Re: High Dose Vitamin A and Maintenance

[Guest guest]

Maintenance dose on Day 3.

 

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

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

[Guest guest]

Maintenance dose on Day 3.

 

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

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

[Guest guest]

I did see a little bit of a rash (just one spot) with DS, which looked like a

mosquito bite. I was wondering whether there is any way to force the rash out of

him. Once he had a rash with OLE and we did see gains after that. So I really

want him to break out in a rash.

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> > Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how

> > you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high

> > dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the

> > third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose,

> > did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week

> > or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather

> > than switching right away on the third day?

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> --

> Toni

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> Mind like a steel trap...

> Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

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[Guest guest]

I did see a little bit of a rash (just one spot) with DS, which looked like a

mosquito bite. I was wondering whether there is any way to force the rash out of

him. Once he had a rash with OLE and we did see gains after that. So I really

want him to break out in a rash.

>

> >

> >

> > Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how

> > you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high

> > dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the

> > third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose,

> > did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week

> > or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather

> > than switching right away on the third day?

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> --

> Toni

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> ------

> Mind like a steel trap...

> Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

>

[Guest guest]

My DAN mentioned repeating the high vit a protocol once a month. We also had ONE " bite " looking thing.

 

I did see a little bit of a rash (just one spot) with DS, which looked like a mosquito bite. I was wondering whether there is any way to force the rash out of him. Once he had a rash with OLE and we did see gains after that. So I really want him to break out in a rash.

>

> >

> >

> > Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how

> > you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high

> > dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the

> > third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose,

> > did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week

> > or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather

> > than switching right away on the third day?

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> >

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>

>

> --

> Toni

>

> ------

> Mind like a steel trap...

> Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

>

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

[Guest guest]

My DAN mentioned repeating the high vit a protocol once a month. We also had ONE " bite " looking thing.

 

I did see a little bit of a rash (just one spot) with DS, which looked like a mosquito bite. I was wondering whether there is any way to force the rash out of him. Once he had a rash with OLE and we did see gains after that. So I really want him to break out in a rash.

>

> >

> >

> > Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how

> > you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high

> > dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the

> > third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose,

> > did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week

> > or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather

> > than switching right away on the third day?

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> --

> Toni

>

> ------

> Mind like a steel trap...

> Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

>

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

[Guest guest]

Your question comes at a very apropos time. I just published a blog post you might want to read before you give your child a maintenance dose of 10-25kIU daily.http://bit.ly/gRS4ly

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

Your question comes at a very apropos time. I just published a blog post you might want to read before you give your child a maintenance dose of 10-25kIU daily.http://bit.ly/gRS4ly

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I would most definitely *not* do this. http://www.drrachelwest.com/Treatments/Vitamin-A-Therapy.aspxI think a lot of people tend to forget that not everything is die off.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

On Jan 31, 2011, at 8:41 AM, Toni Marie Lombardo wrote:

My DAN mentioned repeating the high vit a protocol once a month. We also had ONE "bite" looking thing.

I did see a little bit of a rash (just one spot) with DS, which looked like a mosquito bite. I was wondering whether there is any way to force the rash out of him. Once he had a rash with OLE and we did see gains after that. So I really want him to break out in a rash.

>

> >

> >

> > Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how

> > you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high

> > dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the

> > third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose,

> > did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week

> > or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather

> > than switching right away on the third day?

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

> --

> Toni

>

> ------

> Mind like a steel trap...

> Rusty and illegal in 37 states.

>

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

[Guest guest]

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I can't answer that. I would discuss it with your doctor. My post isn't meant to scare you. It's just meant to make you think about what you are giving your child and if it has toxicity potential and that sometimes symptoms you're seeing isn't die-off. There are kids that take 10k IU daily with no physical signs of toxicity. It just doesn't mean that it is going to be safe for all kids. Discuss it with your doctor. You can pull Vitamin A levels if you're worried, you can do this through local labs.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I can't answer that. I would discuss it with your doctor. My post isn't meant to scare you. It's just meant to make you think about what you are giving your child and if it has toxicity potential and that sometimes symptoms you're seeing isn't die-off. There are kids that take 10k IU daily with no physical signs of toxicity. It just doesn't mean that it is going to be safe for all kids. Discuss it with your doctor. You can pull Vitamin A levels if you're worried, you can do this through local labs.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I can't answer that. I would discuss it with your doctor. My post isn't meant to scare you. It's just meant to make you think about what you are giving your child and if it has toxicity potential and that sometimes symptoms you're seeing isn't die-off. There are kids that take 10k IU daily with no physical signs of toxicity. It just doesn't mean that it is going to be safe for all kids. Discuss it with your doctor. You can pull Vitamin A levels if you're worried, you can do this through local labs.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

It really got me worried. Since November my son has been getting 7500 IU of Vitamin A daily. So it's been 3 months since he has been getting this much. He gets 2500 IU from CLO and 5000 IU from his Multi (ASD Vitamin and mineral powder). So he is getting 150% of recommended daily value. Also, we are planning on starting RX anti-virals. Should I reduce his vitamin A intake and hold on starting RX antivirals?

