Getting back on track . . . adding Houstons to Ultrase?

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Hello!!! I have been away from this list for a long time, and now back to try

again after re-reading Enzymes and Autism (love it!). We took a break from

enzymes and many bio-med treatments for about 6 months for my almost-4-year-old

ds with PDD, Fragile X syndrome and a host of digestive issues. Now we're back

reintroducing supplements - low and slow - and searching for the right balance.

He has been GFCF (and egg and peanut free) for 2 years. We even tried SCD for 6

months and at other times have been corn- and soy-free. Now, with my son

self-limiting to about 2 foods plus dry cereal, we are ready to throw in the

towel . . . time to re-try some enzymes. I'm asking for help from this list on

the best way to start.

Previous experience with enzymes was that chewable Houstons seemed to cause

facial rash and diarrhea. Kirkman Enzyme Complet DPP-IV also seemed to cause

diarrhea. However, as I said, things were so muddy, and he was on so many

supplements and having yeast issues that it was hard to say for sure what was

causing what symptoms.

His main issues now are aggression, irritability, food texture aversion (only

eats dry/crunchy and drinks tons of diluted apple juice), loose stools, skin

rashes especially on face, dark under-eye circles, occasional red ears,

fatigue/sluggishness alternating with hyperactivity, low appetite, low weight.

He is definitely sensitive/susceptible to yeast overgrowth.

He is on Ultrase (low pancreative enzymes found on colonoscopy), S. boulardi,

Candex, omega 3s, Abilify, Baclofen, prevacid, calcium and MB12 shots. He is

doing much better than a year ago, but we'd really like to expand his food

options.

I was thinking of starting him out with Zyme Prime. If that goes well, possibly

switch to Tri-enza and evaluate the need for additional No-Phenol. Does this

make sense, especially given the existing Ultrase prescription?

Thanks for helping!

Kelley

[Guest guest]

hi, just wanted to make a few things clearer for some folks about the enzymes.

the frequent urination is normal, esp in the beginning as the enzymes, when not

digesting food, go around breaking down different debris all over the body. and

it is a good thing.

the ultrase,

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ULTRASE® (pancrelipase) Capsules are orally administered and contain 250 mg of

enteric-coated microspheres of

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enzyme<http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3266> concentrate,

predominantly pancreatic lipase,

amylase<http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=20630>, and

protease<http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5079>.

Each ULTRASE®

Capsule<http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11933> contains:

Lipase .................................................. 4,500 U.S.P. Units

Amylase .................................................. 20,000 U.S.P. Units

Protease .................................................. 25,000 U.S.P. Units

Inactive ingredients: povidone,

talc<http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13003>, sugar,

methacrylic acid copolymer (Type C), triethyl citrate, simethicone emulsion.

Last updated on RxList: 1/20/2009

is made from pancreatic enzymes, this means they work in the small intestine in

a pH range of 7 -9, if it is happening. THEY do NOT help digest food in the

stomach as plant enzymes will.

the ultrase is good for inflammatory issues , but does not reduce or increase

workload of pancreas as the plant enzymes can. and being enteric coated doesn't

mean anything because the enzymes are deactivated by the pH and " awaken " in the

proper environment for them. that's how pepsinogen becomes pepsin in the

stomach by the pH dropping to 1.5 to 2 hopefully.

hth, linda rn, enzyme therapist