TD-DMSA_different protocol?

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Has anyone done it differently? Such as one day on and one day off or

.......

We are doing it (TD-DMSA from Lee-Silsby) 3 days on, 3 times a day and

11 days off. My DAN wants me to try different ways and find the best

way for my son (by observing his behaviors). It is not an easy assignment.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

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> Has anyone done it differently? Such as one day on and one day off or

> ......

> We are doing it (TD-DMSA from Lee-Silsby) 3 days on, 3 times a day and

> 11 days off. My DAN wants me to try different ways and find the best

> way for my son (by observing his behaviors). It is not an easy

assignment.

> Any thoughts?

> Thanks,

>

My thoughts:

DMSA has been used lots of ways, orally. Um, I mean with lots

different timing schedules. A few comments on what I've heard

commonly:

1. three times a day. I believe this was the old DAN thing.

I mean I think this is the way a lot of DAN doctors did it AND

what DAN taught for a long time. (Don't know if they are still

teaching this any more, now.)

2. once a day, or once every other day. I believe that VRP

still publishes that once a day is recommended.

(or something like that-- it may be once a day for x days then

rest -- I'd have to look it up to be sure.)

I would guess that some of the people using Buttar's guidelines

for DMPS (once every other day) may also be applying this

timing to DMSA, but I don't know this, I'm only guessing.

3. frequent doses -- Andy's timing -- for DMSA, which is

every 4 hours INCLUDING at night, for at least 3 days.

More info:

http://home.earthlink.net/~moriam/Andy_dose_sched.html

I'm sure there are lots of other methods, but there are

the ones on my mind, anyway.

Further thoughts: I am quite clear that every 4 hours will

give the best results in most or all cases. So I would not

suggest trying anything else. It does not seem to vary much

for individuals --(a few people need every 3.5 hours but

otherwise it works well generally).

If you feel you must try something else, start with 3 or so

rounds of every-4-hours --- this will give you something to

compare to.

good wishes,

Moria