Yeast die-off & seizures (and GF/CF)

February 4, 2008

My daughter was on a high dose of Prednisone along with a

prophylactic antibiotic (bactrim) for over 2 years. (to mitigate the

effects of Continual Spike Wave During Slow Sleep.) Thankfully her

EEG has been clear for the year and a half since the treatment, but

we are left with many behaviors akin to autism and very obvious yeast

issues. (Well, after that barrage how can she not be gut damaged?)

She has been sent home from school on several occasions because she

has diarrhea. I noticed that she has most of her " episodes " on days

when she has eaten lots of wheat...so 2 weeks ago we took gluten out

her diet..... MIRACLE! Her stomach is soft, her stools are firmer

and she is stimming less. We are so happy and motivated to continue

on a dietary path...

I know that the proteins in dairy are similar to gluten and so we

should cut them out too...however, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be

wiser to do a yeast protocol first ? I am reluctant to cut out too

many foods since she doesn't take supplements well (she pouches

anything unfamiliar in her food and doesn't swallow pills) so her

nutrients come from her food. Her calcium is of huge concern since

the Prednisone has compromised her bones.

AND then there is the issue of the die off. I've read that Nystatin

is contraindicated for seizures...is that because of the die off? Has

anyone had experience with kids with seizures who have undergone this

protocol? And if so, what is your experience?

Thanks in advance,

February 5, 2008

> we are left with many behaviors akin to autism and very obvious yeast

> issues.

Yeast info here

At my house, biotin and GSE worked very well to control yeast.

> I know that the proteins in dairy are similar to gluten and so we

> should cut them out too...however, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be

> wiser to do a yeast protocol first ?

You can try HNI AFP Peptizyde for the milk.

A yeast protocol is a good thing to consider also.

Dana

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