Re: Re: SSRIs w/out the protocol? - Finding funding for treatment OT

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, Have you tried to find Social Services agencies to help off set the

costs for your son's treatment? I know it is possible because I found help

today through a charity. I also found out that my daughter will qualify for

Medicaid based on her disability not on our income. If it was based on our

income then we would not qualify. I know that it seems hopeless at times when

you are trying to come up with the money but sometimes it pays to ask for help

if you truly can not afford it. Good luck!!! Sheri

meljackmom <meljackmom@...> wrote: Hi jennifer,

I am going based on memory. Someone asked Dr G what they should do

while on the waiting list. he said follow the diet, and if your

doctor will prescribe, trial a low dose of ssri. I do not remember

him selecting a specific one, but left that more up to the childs

pediatrician. As I recall, the thinking was to help out the

bloodflow issues in the brain, so as not to lose any more ground, so

to speak. Does that make sense? Not trying to be the doctor, just

trying to retell a chat conversation.

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> > Hi -

> >

> > My youngest son has been off the protocol around 2

> > years now, and he has regressed pretty badly, his

> > speech is NOT right, he is not a bright little boy,

> > and is clearly not functioning very well at all.

> >

> > I cannot yet pay for treatment, and while I'm going to

> > keep searching, it isn't likely I can find another

> > doctor here to help w/antivirals. BUT - if I could

> > use SSRIs (the best chance to obtain), would you guys

> > not think it would still be helpful? I know Dr G

> > usually preferred to treat w/meds first to get

> > stabilized, but this child doesn't need to wait until

> > I have the resources in place to get him care from Dr

> > G again.

> >

> > Any advice will be appreciated. More questions to

> > follow - I have lots of questions about his speech.

> >

> > Thanks-

> >

> >

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