Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Probiotics might also help. S <BR> <BR> <tt><BR> , we did the gfcf for 2 months with no improvements (in stomach issues or weight). We tried removing corn and that did nothing, we did remove Soy. He had been additive, dye and corn syrup free for over a year now eating only organic foods. He is on B-6, magnesium, taurine, zinc and Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega for the past year as well. When we were doing the gf/cf diet all he would eat (and I do mean ALL) was ham and green apples, every day.<BR><BR> <BR><BR> I should probably have him tested for food allergies but the doctors already feel like I have requested numerous un-necessary tests and I am unsure how cooperative they are going to be.<BR><BR> <BR><BR> I have not tried the enzymes and that should probably be my next step.<BR><BR> -Charlotte<BR><BR> <BR> <BR> _______________________________________________<BR> Join Excite! - <a href= " http://www.excite.com " >http://www.excite.com</a><BR> The most personalized portal on the Web!<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> =======================================================<BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 >I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all >results were normal. Take his temperature as soon as he wakes up in the morning and keep a record of what it is over time. Mercury did cause thyroid problems for me. My T3 and T4 were " normal " but my temp was low and thyroid hormone has helped. > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight >gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and >eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not >stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the >average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He >has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is >primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had >diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about >his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that >this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take >him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many >doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 My son is 12 and is 158 lbs. Last year when he was 11, he was about the same weight and the pediatrician was really alarmed (he was about 5'1). He did blood testing and was concerned that my son was pre-diabetic, as the insulin-resistant test was pretty high. So we went on a low-carb diet (he isn't into sweets, doesn't eat dairy or fruit,and my guess is that he didn't metabolize well the carbs that he does eat). He lost 14 lbs, but put it on again over the winter. So we will be looking to lose the weight again this summer, when we can walk each day (that really helped with the weight loss). My son has also grown at least 3 inches, and he is definitely entering puberty, so it will be interesting to see if this helps. My son also has hypontia, so he has the added disadvantage of looking really flabby in front. We are embarking on weight training again, as this also really helped last summer. Dr. Usman thinks that lead is a big problems with a lot of these kids, even though it doesn't reveal itself on blood or hair tests. Lead evidently messes with weight gain--I forget her reasoning, but my son is the only one in the family who isn't bone-thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi Charlotte, Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food that can cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should only be in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what about his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, enzymes to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the worst if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some ideas, designs wrote: > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 , I had both tested. The results were as follows a.. free T4 1.3 b.. TSH 1.72 c.. IGF1 244 d.. DHEA-sulfate 194 " normal " per the endo at MGH in Boston. Re: [ ] weight question I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Thanks , he is a carb addict and I have factored that in, his carbs are very limited but as you know that can be hard with restricted eating patterns. He ate more carbs back when he was 50lbs than he does now and he would not touch a watermelon or any other tropical fruit with a 10 foot pole lol. He does also eat lots of small meals. It just strikes me so odd because his father and I could both binge on carbs for months and gain maybe 5 lbs tops! Re: [ ] weight question Hi Charlotte, Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food that can cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should only be in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what about his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, enzymes to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the worst if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some ideas, designs wrote: > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 What about hormonal issues? When we all balanced our hormones I lost 10lbs, my daughter lost 15, and my husband lost 20 but he also quit eating sweets. Unless you are eating totally organic meats, eggs, milk, then there are so many hormones in those things it can really mess of things, also soy is a culprit. What does he eat alot of? designs wrote: > Thanks , he is a carb addict and I have factored that in, his carbs > are very limited but as you know that can be hard with restricted eating > patterns. He ate more carbs back when he was 50lbs than he does now and > he would not touch a watermelon or any other tropical fruit with a 10 > foot pole lol. He does also eat lots of small meals. It just strikes > me so odd because his father and I could both binge on carbs for months > and gain maybe 5 lbs tops! > Re: [ ] weight question > > > Hi Charlotte, > > > Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food that can > cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are > high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should only be > in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what about > his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, enzymes > to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight > because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the worst > if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some ideas, > > designs wrote: > > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and > eats > > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. > > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and > > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some > > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I > > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results > > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor > > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > > -Charlotte > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Charlotte, I don't see the FREE T3, nor the TPO Antibodies, nor the Thyroglobulin Antibodies. Do you have the ranges for his age? Can you take your son's Basal Body Temp as you wake him in the morning? You might want to sign on to the NaturalThyroidHormone list and post your labs. The folks there are experienced and wise. I trust them like I trust Andy. .... Re: [ ] weight question I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Soy has been out since he was an infant, he won't touch red meat, he also does not drink milk (but we buy hormone free organic regardless). I do try to buy the chicken he eats at the local organic grocery store but admit I have been lax on that from time to time. It could very well be his hormone issues from the hypothalamic dysfunction. Although I have been told by the endo that isolated GnRh deficiency will not throw any other " body functions " off other than those that control secondary sexual characteristics and bone density, I highly doubt that your hypothalamus (control center for everything including, sleep behavior, hunger etc....) can have an imbalance or genetic mutation without effecting anything else! I was just curious if heavy metal retention may be adding to the equation. Forgive my ignorance but if I am going to do this I need to know the best method because my son is needle phobic, what is the best method of mercury testing? Re: [ ] weight question > > > Hi Charlotte, > > > Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food that can > cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are > high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should only be > in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what about > his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, enzymes > to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight > because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the worst > if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some ideas, > > designs wrote: > > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and > eats > > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. > > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and > > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some > > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I > > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results > > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor > > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > > -Charlotte > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi Charlotte, Is it possible your son is chronically constipated? With his weight gain being in the belly and his belly hurting this makes me think possible constipation/impaction. Is his belly hard? He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Good question. Every time he is in the bathroom it is at LEAST a half hour production and always has been, leading me to believe that he has " issues " when he is in there. However the stool itself does not have that rocky appearance of one who is constipated? However, he goes every day pretty regularly (usually once in the evening). Could this still be an issue? [ ] Re: weight question Hi Charlotte, Is it possible your son is chronically constipated? With his weight gain being in the belly and his belly hurting this makes me think possible constipation/impaction. Is his belly hard? He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Heavy metal toxicity can and often does mess with enzymes and the functioning of the intestines, which could contribute to weight gain. Consider trying digestive enzymes. Many here use HNI. Have you considered going gfcf or testing for food allergies/sensitivities? S <tt> I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated.<BR> -Charlotte<BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 , we did the gfcf for 2 months with no improvements (in stomach issues or weight). We tried removing corn and that did nothing, we did remove Soy. He had been additive, dye and corn syrup free for over a year now eating only organic foods. He is on B-6, magnesium, taurine, zinc and Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega for the past year as well. When we were doing the gf/cf diet all he would eat (and I do mean ALL) was ham and green apples, every day. I should probably have him tested for food allergies but the doctors already feel like I have requested numerous un-necessary tests and I am unsure how cooperative they are going to be. I have not tried the enzymes and that should probably be my next step. -Charlotte Re: [ ] weight question Heavy metal toxicity can and often does mess with enzymes and the functioning of the intestines, which could contribute to weight gain. Consider trying digestive enzymes. Many here use HNI. Have you considered going gfcf or testing for food allergies/sensitivities? S <tt> I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated.<BR> -Charlotte<BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 You can do the tests on your own without going through your doctor on http://www.directlabs.com/index.php Good luck. --- designs <scottdesigns@...> wrote: > > , we did the gfcf for 2 months with no > improvements (in stomach issues or weight). We > tried removing corn and that did nothing, we did > remove Soy. He had been additive, dye and corn > syrup free for over a year now eating only organic > foods. He is on B-6, magnesium, taurine, zinc and > Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega for the past year as > well. When we were doing the gf/cf diet all he > would eat (and I do mean ALL) was ham and green > apples, every day. > > I should probably have him tested for food allergies > but the doctors already feel like I have requested > numerous un-necessary tests and I am unsure how > cooperative they are going to be. > > I have not tried the enzymes and that should > probably be my next step. > -Charlotte > Re: [ ] weight question > > > > > Heavy metal toxicity can and often does mess with > enzymes and the functioning of the intestines, which > could contribute to weight gain. Consider trying > digestive enzymes. Many here use HNI. Have you > considered going gfcf or testing for food > allergies/sensitivities? > S > > > > > <tt> > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause > unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family > pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk > foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has > not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which > was right on the average line and now at 11 he has > more than doubled that at 120. He has always had > some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is > primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid > tested and had diabetic testing done, all results > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting > and none of the doctors will listen to me that this > is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I > should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be > appreciated.