Thoughts on Chelation? DAN dr.?

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Thoughts on Chelation? DAN dr.?
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Thu, 12-13-2007 - 2:52am

Hi All,


I was talking to an old friend today and she suddenly confessed that her daughter had autism spectrum behaviors for quite some time.

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Thu, 12-13-2007 - 10:53am

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Edited 2/19/2008 12:00 pm ET by littleroses
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Thu, 12-13-2007 - 11:20am

We are going to start the chelation process over winter break from school. The Developmental Pediatrician first discovered that my ds (AS, ADD, 6) had high levels of heavy metals in his system. Then she suggested the chelation process, which

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 7:20pm

Irene,


It is not something I have looked into extensively, but I know some people here have (not many). I wish Samantha (mamahh)

-Paula

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 11:43pm

Thanks so much for trying to help Paula!

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Fri, 12-14-2007 - 7:59am

Irene,


A new day can make all the difference! I changed the search criteria (went back farther in time) and found some threads, which I bumped up for you.


-Paila

-Paula

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Sat, 12-15-2007 - 1:59pm

We just started seeing a DAN! doctor in our area. We had one consultation with him so far where they did the puncture allergy tests on his back. It came back showing allergies to dust mites, various molds, milk/casein, yeast (including vinegar) and mushrooms. He also went back in later and had blood drawn for the extensive testing

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Mon, 12-17-2007 - 1:33pm

Hi!


I dont think I could put my son through this, no matter how severe his symptoms.

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Christine

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Mon, 12-17-2007 - 2:31pm

Christine, I am with you 100% about chelation. To me, it has more negative potential with very little positive impact. Otherwise, all parents of children with ASD would be on this bandwagon.

-- Innie

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Mon, 12-17-2007 - 2:46pm

I'm glad you both spoke up because I agree.

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Mon, 12-17-2007 - 4:29pm

Hi Christine,


Thanks so much for your post.

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