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Have just been reading about high copper and testing plasma ceruloplasmin in regard to OCD symptoms. I'm wondering if anyone has a doctor who has ordered a copper or ceruloplasmin test, and if so which one... hair or blood test? My 10-year-old DS has PANDAS OCD. On reading about treatments to reduce copper levels (if he would have one) it seems that symptoms can become worse with increased zinc if it isn't replaced just right. I have read about 2 doctors on the Internet who offer testing and supplementation for a fee. Has anyone had any experience with either of them? I appreciate any info.

Have just been reading about high copper and testing plasma ceruloplasmin in regard to OCD symptoms. I'm wondering if anyone has a doctor who has ordered a copper or ceruloplasmin test, and if so which one... hair or blood test? My 10-year-old DS has PANDAS OCD. On reading about treatments to reduce copper levels (if he would have one) it seems that symptoms can become worse with zinc if it isn't replaced just right. I have read about 2 doctors on the Internet who offer testing and supplementation for a fee. Has anyone had any experience with either of them? I appreciate any info.

Here's a link to a study "High ceruloplasmin levels are associated with obsessive compulsive disorder: a case control study" http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2596773/ I would be interested in hearing from others who have had this tested in their children, and the results. Please keep me posted! We are in SW Florida. I don't know that our ped would order it. Where is this doctor? Sounds like a keeper!!

My DS has huge fear of needles, but the blood draw was worse than the LP for him. The NIH had the whole team (5) people in there for the LP. They are professional with these kids! They numbed the area, but no anesthesia. They let him continue his game on the xbox and that seemed to keep him occupied enough to do the proceedure. Of course I couldn't be in the room while they did it so I have to take their word on it. :-) I am in agreement though that it seems a little much for a folate level... I was just reading on hair testing for tissue mineral/nutrients though I don't know much about it yet.