Guest guest Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi there, Our holistic doctor has suggested getting our oldest son (9 1/2) tested for what she suspects are low oxytocin levels. She would then suggest a prescription treatment of natural oxytocin (nasal spray). Anyone have opinions or experience with this? His diagnosis is PDD-NOS. He also does high-nutrient therapy and GF (as Traditional Foods based, as possible) diet. We do green smoothies and juicing, as well. also LDN. Thank you! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi Jean, I've had some experience with oxytocin. First of all, for more info there is an excellent YouTube video. Search Oxytocin + Dr. Flechas. Dr. Flechas has been using oxytocin successfully with many kids on the spectrum. I had read an article written by a local holistic doctor on oxytocin and was intrigued. After seeing the YouTube video I decided to make an appointment to see the local doctor. She had learned about using this therapy from Dr. Flechas. After examining my son, she gave him an injection of petocin (same as oxytocin). We had to wait about 15 minutes. I was told that if my son's ears turned red, then he was likely a good candidate for the therapy. His ears did turn very red, so the doctor wrote the prescription, which was filled by Belmar Pharmacy. These were caplets (not nasel spray). After about 3 to 4 days I definately saw some wonderful improvements in my son's behavior. He was about 14 at the time. He had calmed down (not as angry) and he actually came to speak to me after school about his day. Before the oxytocin he refused to speak to me. It was, as I told the doctor, half a miracle. It wasn't as miraculous as I had hoped or as others had experienced. But it was a definite improvement. We continued for about 2 months. Unfortunately our little miracle wore off. I called the doctor and she suggested increasing the dosage. We tried it, but nothing changed. She called Dr. Flechas and asked for his help since she was not nearly as experienced in this therapy. He suggested giving my son choline and inositol. I tried, but still nothing. Finally I just stopped giving it to him. It's an expensive prescription to use with no results. It was a shame that I got just a taste of what life could be like with my son acting normal again, but it just didn't continue. I suppose that he has many more issues than just a lack of oxytocin. The doctor that I went to had only used the therapy for about 10 kids, but she said that some of the results were totally miraculous. I also spoke to the pharmacist at Belmar who also told me that some of the results were wonderful. I am sorry that it wasn't the answer for my son, but I do believe that it is worth a try. Good luck. Arielle > > Hi there, > > Our holistic doctor has suggested getting our oldest son (9 1/2) tested for what she suspects are low oxytocin levels. She would then suggest a prescription treatment of natural oxytocin (nasal spray). Anyone have opinions or experience with this? His diagnosis is PDD-NOS. > > He also does high-nutrient therapy and GF (as Traditional Foods based, as possible) diet. We do green smoothies and juicing, as well. also LDN. > > Thank you! > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 That's a really interesting post, Arielle -- that there is a co-factor(?) or some variable that oxytocin depletes. You've just inspired me to go looking for it. I've been considering oxytocin for my daughter to help her with more social behaviors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I hope it works for her! Best of luck, Arielle > > That's a really interesting post, Arielle -- that there is a > co-factor(?) or some variable that oxytocin depletes. You've just > inspired me to go looking for it. I've been considering oxytocin for > my daughter to help her with more social behaviors. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Arielle, Thanks so much! My gut just doesn't feel great about oxytocin the way it does with LDN. I am going to proceed with testing, but just for my info. And definitely going to check out the homeopathic remedy Lac Maternum someone else recommended. Thanks again,Jean I hope it works for her! Best of luck, Arielle > > That's a really interesting post, Arielle -- that there is a > co-factor(?) or some variable that oxytocin depletes. You've just > inspired me to go looking for it. I've been considering oxytocin for > my daughter to help her with more social behaviors. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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