Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 For my son, he did not grow or gain weight for 2 years. Once we addressed his GI issues, he has grown and gained weight. He is still very small for his age as I too have the same problem with him and my 3 year old daughter - people as if they are twins as he's only about 1 inch taller than she is and he's almost 6. I blame his GI issues for this due to malabsorption issues. Laureen Quoting cindyapostolico : > My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th > percentile for weight. I > am 5' 8 1/2 " (Mom) and husband is 5' 11 " (Dad). Our other boys are > 50th percentile for > height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I > have twins because he > is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty > squeeky voice. > > He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet > but just got my > youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, > Titanium, etc. > > Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc > and short stature? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I wondered if it was malabsorption but think that he would be much skinnier. He is not at all heavy or skinny. If you see him he looks perfectly proportioned except for that fact that he is very short. Any thoughts? > > > For my son, he did not grow or gain weight for 2 years. Once we > addressed his GI issues, he has grown and gained weight. He is still > very small for his age as I too have the same problem with him and my 3 > year old daughter - people as if they are twins as he's only about 1 > inch taller than she is and he's almost 6. > > I blame his GI issues for this due to malabsorption issues. > > Laureen > > Quoting cindyapostolico : > > > My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th > > percentile for weight. I > > am 5' 8 1/2 " (Mom) and husband is 5' 11 " (Dad). Our other boys are > > 50th percentile for > > height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I > > have twins because he > > is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty > > squeeky voice. > > > > He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet > > but just got my > > youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, > > Titanium, etc. > > > > Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc > > and short stature? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 You might want to get his thyroid levels checked thru your DAN doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 My son doesn't look skinny either - he actually had and still has a budda belly due to his GI issues. It is getting smaller but it's there. He's six and looks like he's about 3. Does you son show any outward signs of GI issues? I've been reading that some kids that do not have outward signs of GI issues do in fact have GI disease. Laureen Quoting cindyapostolico : > I wondered if it was malabsorption but think that he would be much > skinnier. He is not at > all heavy or skinny. If you see him he looks perfectly proportioned > except for that fact that > he is very short. Any thoughts? > > > > >> >> >> For my son, he did not grow or gain weight for 2 years. Once we >> addressed his GI issues, he has grown and gained weight. He is still >> very small for his age as I too have the same problem with him and my 3 >> year old daughter - people as if they are twins as he's only about 1 >> inch taller than she is and he's almost 6. >> >> I blame his GI issues for this due to malabsorption issues. >> >> Laureen >> >> Quoting cindyapostolico : >> >> > My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th >> > percentile for weight. I >> > am 5' 8 1/2 " (Mom) and husband is 5' 11 " (Dad). Our other boys are >> > 50th percentile for >> > height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I >> > have twins because he >> > is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty >> > squeeky voice. >> > >> > He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet >> > but just got my >> > youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, >> > Titanium, etc. >> > >> > Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc >> > and short stature? >> > >> > >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Have his thyroid checked, TSH, Free T3 and Free T4. Slow growth is often attributed to a sluggish thyroid, as is inattention. short stature My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight. I am 5' 8 1/2" (Mom) and husband is 5' 11" (Dad). Our other boys are 50th percentile for height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I have twins because he is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty squeeky voice.He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet but just got my youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, Titanium, etc.Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc and short stature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Have you considered lyme? I have seen some pretty short kids from lyme disease. I know a 16 year old who looks 8. His mother says she does not have the time to get him treatment, but he has been bit by numerous ticks she says. You can google about lyme and stunted growth. Lyme also affects the thyroid and low thyroid causes stunted growth. Thyroid testing is pretty inaccurate unless you do a full panel, so definitely worth looking into. Love and prayers, Heidi N I have been giving 2,000 mg. daily for a year and it has not made a bit of difference. Well he did gain 3 lbs this year but that is all. ChrisGet the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi, Not so much a connection between heavy metals and growth, etc. Heavy metals affect cognitive function and intelligence and language more. Slow growth always signifies mal-absorption of food on the cellular level. That's why our kids need to be on digestive enzymes and diets that limit oxalates (sometimes) some carbohydrates (sometimes) and soy (sometimes) so they get the most from the food they eat. The OAT (organic acids test) will show all of that stuff and is worth doing on any child with asd but especially on ones who are very small and very thin. It is money very well spent and shows how much food is passing thru and not being digested and utilized properly. Good Luck!! > > I know how you feel, my grandson will be 9 in January and is 4 " 2 inches tall and only weighs 50 lbs, skinny as a rail and eats like two grown men.....I am really concerned about his metabolism. He is about the size of an average 7 year old. I am going to consult with an endocrinologist in the beginning of the new year. I want to check his growth hormones, pituatary function, thyroid function etc. to be sure there is not some sort of a medical condition going on. I