blastocystis hominus: Brett's mom or others

May 7, 2001

>>>>found some " blastocystis hominus " in Brett's stools that is very

persistant. We're going to try some new stronger drug for it starting

today (I haven't picked it up from the compounding pharmacist yet, so I

don't know what it's called). >>>>

Sue,

My son has this and I can't seem to get rid of it. Before I begin I would

like to know what you will be using and how much-how long?

We weren't very successful with oregano capsules since my son refused to

take them after only one week. I went the traditional route and tried a

Flagyl generic because it was 'dye free' but after 5 days (out of a

prescribed 10 days) he had a severe reaction-facial swelling and loss of

motor coordination, both scary. So we stopped immediately.

I just purchased ParaGone for Kids made by Renew-Life which I planned to

begin after my son's body calms down from the last drug. This is a 15 day

on-5days off-15 days on routine that may have to be repeated. Before I

begin I am interested in what you'll be using, please share. Thank you.

Sharon in Virginia

May 7, 2001

> My son has this and I can't seem to get rid of it. Before I begin I

would

> like to know what you will be using and how much-how long?

Sharon,

OOPS- Sorry! I hit send accidentally before I was finished.

Anyway, he's on a compounded version of Iodoquinol 210mg/5ml. The

dose is 5ml 3 times per day for 20 days. Previously, we did a 10 day

course of flagyl, that was obviously not effective.

In my nurse's drug guide, it says that iodoquinol is a " Direct-acting

(contact) amebicide effective ...in the intestinal lumen. Range of

antiprotozoal action includes trichimonas vaginalis and balantidium

coli; also has some antibacterial and antifungal properties. " I

guess the b. hominus is also in that antiprotozoal range, and it

should help with the never-ending yeast battle, too.

It also says that after using the medication, you should test stools

across 3 different days to be sure the infection is gone.

Since I just picked this up today, Brett hasn't started it yet. I'll

keep you posted on his progress.

Good luck to your little one-

Sue

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