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Does melantonin have a taste ? Just curious as we'll be asking paed about this next week.

Hi Jaded, I am very interested in this topic as I have a head full of fillings and a craving for tuna during my pregnancy - ate it every day I have not done anything about it as the chelation process seemed a bit dramatic for a 3yr old but keeping an eye on this topic.

Hi Wac, When my daughter's skin rash appears I always take pictures of it so I can show the doctors because a) she won't let anyone examine her and you can bet your bottom dollar her skin will be like porcelain on the day of her appointment ! Also have your pictures developed in different stores otherwise the assistants think you've got some strange obssession with spotty body parts !!

Hi Kirstie, This news has put a great big smile on my face even though my fake tan application has gone terribly wrong and I've got a wedding to go to ! Just reminded me what things are important and what aren't ( like me looking various different shades of brown !! )

That's brilliant Kathryn - here's hoping life gets a bit easier for you all <'>

Thanks Carole, will mention this to paed.

Thanks Baddad, Thanks for that. I'm still trying to obtain a urine sample from Junior for doctor who wants to check if she has an underlying UTI as she has had 4 sets of high fever/vomiting/shaky leg episodes over last 6 weeks which seem to come out of nowhere. However she can go up to 5 hours without having a wee ( is this usual ? ) and I've never caught her in the act yet. There's just something not right that I can't put my finger on - her behaviour over the last 2 weeks has been borderline manic - much worse than usual with the smallest thing triggering off a complete breakdown. Have her 6 month appt with paed next month so will try and discuss urinary testing with her. Onwards and upwards !

That's so good to hear !

Hi All, Has anyone had a urine test done at Sunderland for reaction casein and gluten and the results come back negative ? I'm just wondering if everyone has some kind of intolerance and would the smallest reactions come up in a urinary sample ? Thinking of going down this route myself as the doctor isn't very supportive. Would appreciate any advice. Cheers !

Hi Helen, I know it's not good for the skin in the long run but has he tried either sunbathing or a short course of sunbed treatment to dry the skin out a bit ? the doctor can refer him for treatment in a very high powered type sun 'cabin' - it's all precisely measured depending on the condition of the skin. Has he ever tried a zinc supplement - that can sometimes improve problem skin.

welcome to the forum all 'newbies'. Look forward to hearing more from you <'>

Nice to hear such good news !

Hi Sarah and welcome <'>

Hi Debbie, Welcome to the forum <'>

Can I ask just a quick question re home educating ? Are you given a curriculum to follow and do any teachers come out to the house for assessment etc ? thanks

Welcome Janice

Congratulations Caroline !!

Junior ( just turned 3 ) is obsessed with Max & Ruby - a cartoon about 2 bunnies - knows all the episodes off by heart ( as do I ! ) and her idea of a good time is reenacting the scenes with me as her sidekick. It could be a lot worse !! her big fear of the moment is the clown on the mcDonald's ads - she is terrified of him.

Hello Karen and welcome to the site

That's great news :

Kathryn, So pleased for you - have a good sleep tonight and recharge.

Welcome Rose - hope to hear more from you soon.

LouLou, I'm sorry I have no useful advice for you but just wanted to wish you and your son well for Monday. <'>

Hi Tizz, Look forward to hearing more from you. hope you are getting lots of info.

Hi koala, We are all in the same boat with the behaviour problems / sensory difficulties. Look through the many threads on here to have a look at various topics. If any of us can be of help we will. Take care. <'> <'> <'>