Sulfate cream on the kidswhich counteracts the chlorine (even

takes the smell away) and have no problems. Kirkman's has it, but the one I

use if you have a doc to prescribe it is made by a compounding pharmacy in

WA state; Key Pharmacy, . Ask your doc to give you a prn

(whenever needed) one time prescription, and you can call them when you need

more. One jar lasts a long time. Dr. JM

DMG/TMG question

>

> > My son had an obvious positive response 10 days after starting DMG (2

1/2

> > years ago). He started talking! He remains on it (among many other

> things)

> > and is doing very well. He will attend regular kindergarten! On most

> days

> > he just looks language delayed.

> >

> > My DAN! doc recommended adding TMG, as this is where the methly group

> comes

> > from for methylation.

> > We saw no improvement/regression, until he got the to the recommended

dose

> > of 750 mg. At this dose he became very stimmy, with alot of

inappropriate

> > verbalization. This stopped as soon as I stopped the TMG . This also

> > coincided with finishing up 2 weeks of swimming lessons in a

chlorinated

> > pool.

> >

> > Question - If a child has a positive response to DMG, do they still

need

> > TMG?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Lori

> >

> > Many frequently asked questions and answers can be found at

> <http://forums.autism-rxguidebook.com>

> >

June 24, 2004

My son has similar problems with chlorine, and an immediate shower is the

rule here. It seems to be working so far this summer, after about 4-5 trips

to the pool. He's resisting the bath with Epsom salts, but that would be my

first choice. I think your ideas are fine and that it will work.

Great thing about Epsom salt: you can buy it cheap. How many things that

work on our kids are cheap?

Looking on the bright side,

Liz

>

> Reply-To: csb-autism-rx

> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 12:20:06 +0100

> To: <csb-autism-rx >

> Subject: Re: DMG/TMG question-And CHLORINE

>

> With summer here, I want to ask Dr JM's opinion on the threat - or not - of

> chlorinated swimming pools to our children. My son regresses every summer

> and I am DETERMINED!!! to beat it off this year. We have thought the

> problem is mildew, as our summer house has a lot, but of course it could be

> other environmental factors such as swimming in poolwater. I'd hate to hold

> back on that this summer, because he loves it so, but I will if I should.

> Otherwise, my thought is to shower him off religiously after each swim and

> then apply epsom salts cream. Any advice would be welcomed.

>

> Thanks,

> Abbie

>

> DMG/TMG question

>

>> My son had an obvious positive response 10 days after starting DMG (2 1/2

>> years ago). He started talking! He remains on it (among many other

> things)

>> and is doing very well. He will attend regular kindergarten! On most

> days

>> he just looks language delayed.

>>

>> My DAN! doc recommended adding TMG, as this is where the methly group

> comes

>> from for methylation.

>> We saw no improvement/regression, until he got the to the recommended dose

>> of 750 mg. At this dose he became very stimmy, with alot of inappropriate

>> verbalization. This stopped as soon as I stopped the TMG . This also

>> coincided with finishing up 2 weeks of swimming lessons in a chlorinated

>> pool.

>>

>> Question - If a child has a positive response to DMG, do they still need

>> TMG?

>>

>> Thanks,

>> Lori

>>

>> Many frequently asked questions and answers can be found at

> <http://forums.autism-rxguidebook.com>

>>

June 24, 2004

Liz,

If the baths don't work you can use the magnesium sulphate cream...I've been

doing that with Chelsey for years...It's become one of our ceremonies...She puts

it on me as well.

Jack