Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- From: " dlgeist40 " <dgeist@...> <<Has anyone out there used DMSA, and then ALA alone? What did you experience? >> My son Jon does not tolerate DMSA on any dose or schedule. I have no idea why. I have also tried a few brands (VRP included), corn free, along with a compounded version from a reputable pharmacy(Hopewell in NJ). Jon would get extremely loose stools and regressed with each round of DMSA. Jon does well and progresses on a low dose of ALA (10-25mg) every 3 for 3/11 or 3/4. He is now 72 lbs. at 8 years old. I could probably increase the dosage and may in the future but do not at this point want to flare the yeast up too much. He usually has a tired day or two after a round with a slight yeast flare up and then small gains of language and social skills. He showed high in lead on his last test and I'm concerned with this but I know something in the DMSA just wasn't right for him. When I first started him on ALA he seemed " off " while on ALA and better coming off of it. As time progressed he seems now to do better " on " and by the 4th or 5th day off seems to start slipping a little (maybe some redistribution). At this low rate I think we'll be at it for a long time ... he seems to be in consistant remission and I'm grateful for this. The only thing he gave me a hard time with this month is getting his nails cut....another challange set before me. also, adding " lots " of probiotics during chelation and off helps a bunch with the yeast flare ups. <<<Anyone using ALA on children alone please comment on your experiences, hopefully to ease my mind.>>> Hopes this helps Dianna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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