Tag Archive: bacteria

So, after 7 months, CB finally peed in the cup needed for the Organic Acids Test. We actually ended up taping the plastic bag Great Plains Lab provided in the middle of the night. Come early morning, he had a slightly wet diaper but nothing in the bag…argh. So I reattached the bag and CB slept a couple of hours longer. The bag ended up not collecting urine, however, to our surprise, CB wanted to pee as soon as he woke up. He even peed in the cup – yay!! Small achievements :).

Well, we got the results back and it is not surprising that the report indicates excessive yeast and bacteria in his gut. You can view the results at OAT Results. Additionally, he may be low on serotonin and need L-carnitine supplementation. Based off the results and info we already knew, we plan to implement the following supplement schedule.

Morning

• Multivitamin
• GSE or garlic extract
• NOW L-Carnitine (start with 500mg a day) (UPDATE: didn’t start this till 10/5 and started with 250 mg)
• Fish oil
• D-3

Afternoon

• Probiotic

Nightime

• Oil of Oregano

Daily

• Limit sugar/carb intake (UPDATE 10/7: begin limiting oxalates)
• Drink lots of water

We have to consider whether we want to add 5-HTP supplements, but I read it can cause seizures and gut problems. 5-HTP was recommended due to his lower serotonin levels and high High quinolinic acid / 5-HIAA ratio.  That doesn’t seem like a reasonable risk. Will definitely need to research more.

Some good news is that CB seems to be able to ride a tricycle pretty regularly now. He just sometimes needs help with initiation. I just now need him to be successful at home :).

We are still seeing tons of verbal growth from CB. He sometimes emits responses with up to 7 words. His STs are also happy with his progress. At this point, CB will get 4 days of private ST and 1 day of group ST through the school system. He also gets OT 1 day, PT 1 day, swims another day, and has karate on the weekend. He started a private pre-k last week and attends for 15 hours a week. I believe he is with the 3 year olds right now academically but he is progressing and really enjoying himself. I am really happy with the schedule we have lined up this year, even though we are driving all over the place Monday-Thursday :). We know this is just the plan for this year and I have a feeling he is going to grow tremendously in all areas. Both his OT and PT are big proponents of reflex therapy and they know each other. They plan to collaborate. We also implemented a therapy journal and so far I think it is very helpful.

It feels good to be in a positive place :)! With our kiddos and I guess life itself, we take it moment by moment. When we have these moments of comfort, it feels so good to just relish in them and appreciate where we all are. The future is unknown and all we can do is put the wheels in motion now to help our children be better prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally for what life deals them.