Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 My son is ADHD and CD. Since we took him off gluten, he's been much better. He still has his days (he's a little boy, after all!), but he's much better than before, without the zombie effects of ritalin. Now, if his main problem is focus, then it may be more than just CD. It's hard to behave if your tummy hurts, but focus isn't as closely linked (in my incredibly unqualified opinion!). It's possible he may still need concerta, but maybe you can wean him off the risperdol. Good luck, Becki ADHD and CD My son is ADHD. We started the GFCF diet about a month ago. I am praying that CD is at the root of his ADHD and that we will be able to wean him off his meds (Concerta 18 mg and Risperdal .5 mg) . However, I have actually seen an increase in the hyperactivity/low impulse control in this past month. Is this due to the detoxification of his body because we have started the diet, or is it because the dosage on the meds need to be decreased. Does anyone have experience with this?I am working with an endocrinologist/nutritionalist team, but son's ADHD is thru a psychiatrist who does not "believe" that ADHD is linked to CD. The Endo/Nutr team believes that it is absolutely connected. Any comments to help me ?Thank you, JGeorgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 My son doesn't have ADHD, so I'm definitely not an expert on it. But he does have celiac and multiple food allergies, and when he gets something in his system that he reacts to, he gets agitated and can't focus, can't sit still, can't listen. His teacher has been the first one to pick up his reactions a couple times (food allergy reaction, not gluten) - she says it's like having a different kid come to school. So I am absolutely convinced that food reactions effect behavior. Maureen > My son is ADHD and CD. Since we took him off gluten, he's been much better. He still has his days (he's a little boy, after all!), but he's much better than before, without the zombie effects of ritalin. Now, if his main problem is focus, then it may be more than just CD. It's hard to behave if your tummy hurts, but focus isn't as closely linked (in my incredibly unqualified opinion!). It's possible he may still need concerta, but maybe you can wean him off the risperdol. > > Good luck, > Becki > ADHD and CD > > > My son is ADHD. We started the GFCF diet about a month ago. I am praying > that CD is at the root of his ADHD and that we will be able to wean him off > his meds (Concerta 18 mg and Risperdal .5 mg) . However, I have actually > seen an increase in the hyperactivity/low impulse control in this past > month. Is this due to the detoxification of his body because we have > started the diet, or is it because the dosage on the meds need to be > decreased. Does anyone have experience with this? > > I am working with an endocrinologist/nutritionalist team, but son's ADHD is > thru a psychiatrist who does not " believe " that ADHD is linked to CD. The > Endo/Nutr team believes that it is absolutely connected. Any comments to > help me ? > > Thank you, > > J > Georgia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 > > My son doesn't have ADHD, so I'm definitely not an expert on it. But > he does have celiac and multiple food allergies, and when he gets > something in his system that he reacts to, he gets agitated and can't > focus, can't sit still, can't listen. His teacher has been the first > one to pick up his reactions a couple times (food allergy reaction, > not gluten) - she says it's like having a different kid come to school. > > So I am absolutely convinced that food reactions effect behavior. Yes, but pulling a child off gluten does not get rid ot the food allergies, it simply removes +/- one of the principle allergens. With CD there are many associated food allergies, but removal of gliadin does not get rid of them, and one has to remove those other allergens from the diet until the Immune system 'retracts' its recognition. Therefore it really does not matter if the child has CD or the CD is the cause of these allergens. What matters is identify the allergens and removing it from the diet. When CD matters is in 8 months. If the allegen is dependent on CD then it can be reintroduced and if the allergen is independent of CD then it can generate its own response. What other things can cause allergies and create dependency relationships. Influenza and long recovery periods. The best thing to do with the flu is to stay in bed and recover fast. Gi infections, possibly chicken pox, etc. In these same cases the allergic response may be maintained as long as the individual is exposed to the allergen, and if it is removed it may relax. Therefore the goal would be 1. To find out what the allergen(s) are that are upsetting him. response is to remove those for at least 8 months. 2. To find out if there are factor(s) that created(creating) a dependency relationship with the allergen. These will need to be permanently eliminated if possible. 3. In future infections it is imperative that the child get adequate rest and stay away from foods that are prone to generate allergies (the ole chicken soup deal). Some prime candidates are Whole peanuts, whole nuts Chocolates Soy products Wheat :^). Shellfish (shrimp and crabs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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