Re: very bad ADD on top of ASD

[Guest guest]

While 52 rounds is significant, I'm guessing you will need many more.

You could try some other things to help with the symptom in the meantime, such

as brain enhancers like vinpocetine.

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> Hi all,

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> We've been chelating with DMSA+ALA for 2 years (52 rounds). My son's mercury

> level is down to noticeable from remarkable. He did not improve tremendously

> but noticeably. He improved in all areas gradually except ADD part. His

> attention deficit is still very bad. I am wondering what I missed in the

> puzzle. We have yeast control protocol in place, tried anti-viral therapy,

> he is on GFCFSF diet.

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> Does ALA suppose to help attention deficit? Shall I increase ALA dose (using

> 20mg right now)? What else? Any advice is appreciated!

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> Connie

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[Guest guest]

Connie,

Do 52 more rounds. I found my son progressed from true ASD to ADHD-like and

(hopefully), chelation-willing, off the spectrum entirely. I am guessing we

have a little over 100 rounds under our belt (4 yrs, on/off).

Honestly, though, what supplements do you use to address the ADD behaviors?

Magnesium, fish oil, GABA (never tried it), zinc?

Personally, I think getting the lead out is what helps my son the most with

attention and processing. DMSA does that better.

Good luck to you. The wait can be very frustrating and exhausting!

Pam

>

> Hi all,

>

>

>

> We've been chelating with DMSA+ALA for 2 years (52 rounds). My son's mercury

> level is down to noticeable from remarkable. He did not improve tremendously

> but noticeably. He improved in all areas gradually except ADD part. His

> attention deficit is still very bad. I am wondering what I missed in the

> puzzle. We have yeast control protocol in place, tried anti-viral therapy,

> he is on GFCFSF diet.

>

>

>

> Does ALA suppose to help attention deficit? Shall I increase ALA dose (using

> 20mg right now)? What else? Any advice is appreciated!

>

>

>

> Connie

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>

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>

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

Really appreciate your feedback. He is taking Magnesium, fish oil, EFA,

zinc, selenium, etc. We've never tired GABA or vinpocetine.

Connie

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On Behalf Of Pamela H

Sent: March 29, 2010 8:37 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: very bad ADD on top of ASD

Connie,

Do 52 more rounds. I found my son progressed from true ASD to ADHD-like and

(hopefully), chelation-willing, off the spectrum entirely. I am guessing we

have a little over 100 rounds under our belt (4 yrs, on/off).

Honestly, though, what supplements do you use to address the ADD behaviors?

Magnesium, fish oil, GABA (never tried it), zinc?

Personally, I think getting the lead out is what helps my son the most with

attention and processing. DMSA does that better.

Good luck to you. The wait can be very frustrating and exhausting!

Pam

>

> Hi all,

>

>

>

> We've been chelating with DMSA+ALA for 2 years (52 rounds). My son's

mercury

> level is down to noticeable from remarkable. He did not improve

tremendously

> but noticeably. He improved in all areas gradually except ADD part. His

> attention deficit is still very bad. I am wondering what I missed in the

> puzzle. We have yeast control protocol in place, tried anti-viral therapy,

> he is on GFCFSF diet.

>

>

>

> Does ALA suppose to help attention deficit? Shall I increase ALA dose

(using

> 20mg right now)? What else? Any advice is appreciated!

>

>

>

> Connie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

According to Andy, symptomatic relief of attention deficit can be had

with tyrosine, forskolin and/or DMAE. See Amalgam Illness.

Connie Yin wrote:

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> Hi Pam,

>

> Really appreciate your feedback. He is taking Magnesium, fish oil, EFA,

> zinc, selenium, etc. We've never tired GABA or vinpocetine.

>

> Connie

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> [mailto:

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> On Behalf Of Pamela H

> Sent: March 29, 2010 8:37 AM

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> Subject: [ ] Re: very bad ADD on top of ASD

>

> Connie,

>

> Do 52 more rounds. I found my son progressed from true ASD to

> ADHD-like and

> (hopefully), chelation-willing, off the spectrum entirely. I am

> guessing we

> have a little over 100 rounds under our belt (4 yrs, on/off).

>

> Honestly, though, what supplements do you use to address the ADD

> behaviors?

> Magnesium, fish oil, GABA (never tried it), zinc?

>

> Personally, I think getting the lead out is what helps my son the most

> with

> attention and processing. DMSA does that better.

>

> Good luck to you. The wait can be very frustrating and exhausting!

>

> Pam

>

>

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> >

> >

> > We've been chelating with DMSA+ALA for 2 years (52 rounds). My son's

> mercury

> > level is down to noticeable from remarkable. He did not improve

> tremendously

> > but noticeably. He improved in all areas gradually except ADD part. His

> > attention deficit is still very bad. I am wondering what I missed in the

> > puzzle. We have yeast control protocol in place, tried anti-viral

> therapy,

> > he is on GFCFSF diet.

> >

> >

> >

> > Does ALA suppose to help attention deficit? Shall I increase ALA dose

> (using

> > 20mg right now)? What else? Any advice is appreciated!

> >

> >

> >

> > Connie

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

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> Appreciate your advice. I will read the book again.

>

> Connie

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> Re: [ ] Re: very bad ADD on top of ASD

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> According to Andy, symptomatic relief of attention deficit can be had

> with tyrosine, forskolin and/or DMAE. See Amalgam Illness.

>

>

Connie, I also have ADHD. I've also found tyrosine to be helpful; however my

nutritionist advised me to make sure I'm getting enough of the cofactors that

the body needs to covert the tyrosine into the neurotransmitter, dopamine, that

is associated with ADHD. I was told they are Iron, folate, niacin, B6 and Vit.

C.

I've also found that a reduction in sugar/sweeteners has been helpful,

especially at breakfast. I try to increase a number of amino acids (tyrosine is

one) at breakfast by including some whey powder. For example Gaba, glycine and I

think taurine have a calming effect. Gaba is an anti-anxiety

supplement/neurotransmitter that works great for a friend who has such issues.

Beware of amino acid balance since they affect mood. This will provide more

info.

http://www.iwr.com/becalmd/science.html

Joe