Thank you,

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Cheryl. I want to do some blood work for my son anyway, so checking Vitamin A levels would be another thing to add on our list.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Cheryl. I want to do some blood work for my son anyway, so checking Vitamin A levels would be another thing to add on our list.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

If this helps any: My son is low on Vitamin A per a labcorp test. Her suggestion is to do the high dose vitamin A protocol (twofold - addresses measles and the deficiency) and then not give a maintenance dose at all. She feels that for most, just doing the high dose protocol every 6 months is sufficient. While we don't want to be deficient in A, between all the supplements we give, we should have plenty of A to go around. She still pulls A to make sure but she finds it's not necessary for most to even take a separate maintenance dose if you do the high A every 6 months.That's her take one it, at least.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Thanks, Cheryl. I want to do some blood work for my son anyway, so checking Vitamin A levels would be another thing to add on our list.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

If this helps any: My son is low on Vitamin A per a labcorp test. Her suggestion is to do the high dose vitamin A protocol (twofold - addresses measles and the deficiency) and then not give a maintenance dose at all. She feels that for most, just doing the high dose protocol every 6 months is sufficient. While we don't want to be deficient in A, between all the supplements we give, we should have plenty of A to go around. She still pulls A to make sure but she finds it's not necessary for most to even take a separate maintenance dose if you do the high A every 6 months.That's her take one it, at least.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Thanks, Cheryl. I want to do some blood work for my son anyway, so checking Vitamin A levels would be another thing to add on our list.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

If this helps any: My son is low on Vitamin A per a labcorp test. Her suggestion is to do the high dose vitamin A protocol (twofold - addresses measles and the deficiency) and then not give a maintenance dose at all. She feels that for most, just doing the high dose protocol every 6 months is sufficient. While we don't want to be deficient in A, between all the supplements we give, we should have plenty of A to go around. She still pulls A to make sure but she finds it's not necessary for most to even take a separate maintenance dose if you do the high A every 6 months.That's her take one it, at least.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

Thanks, Cheryl. I want to do some blood work for my son anyway, so checking Vitamin A levels would be another thing to add on our list.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

For us she recommended doing 4 days of high dose Vitamin A and repeat it every 3 months. Right now we will not be doing it, but it is something to consider for the future.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

For us she recommended doing 4 days of high dose Vitamin A and repeat it every 3 months. Right now we will not be doing it, but it is something to consider for the future.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

For us she recommended doing 4 days of high dose Vitamin A and repeat it every 3 months. Right now we will not be doing it, but it is something to consider for the future.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I forgot, we see the same DAN. And this is the prime example of how different kids need different things but I would also say that if you feel you need an explanation of why every 3 months and why for 4 days, you should ask her. She'll explain it and you can decide if you like her explanation or not. She won't be pissed if you decide to do it for 2 days instead of 4 or anything else. She has her opinion and it may be a very solid opinion - I don't know. We've never really discussed it that much. I honestly don't know enough about it to guess that it's right or wrong or somewhere in the middle. I only know what the protocol is in it's original form and what constitutes toxicity. Doctors prescribe it outside of what I know and I'm sure there are mom's on here that have way more information on it than I do. I only know the basics of it. The great thing about her is that she will discuss and offer her opinions and listen to yours. She may not agree but she'll listen and as long as she feels it isn't dangerous or risking her medical license, she'll work with you to do things that are more comfortable for you.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

For us she recommended doing 4 days of high dose Vitamin A and repeat it every 3 months. Right now we will not be doing it, but it is something to consider for the future.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?

[Guest guest]

I forgot, we see the same DAN. And this is the prime example of how different kids need different things but I would also say that if you feel you need an explanation of why every 3 months and why for 4 days, you should ask her. She'll explain it and you can decide if you like her explanation or not. She won't be pissed if you decide to do it for 2 days instead of 4 or anything else. She has her opinion and it may be a very solid opinion - I don't know. We've never really discussed it that much. I honestly don't know enough about it to guess that it's right or wrong or somewhere in the middle. I only know what the protocol is in it's original form and what constitutes toxicity. Doctors prescribe it outside of what I know and I'm sure there are mom's on here that have way more information on it than I do. I only know the basics of it. The great thing about her is that she will discuss and offer her opinions and listen to yours. She may not agree but she'll listen and as long as she feels it isn't dangerous or risking her medical license, she'll work with you to do things that are more comfortable for you.

Cheryl ~http://www.gryffins-tail.blogspot.com~~@Gryffins_Tail~

For us she recommended doing 4 days of high dose Vitamin A and repeat it every 3 months. Right now we will not be doing it, but it is something to consider for the future.

Dovile

Those who have seen benefits from High Dose Vitamin A can you tell me how you switched to the maintenance dose? In other words, did you give the high dose (4,00,000 I.U.) for 2 days and start the maintenance dose from the third day (10,000-25,000 I.U.) itself? Or, after the 2 days of high dose, did you slowly reduce and reach the lower maintenance dose in about a week or so i.e. gradually went from the high dose to the maintenance dose rather than switching right away on the third day?