EmilyK Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Maybe it's coincidence, but after a week of extra zinc supplementation I got an email from DS' teacher this morning about the great week he had with hard work on his math and writing (previously very poor subjects). Paying attention the week before vacation is tough for any kid I think, but for him to show an improvement makes me so happy. Augmentin + Zythromycin + Zinc is making for a nice equation So greatful for the good advice here, Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithOCDSon Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Maybe it's coincidence, but after a week of extra zinc supplementation I got an email from DS' teacher this morning about the great week he had with hard work on his math and writing (previously very poor subjects). Paying attention the week before vacation is tough for any kid I think, but for him to show an improvement makes me so happy. Augmentin + Zythromycin + Zinc is making for a nice equation So greatful for the good advice here, Emily Awesome! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911RN Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Maybe it's coincidence, but after a week of extra zinc supplementation I got an email from DS' teacher this morning about the great week he had with hard work on his math and writing (previously very poor subjects). Paying attention the week before vacation is tough for any kid I think, but for him to show an improvement makes me so happy. Augmentin + Zythromycin + Zinc is making for a nice equation So greatful for the good advice here, Emily How much Zinc are you using and the weight of your child? We could use a little more attention and focusing round here! I've tried various supplements suggested for various reasons from this site. Some have worked. Most have not.....but I'm always willing to give a trial when I see some of this info to see if it has a long lasting impact for my child. Probiotics were no go. Fish Oil is Ok for us. NAC was a no go. Have not tried Zinc??? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowingmom Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Have you tested for KPU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'll have to research the KPU - not familiar with that. He's 48 lbs and taking Jarrow formulas zinc balance 15 mg zinc and 1 mg copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911RN Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'll have to research the KPU - not familiar with that. He's 48 lbs and taking Jarrow formulas zinc balance 15 mg zinc and 1 mg copper. [/quote Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillHopeful Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Emily K - Did you start the antibiotics first and then add the zinc? Did you see more of an improvement when you added the zinc? Rowing mom - how can you get KPU tested? Does a doctor have to order it or can you do it on your own? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowingmom Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Here is a informative forum thread regarding KPU: http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=18657&st=0&p=147727&hl=kpu&fromsearch=1entry147727 We have not tested for it and I am hesitant to supplement too much zinc if we don't need it, because of the way it interacts with copper. This will be one of the tests I talk to the LLMD about at DD11's next appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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