Re: Re: Help w/Head Hitting (FRITOS)

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Just an FYI that Fritos have cross-contamination (CC) issues with gluten and casein, for those who do not use CC products.Here is the statement from Frito-Lay on their website: "The above products do not contain gluten or casein; however, they are produced on the same line as our products that do contain gluten and casein. Although the lines are washed between batches, a slight residue may remain on the lines. Individuals who are extremely sensitive may be affected."http://www.fritolay.com/your-health/for-special-dietary-needs.html Tori Tuncan On Mar 10, 2010, at 8:19 AM, Toni Marie Lombardo wrote:I think they make a natural/organic Fritos, not that it would help but then you know it's not GMO.On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:09 AM, <dbklein34aol> wrote: To Everyone: Thank you so much for all of your responses. I have been on several message boards over the past 2 years and never have I had this many responses to a post. I really, really appreciate all of you that have sent your suggestions my way. You gave me alot to go on. For the one post, yes we are also soy free. Sugar free too, but not to the extreme. She does get some. Kara's diet is very limited. She eats pretty much the same thing everyday. Unlike many of the other kids I have read about, the diet did not expand her likings at all. She still wants no parts of veggies and does not eat red meat. I have tried elimination type diets targeting one food, taking it away a few weeks then adding back in. Things like eggs, bananas and chicken. Just to see if they were possibly affecting her. I sometimes wonder about corn, I do let her have Fritos, which is corn, oil and salt. I have eliminated those as well with no change in behavior. Thanks again to all, your support is very much appreciated. I am glad I found this board, what a great means of support!!!! Have a great day...... Kara's Mom Re: Help w/Head Hitting , (some ideas take it for what it's worth!)I agree w/Cheryl..and I had these experiences too...Milk/Wheat caused this in our house. My son would wake up and bang his head repeatedly, and when he was frustrated would head butt everything in his way..(it was awful! I know what you are going thru) -- I actually thought (he was only 2.5 at the time) a helmet would be a good thing...but at 5 -- um, no, that's not really an option. I know you said you are GF/CF -- are you also soy (as soy can cause this type of reaction too.) -- I found that the soy proteins did this (to my child), not the oil. (other people have had different experiences w/this) -- the other thing, if you haven't gotten an IGg test done, it might be worthwhile, to make sure you got all the culprits. I had made the mistake ONCE of not reading a label, and giving him a smoothie that had wheat and barley grass in it, they are considered to be "gluten" free. (Has to do with the maturity of the seed?) However, it was a disaster, and I learned quickly that he can't have these either.I know this might sound silly..but when my son's blood sugar was low, he was very irritable and didn't cope well (which is putting it mildly). I know you said "sugar" free. -- Do you mean all sugar, including fruit? -- the reason I ask, is that sugar yes, feeds yeast, but it also the preferred food for the brain. I found that when I limited (too much) my natural sugars, he was a train wreck. Although, I do combat yeast, he has made great strides in so many areas. (He only has a slight speech delay now) Judy Converse's book "special needs kids eat right." - was a great resource to me as it explained how to make sure your child was getting enough without exacerbating the other problems (like yeast/fungi, etc.).There is another post too that suggested too much B6 also caused aggressive behavior -- I had mine removed from my son's compounded multi- and it took care of nightmares he was having as well has the aggressive issues.I hope this gives you a place to begin... laura > > > Hi. I am new to this board and am learning more than any other message board I have ever participated in. I was hoping that I could get some help with our most recent issue. > > > > My daughter is 5y/o and we have been doing biomedical for the last 2 years. Over the last 6 months she started hitting herself in the head when becoming frustrated. It has become increasingly worse. It is when she is frustrated or angry. At school it occurs when any type of unpreferred activity is presented. If you hold her hand down she will try to head butt the teacher etc......Occasionally, it will occur out of nowhere but most of the time it is from anger/frustration etc.> > > > It has been suggested to me that it may be a headache caused by yeast, food or supps. Kind of vague, huh??? She is gf/cf/sf/sugar free and yeast free. > > > > School is suggesting a helmet and I want no part of it. If anyone out there has any suggestions for me it would be greatly appreciated.> > > > Thanks for your time.> > > > > > Kara's Mom> > > >>-- Toni------Mind like a steel trap...Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

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Thank you for that info! :-)

 

Just an FYI that Fritos have cross-contamination (CC) issues with gluten and casein, for those who do not use CC products.Here is the statement from Frito-Lay on their website: 

" The above products do not contain gluten or casein; however, they are produced on the same line as our products that do contain gluten and casein. Although the lines are washed between batches, a slight residue may remain on the lines. Individuals who are extremely sensitive may be affected. "

http://www.fritolay.com/your-health/for-special-dietary-needs.html

Tori Tuncan On Mar 10, 2010, at 8:19 AM, Toni Marie Lombardo wrote:

I think they make a natural/organic Fritos, not that it would help but then you know it's not GMO.

