Has anyone seen this--explovisve rage

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Hi all,

I may have posted this before, but really need help, or at least advice.

My son is 17. When he was younger, he was prone to self-injurious behavior. For

the last few years, his behavior has been reasonably stable. He would have

periods of sleeplessness and the foods he would eat were mostly non-existent. He

has had allergy problems since he was 5 years old and taking every allergy med

there was. The last thing the doctor put him on was Allegra, which he doesn't

tolerate well. He is severely autistic and mostly non-communicative. About 3 or

4 years ago he started having such severe digestive issues that he was referred

to a GI doc. Endoscopy-inflammation,acid reflux, hiatal hernia-prescribed

Prevacid. 2 colonoscopies within 2 years. 1st the ileum valve was locked down

and had to be forced open. 2nd-doc said was good, found only spots of

inflammation in colon--antispasmodic prescription.

Now the problem. Out of the blue, he started having meltdowns, basically at the

same time 7-8pm. Not every night but mostly. He will be fine and for no reason

start mashing his face into the computer screen or tv screen until his nose is

swelling. Then he will start beating himself in the head, saying " My Head " . When

it is over, it is over. If anyone interrupts the process, the rage is exhibited

toward them. When it is over, he is fine, but totally out of control during the

episode. His ocd behavior has escalated during the rest of the time.

In trying to determine what is causing this, I have backed off of all

supplements. I am considering possible seizures. He spends a lot of time in

front of the computer. Any ideas would be appreciated.

This is the short version.

Thanks,

Drissia