Croup (Was: Re: FOR LORIANN)

[Guest guest]

Sheldon often gets croup too, especially when he's coming down

with something.

(Hope you don't mind me getting in on this conversation.)

I have

been trying to figure out why my kids get croup ALL THE TIME and none

of my other friends kids do- what is the link? Any ideas?

Suzanne

M. man

From: Loriann

Melby

Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 9:00 PM

To: Mito

Subject: RE: Use of melatonin in toddlers for

Suzanne

Suzanne,

The article back in Sept. of 2003 stated that

" Elevated Melatonin Levels May Worsen Nocturnal

Asthma " . It said that " melatonin enhances

inflammation in asthma " . I believe that the

most

recent articles state that melatonin can help with

sleep for asthmatics. We just monitored Lucas and he

seemed to do okay with it. He had had frequent

bouts

of croup in the past prior to melatonin use. The

lack

of staying asleep and an increased level of discomfort

(possible abdominal pain) was what caused us to switch

off of melatonin and on to amitriptyline. What has

also been uncovered is that Lucas was diagnosed with a

fatty acid oxidation disorder most likely long-chain

(LCHAD) and a switch to a cheaper formula (not LCHAD

friendly) was also taking place at that time. HTH,

Loriann

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wrote:

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> What was the tie in related to asthmatics?? Just

> curious, thanks for your

> input

>

> Suzanne M. man

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> Re: Use of melatonin in

> toddlers/children, results??

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>

> Suzanne,

> We used melatonin for about a year or so for Lucas.

> We were successful to get him to sleep and then

> after

> an almost 48 hours without sleep we started him on

> amitriptyline instead. We used only 200

micrograms

> =

> 0.2 mg's. I was a little concerned because of

some

> medical articles which claimed melatonin should be

> used with caution with asthmatics. Loriann

> --- Embroidery Journal

>

> wrote:

>

> > I have just started using melatonin, with my 2

=

> > year old , Zoe. Wondering

> > what affects the rest of you have seen, good

and

> bad

> > and what dosage you are

> > using with your children. Just curious if you

have

> > time, would love to hear

> > about this

further. Thank you!!

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> > Suzanne M.

man

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> Please contact

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questions.

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[Guest guest]

Sheldon often gets croup too, especially when he's coming down

with something.

(Hope you don't mind me getting in on this conversation.)

I have

been trying to figure out why my kids get croup ALL THE TIME and none

of my other friends kids do- what is the link? Any ideas?

Suzanne

M. man

From: Loriann

Melby

Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 9:00 PM

To: Mito

Subject: RE: Use of melatonin in toddlers for

Suzanne

Suzanne,

The article back in Sept. of 2003 stated that

" Elevated Melatonin Levels May Worsen Nocturnal

Asthma " . It said that " melatonin enhances

inflammation in asthma " . I believe that the

most

recent articles state that melatonin can help with

sleep for asthmatics. We just monitored Lucas and he

seemed to do okay with it. He had had frequent

bouts

of croup in the past prior to melatonin use. The

lack

of staying asleep and an increased level of discomfort

(possible abdominal pain) was what caused us to switch

off of melatonin and on to amitriptyline. What has

also been uncovered is that Lucas was diagnosed with a

fatty acid oxidation disorder most likely long-chain

(LCHAD) and a switch to a cheaper formula (not LCHAD

friendly) was also taking place at that time. HTH,

Loriann

--- Embroidery Journal

wrote:

>

> What was the tie in related to asthmatics?? Just

> curious, thanks for your

> input

>

> Suzanne M. man

> Embroidery Journal

>

> Inspiring Ideas for Home Embroiderers &

Professional

> Crafters

>

> www.embroideryjournal.com

> or fax

> Re: Use of melatonin in

> toddlers/children, results??

>

>

> Suzanne,

> We used melatonin for about a year or so for Lucas.

> We were successful to get him to sleep and then

> after

> an almost 48 hours without sleep we started him on

> amitriptyline instead. We used only 200

micrograms

> =

> 0.2 mg's. I was a little concerned because of

some

> medical articles which claimed melatonin should be

> used with caution with asthmatics. Loriann

> --- Embroidery Journal

>

> wrote:

>

> > I have just started using melatonin, with my 2

=

> > year old , Zoe. Wondering

> > what affects the rest of you have seen, good

and

> bad

> > and what dosage you are

> > using with your children. Just curious if you

have

> > time, would love to hear

> > about this

further. Thank you!!

>

>

>

>

>

>

> > Suzanne M.

man

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Please contact

mito-owner with any

> problems or

questions.

> Yahoo! Groups

Links

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>