Iron for males, and tryptophan=irritable????
Ok pdoc said that we need to be careful with iron bc man do not need as much so it is easier to overdose. She suggested a product called liquid Iron Floradex, but it has wheat germ and other herbs that I would prefer not to mess with, and Brandon is allergic to gluten, so obviously that is not a good idea. I told her the ingredients say it has wheat germ, so what then, she misunderstood me so now I am waiting for another response. I have just been giving him my iron that I get at the MTF here on post. I figure it would be fine, but maybe not? Also apparently the MTF carries Vitamin D so maybe I can get it filled on post? Any concerns with manufactors?
I think tryptophan makes Brandon irritable. He has been horribly irritable, but compliant the past two days, so I am holding it to see if it makes a difference. Could that really be the cause?
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Kim 33 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Lamictal (weaning), Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
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She said feed him liver. Um gag! There has to be an easier way!
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Kim 33 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Lamictal (weaning), Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
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What is MTF on Post? Are you saying that Vitamin D is bad. I give my son vitamin D. About 5000 IU a day
Military Treatment Facility on a military post. Sorry, military lingo seeping out. No, Vitamin D is fine, Iron for males is not.
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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
FROM TBMF: Do not start, stop, or change medications or other treatments for yourself or your child based on what you read on this Website or elsewhere on the Internet.
tryptophan is a precursor to 5HTP which raises serotoninlevels (acts like an antidepressant) 5HTP can activate some people who are closer to a manic state - not sure if tryptophan would do same thing but possible- Charlene
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DS -22 -bipolar 1 - probiotics,magnesium,lithium orotate(otc),zinc, a variety of vitamins, depending on time of year-5HTP,fish oil, as a child-eliminating all food sensitivities kept him stable- bad experience with Vyvanse (adderill)-brought on psychosis- has completed 3 years at music conservatory DS-19-anxiety/mild depresssion/sleep issues- experimenting with inositol,st. Johns Wort, 5HTP,choline, amminos,magnesium,probiotics and a variety of vitamins DD-15 -has self reported some ADHD/anxiety issues- at 14 decided to eliminate gluten/dairy on her own and reports feeling alot better - in process of testing for more food sensitivities-very self motivated to follow any diet to feel well DD-8- bipolar with OCD and sensory issues- probiotics,magnesium, resricted diet(food sensitivities)-suspect a major yeast issue- have an appointment with integrative Dr. to do extensive testing DH-52- strong family history of a variety of mental illnesses-follows a macrobiotic diet as a part of his healing from cancer 27 years ago- it turned out to help his mental issues which is why diet is such a big part of our therepy
Actually, iron is indicated for some males. My ds15 has had chronic low ferritin levels for years leading to PLMS (restless legs) which interfered with sleep. We give him 1 SloFe 3 days a week to maintain his ferritin levels in the normal range.
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Mom to A, 17, BP, Tourette's, OCD, ADHD: Eskalith CR, Lamictal, Cytomel, Allegra
E, 15 1/2, BP,AS: Seroquel, Eskalith CR, inositol, Buspar
B, 14 & H, 11
Married 18 years to DH, 50
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I was thinking a dose a couple times a weel would be ok, but we need to see if his gut heals now that he is GFCFSF, which apparently it does and will and absorption of things will get better. Brandon has been really depressed and I am wondering if the GFCFSF has caused him to be able to absorb his EMP better and that is why. We are lowering to 12 per day and increasing aminos to see if that helps bring him out of it. Unfortunately Brandon has a cold, the same one that I just got over and got from dh. AGH!
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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
FROM TBMF: Do not start, stop, or change medications or other treatments for yourself or your child based on what you read on this Website or elsewhere on the Internet.