edsonr Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hello, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on L-Glutamine supplements for children (brands, dosage)? I have a 4 (soon to be 5) year old with tics, and I wanted to see if this supplement would help. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAngela Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 My DS 13 (about 95 lbs at the time) was recently prescribed L-Glutamine. The dose for him was 500mg daily for 7 days, then 1000 mg daily for 7 days, then 1000mg 2x daily for 7 days, then back to 1000mg daily. He developed an eczema-like rash on his face, and doctor said to discontinue after 4 days, so I can’t tell you if it helped. He also had an IVIG treatment around the same time, so it’s possible the rash was a reaction from that. He’s seeing the doctor in July, and I will ask about revisiting the L-Gluamine. My DS had 7 tics...most of which went away from high dose antibiotics. The remaining went away after tonsillectomy, IVIG and yeast treatment. It’s the OCD that we are still struggling with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsonr Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks for the info @maryangela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLee Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 What was the yeast treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAngela Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 My son takes Saccharomyces Boulardii (we use Jarrow brand) along with his regular probiotic (we use Gutpro). He also takes 2 capsules of Candicid Forte 2x a day. His doctor also prescribed Nystatin for about 3 weeks once. He also tried Diflucan, but experienced a really scary dehydration side effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLee Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Thanks! Was this a naturopath or family dr or pediatrician? Trying to figure out to whom I should inquire. Was there a test for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryAngela Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 The yeast treatment was prescribed by an integrative MD (psychiatrist). The OAT (Organic Acid Test) is a urine test that shows yeast levels, I believe. I also think stool analysis may show yeast levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLee Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 How long was your son on high dose antibiotics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Just a quick reminder that antibiotics are not considered a standard treatment for all kids who have tics. They are specifically used for kids who have tics related to PANS/PANDAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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