<BR> > -Charlotte<BR> > <BR> > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed]<BR> > <BR> > </tt> > > <br><br> > <tt> > > =======================================================<BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Lots of water and exercise may help. Milk thistle (available at HFS) for liver function can also help. www.naet.com for allergy testing info or try a rotation diet. S <tt> , we did the gfcf for 2 months with no improvements (in stomach issues or weight). We tried removing corn and that did nothing, we did remove Soy. He had been additive, dye and corn syrup free for over a year now eating only organic foods. He is on B-6, magnesium, taurine, zinc and Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega for the past year as well. When we were doing the gf/cf diet all he would eat (and I do mean ALL) was ham and green apples, every day.<BR> <BR> I should probably have him tested for food allergies but the doctors already feel like I have requested numerous un-necessary tests and I am unsure how cooperative they are going to be.<BR> <BR> I have not tried the enzymes and that should probably be my next step.<BR> -Charlotte<BR> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 He gets both of these things , that is why I am concerned. Thanks for the link, I will check it out. -Charlotte Re: [ ] weight question Lots of water and exercise may help. Milk thistle (available at HFS) for liver function can also help. www.naet.com for allergy testing info or try a rotation diet. S <tt> , we did the gfcf for 2 months with no improvements (in stomach issues or weight). We tried removing corn and that did nothing, we did remove Soy. He had been additive, dye and corn syrup free for over a year now eating only organic foods. He is on B-6, magnesium, taurine, zinc and Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega for the past year as well. When we were doing the gf/cf diet all he would eat (and I do mean ALL) was ham and green apples, every day.<BR> <BR> I should probably have him tested for food allergies but the doctors already feel like I have requested numerous un-necessary tests and I am unsure how cooperative they are going to be.<BR> <BR> I have not tried the enzymes and that should probably be my next step.<BR> -Charlotte<BR> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ======================================================= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Charlotte, I started digestive enzymes on my 6 yo PDD son and while I was reading 'Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Disorders', I was reading more about my 4 yo with stomach issues. My 4 yo too has been on digestive enzymes and I have seen much more improvement than with the idiot pediatric gastroenterologist. Unfortunately, specialists at times are jerks and only treat symptomatically and never want to find the root of the problem. HNI has been the best thing to assist him. He is no longer complaining his belly hurts and we are healing his gut. Read more here on HNI products. http://216.114.78.114/webcenter/sites/hni/ You can call them, tell them about your issues and you can ask them for samples and they will send some to you. Just start 'low (dose) and slow (1 meal a day & work up to full dosage)'. You may want to learn more about enzymes here: http://www.enzymestuff.com/index.htm Excellent resource! Jackie------------------- > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? > My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk > foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years > old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he > has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have > had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were > normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors > will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to > think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already > has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 You're in luck! The best test for mercury toxicity is the DDI hair analysis then apply Andy Cutler's counting rules to look for impaired mineral transport. You can get this kit through Direct Lab Services 1-800-908-0000. They're offering a discount this month for those who mention this e-group! You will want the Hair Elements test kit. S <BR> > > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight<BR> > > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and <BR> > eats<BR> > > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. <BR> > > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and<BR> > > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some<BR> > > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I<BR> > > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results<BR> > > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the<BR> > > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am<BR> > > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor<BR> > > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated.<BR> > > -Charlotte<BR> > ><BR> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi Charlotte, Certainly if he has hypothalmic disfunction that would be contributing to the weight gain, especially abdominal fat. It would also affect mood and cognitive function. Are you doing and endocrine support. I have a very good product I use, natural food based. Let me know, it will probabaly help to support this if you are not already. Also heavy metal effects the bodies ability to do many things it is such a severe burden. As far as best tests I will leave that to an expert with that. designs wrote: > Soy has been out since he was an infant, he won't touch red meat, he > also does not drink milk (but we buy hormone free organic regardless). > I do try to buy the chicken he eats at the local organic grocery store > but admit I have been lax on that from time to time. > > It could very well be his hormone issues from the hypothalamic > dysfunction. Although I have been told by the endo that isolated GnRh > deficiency will not throw any other " body functions " off other than > those that control secondary sexual characteristics and bone density, I > highly doubt that your hypothalamus (control center for everything > including, sleep behavior, hunger etc....) can have an imbalance or > genetic mutation without effecting anything else! > > I was just curious if heavy metal retention may be adding to the > equation. Forgive my ignorance but if I am going to do this I need to > know the best method because my son is needle phobic, what is the best > method of mercury testing? > Re: [ ] weight question > > > > > > Hi Charlotte, > > > > > > Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food > that can > > cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are > > high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should > only be > > in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what > about > > his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, > enzymes > > to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight > > because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the > worst > > if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some > ideas, > > > > designs wrote: > > > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > > > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and > > eats > > > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not > stopped. > > > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average > line and > > > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always > had some > > > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his > belly. I > > > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all > results > > > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > > > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > > > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but > the poor > > > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > > > -Charlotte > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 , one would figure that there is some connection with the hypothalamic problems and the other issues but according to almost 2 years of research, this is not the case with isolated GnRh deficiency. All of his other hypothalamic and pituitary tests are normal, all genetic testing is normal. There does not seem to be any more of a trend of cognitive issues among those with his condition and the general population. I have spoken to people all over the world with this disorder, some as old as 76 and some parents of children as young as 1. There does seem to be an increasing trend in general endocrine disruption in infants as well as food allergies that never seemed to exist when we were kids. had a renal ultrasound because some kids with KS have unilateral renal agenesis but instead of missing a kidney my son actually has EXTRA parts on his right kidney! However, the ASD has reeked some havoc in his current hormone replacement therapy, he is extremely emotionally sensitive to any changes in hormone levels. Most children with this genetic issue would be able to take his dose of testosterone without any noticeable behavioral or emotional reaction, however, my son needs smaller doses more spread out or ALL his AS issues get noticeably worse during both the peaks and declines of serum t levels. This fascinated the endocrinologist in Boston who is one of the leaders in Kallmann's research in the country. I don't think he had ever treated a child with both disorders so it was a new treatment angle. Anyway, I would love any nutritional intervention suggestions or recommendations you have, I am willing to try anything at this point! Thanks! -Charlotte Re: [ ] weight question > > > > > > Hi Charlotte, > > > > > > Even though your son may not eat junk food, there are many food > that can > > cause weight gain. Breads, pasta,rice potatoes, also some fruits are > > high glycemic, like watermelon and other tropical fruits, should > only be > > in moderation or none at all if needing to lose weight. Also what > about > > his bowel habtis, is he going regular, he might need probiotics, > enzymes > > to keep things moving good. My daughter has a tendency to gain weight > > because she is a carboholic, and she also skips meals, this is the > worst > > if you are to heavy. Small meals and lots of them. Just some > ideas, > > > > designs wrote: > > > I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight > > > gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and > > eats > > > no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not > stopped. > > > At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average > line and > > > now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always > had some > > > gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his > belly. I > > > have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all > results > > > were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the > > > doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am > > > starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but > the poor > > > kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. > > > -Charlotte > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 , Could you please send me a link to that thyroid group if you get the chance..thanks! -Charlotte Re: [ ] weight question I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Is he on any medication? ~Penny ~ JAX Management, Inc. HYPERLINK " http://www.jaxmgt.com " http://www.jaxmgt.com Furthering the cause of Autism Awareness ~~~~~~~~~~~ What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done. Temple Grandin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ _____ From: designs [mailto:scottdesigns@...] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 5:48 AM Subject: Re: [ ] weight question I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.3 - Release Date: 4/25/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.3 - Release Date: 4/25/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 No. He has been med free for a year. They had us trying stimulants for about a year and a half before that and those obviously stimulated his metabolism and he lost some weight but the minute he went off them he gained 15 lbs in 3 months. -Charlotte Re: [ ] weight question I was wondering if heavy metal build up can cause unexplained weight gain? My son who had no family pre-disposition to weight gain, and eats no junk foods at all, started gaining weight at 7 and has not stopped. At 7 years old he weighed 51lbs which was right on the average line and now at 11 he has more than doubled that at 120. He has always had some gastrointestinal issues and the weight is primarlily in his belly. I have had his thyroid tested and had diabetic testing done, all results were normal. He complains about his stomach hurting and none of the doctors will listen to me that this is not " normal " for him. I am starting to think I should take him to a gastroenteroloist but the poor kid already has so many doctors. Any input would be appreciated. -Charlotte -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.3 - Release Date: 4/25/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.3 - Release Date: 4/25/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 > Good question. Every time he is in the bathroom it is at LEAST a half hour production and always has been, leading me to believe that he has " issues " when he is in there. In my family, this would mean constipation. You can consider increasing his magnesium, this works for us. Other constipation ideas here http://www.danasview.net/constip.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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