OT&Xpost: tests to do?

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Hi friends,

I have a co-worker with a 13 y/o grandson, possibly bi-polar. He is currently

on a new patch med for adhd, that 1/2 comes off when he puts it on. He just

started this one last week when school started. It is not metabolized, goes

straight into the bloodstream. He is also on an anxiety med, probably been on it

for a year. He is very artistic. He is very, very sensitive, and has terrible

social skills. He has been taking magnesium (120 mgs) and fish oil gel caps

(omega 3 and 6). She has noticed an improvement with these two (calmer, not as

easily aggrivated). He is going to the doctor for tests this Friday (she is not

sure what kind of doctor). She (grandma) thinks he may have sensitivity to

wheat, as his diet staple is processed foods.

What questions should mom ask of the doctor, also, are there specific tests

for sensitivities to wheat, glutens, caseins? They will be seeing " regular "

doctors, not a DAN type that understands our kid's needs. I advised they will be

up against the usual " wall " of non-believers. I plan to lend her my " Enzymes

and Autism " book, at least to get a feel for biomed.

Thanks to all!!

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