Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 , My son is now recovered, but viruses still continue to be a concern for him. The die-off reaction to the antivirals usually occurs a week to two weeks after starting the antiviral. A die-off reaction is when the virus is being killed off. It usually kicks up some severe reactions before exiting the body. I know you are never going to believe this because your child seems more autistic, but it really this is great news. It means viruses are an issue for your child. And the antiviral will help their immune system. You probably feel like you are going backwards at this time, and it is hard to know that you are doing the right thing. However, when die-off is over, you will see a new kid. More focused and alert. You will be amazed by the change in your child. So hang on. After die-off it will be wonderful! The hyper, silly, and drunken behavior start to go away. Now they can learn to stop pinching or biting. (Or whatever the behavior is that your child does. Behaviors that make you crazy now, will be possible to get rid of with teaching.) Die-off doesn't usually last more than a week but can be as long as ten days. If it is really bad, call Dr. G. He may tell you to either increase or decrease the dosage of the anti-viral. The only thing I can compare the symptoms to is PMS. You feel like PMS times twenty. During that time we didn't do anything complicated. We hung out and did things he found relaxing like watching his favorite videos. It wasn't a time I would try to teach my son anything new. They feel very sick. Tylenol every three and a half hours helps. Hang in there. This short terrible time will bring great things, Many years ago after we moved I forgot to renew his antivirals. I didn't realize how much they helped my son because he was doing so well and I attributed it to maturity and a great ABA program. Within a week my son who was in the ballpark for not exhibiting autistic behaviors once again became very autistic. I was scared he would stay that way and was so angry with myself for letting the medication lapse. Thankfully, within a week the meds started to work again and was back. Marcia Give me a call if I can answer any questions 805 497-8202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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