On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:09 AM,  wrote:

 

To Everyone: Thank you so much for all of your responses. I have been on several message boards over the past 2 years and never have I had this many responses to a post. I really, really appreciate all of you that have sent your suggestions my way. You gave me alot to go on. For the one post, yes we are also soy free. Sugar free too, but not to the extreme. She does get some. Kara's diet is very limited. She eats pretty much the same thing everyday. Unlike many of the other kids I have read about, the diet did not expand her likings at all. She still wants no parts of veggies and does not eat red meat. I have tried elimination type diets targeting one food, taking it away a few weeks then adding back in. Things like eggs, bananas and chicken. Just to see if they were possibly affecting her. I sometimes wonder about corn, I do let her have Fritos, which is corn, oil and salt. I have eliminated those as well with  no change in behavior.

 Thanks again to all, your support is very much appreciated. I am glad I found this board, what a great means of support!!!! Have a great day......

 Kara's Mom Re: Help w/Head Hitting , (some ideas take it for what it's worth!)

I agree w/Cheryl..and I had these experiences too...Milk/Wheat caused this in our house. My son would wake up and bang his head repeatedly, and when he was frustrated would head butt everything in his way..(it was awful! I know what you are going thru) -- I actually thought (he was only 2.5 at the time) a helmet would be a good thing...but at 5 -- um, no, that's not really an option. 

I know you said you are GF/CF -- are you also soy (as soy can cause this type of reaction too.) -- I found that the soy proteins did this (to my child), not the oil. (other people have had different experiences w/this) -- the other thing, if you haven't gotten an IGg test done, it might be worthwhile, to make sure you got all the culprits. 

I had made the mistake ONCE of not reading a label, and giving him a smoothie that had wheat and barley grass in it, they are considered to be " gluten " free. (Has to do with the maturity of the seed?) However, it was a disaster, and I learned quickly that he can't have these either.

I know this might sound silly..but when my son's blood sugar was low, he was very irritable and didn't cope well (which is putting it mildly). I know you said " sugar " free. -- Do you mean all sugar, including fruit? -- the reason I ask, is that sugar yes, feeds yeast, but it also the preferred food for the brain. I found that when I limited (too much) my natural sugars, he was a train wreck. Although, I do combat yeast, he has made great strides in so many areas. (He only has a slight speech delay now) Judy Converse's book " special needs kids eat right. " - was a great resource to me as it explained how to make sure your child was getting enough without exacerbating the other problems (like yeast/fungi, etc.).

There is another post too that suggested too much B6 also caused aggressive behavior -- I had mine removed from my son's compounded multi- and it took care of nightmares he was having as well has the aggressive issues.

I hope this gives you a place to begin... laura > > > Hi. I am new to this board and am learning more than any other message board I have ever participated in. I was hoping that I could get some help with our most recent issue. 

> > > > My daughter is 5y/o and we have been doing biomedical for the last 2 years. Over the last 6 months she started hitting herself in the head when becoming frustrated. It has become increasingly worse. It is when she is frustrated or angry. At school it occurs when any type of unpreferred activity is presented. If you hold her hand down she will try to head butt the teacher etc......Occasionally, it will occur out of nowhere but most of the time it is from anger/frustration etc.

> > > > It has been suggested to me that it may be a headache caused by yeast, food or supps. Kind of vague, huh??? She is gf/cf/sf/sugar free and yeast free. > > 

> > School is suggesting a helmet and I want no part of it. If anyone out there has any suggestions for me it would be greatly appreciated.> > > > Thanks for your time.> > 

> >  > > Kara's Mom> > > >>

-- Toni------Mind like a steel trap...Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

-- Toni------Mind like a steel trap...Rusty and illegal in 37 states.