Urinary Frequency?

[MomWithOCDSon]

So, if this study is correct, glutamate may be behind the urinary frequency issues found in PANDAS, as well as some of the other behavioral symptoms.

 

Glutamate and Urinary Frequency

[mkur]

Imipramine is prescribed for urinary problems and this article links it with glutamate:

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11036201

 

and this other article links zinc with glutamate:

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11370292

 

I have never had my son's zinc levels tested. He has had low iron levels in the past. I know zinc and copper are connected and I am now trying to lower his copper intake (watching the supplements levels). Copper is the problem with Wilson's Disease which sometimes doesn't show up until adulthood. Wilson's can cause tremors, seizures and other neuro problems. My son has a (seizure/movement disorder/tics/panic attack/you can see it/don't care what you call it/just fix it). There are lots of articles linking glutamate and seizures.

 

Thanks for posting - Your the BEST!! - I love all this info - keeps me busy - keeps me hoping.

[JuliaFaith]

My son's doctor has asked him a few times if he has frequent urination issues (which we have not noticed). But his ADH is undetectable which, I believe, is why she prescribed Desmopressin, which treats frequent urination. Not sure if there is any connection.