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Originally posted by marciap:
my son has not had a herx reaction in 8 weeks and does not seem any better at all and in fact his limited talking seems even more remote. i read somewhere that ABX makes autism much worse? any advice?

Marcia

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Thats a tough one. When abx are added it can make "normal flora" turn ugly. Abx s/b used only if infection is clearly evident.

The question is whether the autism was triggered by infection or is concurrent. Think that only adequate treatment for the infection will allow you to separate out the autism from the infection.

Abx. deplete nutrients these kids need.

Trust me...I have a son with Asperger's (high functioning autism). He also has other problems all indicative of missing nutrients.

Autistic kids produce too much stomach acid. There is a reason why...high stomach acids PROMOTE the growth of the beneficial bacteria (likely because this breaks down the food, to "feed" the beneficial bacteria).

Autistic kids have antiserotonin antibodies in their blood streams already.

That's for starters.

They are missing/need much higher levels of nutrients.

You wouldn't believe the success of giving nutrients to Down Syndrome kids. It doesn't correct the genetic damage but GREATLY lessens the impact. These kids on nutrients do soooooooo much better learning, developing, etc. (Back issue, April, I think, of Alternative Medicine). Amazing!

Our body's do not "require" silver. Nor do they "require" pyridium or lithium...

I would make sure that this kid is on a whompload of probiotics and support his gut health as best you can with a gluten and dairy-free regimen.

They get Mg (and of course other nutrients) from mom as they are developing esp. in the first few months when the brain is developing (need a LOT of Mg there!)

If mom's Mg level drops = nausea and vomiting. Know what they give now...zofran to block serotonin production. They give this drug to cancer pts. too who have the N/V associated with very toxic, very acidic chemotherapy.

See how this begins to fit together? Years ago they gave nauseated moms Bendectin which was an ANTIHISTAMINE and one of the B vitamins!

Calcium needs to be consumed to harden the bones so youngsters can stand, walk.

It is a Mg deficiency that causes the lyme symptoms...which are many and varied. I've linked each in my "Long overdue" posts.

Can babies be Mg deficient/low at an early age/ at birth? Mine was! Diarrhea by 2 days of age...needed to be put on Soy formula (SLIGHTLY higher in Mg)stat. Intolerant to "regular" formula -> digestive problem.

Genetic damage or active infection which crossed the barriers?

The amniotic fluid...gosh, I just read about it...contains some remarkable things to PROTECT.

Just before birth, "a secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor concentration increases in amniotic fluid with the onset of labor".

This maybe preventing the secretion of elastase? and thus preventing inflammation esp. problematic with lungs.

If that's the case, it MIGHT also help to knock off any pathogens too by blocking elastase, making the child more alkaline.

Stem cells are harvested IMMEDIATELY from cord blood. Do we cut the cords too fast sometimes?

Go with testing to determine if your child has active lyme or is, for an unknown reason, missing particular nutrients/needs more.

Even WHEN and IF Bb is completely eliminated, symptoms continue until the body is rebalanced. This takes many months.

At your expense (unfortunately) a simple urine test can determine mineral status. This may provide clues.

Children need to build up their calcium stores for lifetime protection, so this can be really hard...diet wise.

It may be that your son has a deficiency of PST (phenol sulfotransferase), a sulfur-bearing enzyme that detoxifies many meds and some of our own metabolites. About 85% of autistic children tested have this deficiency.

There's a good chance this article will expain what's going on.

and yes, like Janet mentions there is research involving/connecting childhood immunizations.

Dr. Jones, though, is the man-saint that everyone regards with trust/confidence because of his many years taking care of children with lyme/co.

You will find a lot of published research and testimony. Prof. Boyd Haley of that institution testified before US Congress.

There is an excellent woman doctor in New Jersey, Dr. P.K., PhD, whose very expertise is treating children with autism. She is also familiar with Lyme Disease.

It is very possible that the die-off brought about by abx releases mercury in the body, if there is a mercury toxicity to start with. This could very possible intensify symptoms and just redistribute the mercury to other places of the body. My doctor has discussed this many times during his teaching seminars. Some people refer to having a herxheimer -- not totally correct.

A good doctor having some basic knowledge of heavy metal toxicity should be on the lookout for that happening and take precausions.

I don't know many people that are not mercury toxic, sorry to say. Thimerosol in vaccines also is known to be a cause in autism. It is alread termed an epidemic in children.

Look at the testimony before the US Congress by researchers. If Mom also has mercury in her system, it is transferred to the child in utero and with breastfeeding.

It is not wise to rely on simply a hair test. Infants that show no mercury in the hair are not able to release it. Infants that show mercury in the hair when tested have the ability to release it, or at least some. In any case, it is something to look into. (This hair test interpretation goes for adults, of course, also. But other factors play a role in the diagnosis of toxicity).

Hope you get the help soon.