Re: Coroner rules autistic boy died from chelation

[Guest guest]

FYI..I have heard that the physician did the EDTA with an IV push...as

opposed to a steady drip...this may have been more to blame than the chelation

process itself...

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/6/2006 7:22:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,

nechapasi@... writes:

FYI..I have heard that the physician did the EDTA with an IV push...as

opposed to a steady drip...this may have been more to blame than the

chelation

process itself...

Chelation has always been a risky procedure.It is not done lightly by

mainstream practitioners, and it is done in Hospitals. The protocol does

not

use it and children get better. Kathy

[Guest guest]

fwiw,

iv edta is not one of the most common uses of chelators. most use natural

products. the doctor chose to do the iv push rather than the drip. im not

sure why but im no doctor and i wont play monday-morning-quarterback.

you do not " treat autism " using chelation. you treat metal poisoning with

chelation. edta is fda approved and even the treatment of choice for lead

poisoning. it has been used safely and successfully for a long time for that

specific purpose.

chelation dates back to the 1800's. it is not a new fad designed to treat

autism. edta is still the treatment of choice in major centers dealing with

childhood lead poisoning. of course, extensive testing has to determine if

metals are even a problem. chelation requires close doctor supervision and

frequent testing.

studies show the absorption of low to moderate levels of lead results in the

storage of lead in the brain. small amounts of lead can disrupt both brain

morphology (form or structure of the anatomy) and physiology (functioning of

component parts). in analyzing brain tissue after death, researchers have

found significant changes in some areas of the brain. more lead accumulated in

the hippocampus, the amygdala, and the cerebral cortex than in other parts

of the brain. these three areas are largely responsible for behavior,

emotions and language/

speech.

lead also interferes with neurotransmitter function and causes disruption of

normal cellular activity. back in the 70's, doctors at the harvard medical

school began studying the effects of an increased lead burden in children.

noted is neurological and psycho-motor functions in children with an increased

lead burden. the harvard team emphasized that particularly in cases where

young children with obvious neurological and gastro-intestinal problems also

have a history of " pica " (eating non-food substances) suggest a strong

suspicion of lead toxicity.

so, not to bore anyone (anymore), there is a wealth of chelation information

out there as well as many success stories. it is a personal decision on

whether to use a chelation protocol or not. the death of the 5 yr old is

tragic. raises a lot of questions about the use of iv edta especially a

" push " .

what is more important is the family needs our prayers and good thoughts.

loosing a child in any way is tragic enough.

vicki