Cunningham study question

[peglem]

I really want to try Naltrexone for my daughter...I think. Ugh, we've tried so many things to get her SIBs under control-this at least sounds safer than a lot of things that haven't worked. But, Dr. Cunningham's labs is sending me test materials this week and since they are going on vacation there, I can't actually get the blood draw until July 6th. So my question is...should I wait on the Naltexone until after the blood draw? Would the endorphin effects on her immune system change the results of the testing?

[EAMom]

I would think it is hard to say for sure what effect the Naltrexone would have. I would wait to start it until after you draw the blood just to be on the safe side.

[peglem]

Thanks for the reply, I was kinda thinking that. The school is kinda on our heinies to medicate her ( I know they're not supposed to, but they've got this neat trick where they bring in a consultant from outside.). The thing is we've been trying lots of things for a long time. Anyway, i guess we can stave them off for a few more weeks- its not like they enjoy corresponding with me or anything, but that's another story.

 

Your right, though, gotta keep things separate or we'll never know.