could kick myself for waiting so long. On the plus side he still able to wear his winter clothes from last year! In some cases things he had from 2 years ago! > > Chris > > > Re: short stature > > > > For my son, he did not grow or gain weight for 2 years. Once we > addressed his GI issues, he has grown and gained weight. He is still > very small for his age as I too have the same problem with him and my 3 > year old daughter - people as if they are twins as he's only about 1 > inch taller than she is and he's almost 6. > > I blame his GI issues for this due to malabsorption issues. > > Laureen > > Quoting cindyapostolico : > > > My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th > > percentile for weight. I > > am 5' 8 1/2 " (Mom) and husband is 5' 11 " (Dad). Our other boys are > > 50th percentile for > > height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I > > have twins because he > > is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty > > squeeky voice. > > > > He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet > > but just got my > > youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, > > Titanium, etc. > > > > Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc > > and short stature? > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I would definatly be checking with a GI for enzyme issues Recovering from Autism is a marathonNOT a sprint, but FULLY possible!Read more about it on my BLOGs athttp://www.myspace.com/christelkinghttp://foggyrock.com/MyPage/recoveringwisheshttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677063169 Re: short stature For my son, he did not grow or gain weight for 2 years. Once we addressed his GI issues, he has grown and gained weight. He is still very small for his age as I too have the same problem with him and my 3 year old daughter - people as if they are twins as he's only about 1 inch taller than she is and he's almost 6.I blame his GI issues for this due to malabsorption issues.LaureenQuoting cindyapostolico <cindyapostolicoverizon (DOT) net>:> My son is almost 5 and is in the 10th percentile for height and 50th > percentile for weight. I> am 5' 8 1/2" (Mom) and husband is 5' 11" (Dad). Our other boys are > 50th percentile for> height and weight. He is my middle son and people ask constantly if I > have twins because he> is only an inch taller than my youngest. Also, he still has a pretty > squeeky voice.>> He is GFCFSF and NF. I ahve not done heavy metal testing on him yet > but just got my> youngest son's back and he was very high for antimony, Bismuth, > Titanium, etc.>> Are there any correlations between heavy metals, food allergies, etc > and short stature?>> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1795 - Release Date: 11/17/2008 5:24 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 are you doing the l-carntine or the acytl form of it, my son needed the acytl form of it to grow. actually ALL my kids have needed that form Recovering from Autism is a marathonNOT a sprint, but FULLY possible!Read more about it on my BLOGs athttp://www.myspace.com/christelkinghttp://foggyrock.com/MyPage/recoveringwisheshttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677063169 Re: short stature I have seen posts where people have said their children with autism grew noticeably with supplementing L-Carnitine. Heidi N Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more! No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1795 - Release Date: 11/17/2008 5:24 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 My kid is in the 5 percentile weight, really skin and bones, he is 27 pounds and 3 yo, how muchn acetyl l carnitine should I give? thank you > > are you doing the l-carntine or the acytl form of it, my son needed the acytl form of it to grow. actually ALL my kids have needed that form > > Recovering from Autism is a marathon > NOT a sprint, but FULLY possible! > Read more about it on my BLOGs at > http://www.myspace.com/christelking > http://foggyrock.com/MyPage/recoveringwishes > http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677063169 > > Re: short stature > > > > I have seen posts where people have said their children with autism grew noticeably with supplementing L-Carnitine. > > Heidi N > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more! > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1795 - Release Date: 11/17/2008 5:24 PM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I am interested in learning more about this. My son is four and half and doesnt even show up on his growth charts. what is acetyll carnitine To: mb12 valtrex Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:01:59 PMSubject: Re: short stature My kid is in the 5 percentile weight, really skin and bones, he is 27 pounds and 3 yo, how muchn acetyl l carnitine should I give? thank you >> are you doing the l-carntine or the acytl form of it, my son needed the acytl form of it to grow. actually ALL my kids have needed that form> > Recovering from Autism is a marathon> NOT a sprint, but FULLY possible!> Read more about it on my BLOGs at> http://www.myspace. com/christelking> http://foggyrock. com/MyPage/ recoveringwishes> http://www.facebook .com/profile. php?id=677063169> > Re: short stature> > > > I have seen posts where people have said their children with autism grew noticeably with supplementing L-Carnitine. > > Heidi N> > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------> Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more!> > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM> > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg. com > Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1795 - Release Date: 11/17/2008 5:24 PM> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 it's an amino acid that helps with growth espeically in those with mito issues Recovering from Autism is a marathonNOT a sprint, but FULLY possible!Read more about it on my BLOGs athttp://www.myspace.com/christelkinghttp://foggyrock.com/MyPage/recoveringwisheshttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677063169 Re: short stature> > > > I have seen posts where people have said their children with autism grew noticeably with supplementing L-Carnitine. > > Heidi N> > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------> Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news more!> > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM> > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg. com > Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1795 - Release Date: 11/17/2008 5:24 PM> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.7/1798 - Release Date: 11/18/2008 8:59 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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